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In November 2009, it was announced that London Central had successfully tendered to retain the route, which would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from 23 January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=656|date=November 2009|pages=16–17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1121 | title=Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009 | work=Transport for London | date=14 September 2009 | accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref> In August 2014, new passenger information screens were introduced on one bus on the route.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://recombu.com/digital/news/tfl-to-trial-wifi-on-number-12-and-rv1-london-buses | title=TfL to trial WiFi on Number 12 and RV1 London buses | work=Recombu | date=7 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014 | author=Hopping, Clare}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2359096/tfl-to-trial-bus-wifi-and-display-digital-seat-data | title=TfL will trial bus WiFi and digital seat data displays | work=V3 | date=6 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014 | author=Worth, Dan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7773 | title=WiFi trial on RV1 bus route | work=London SE1 | date=6 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014}}</ref> |
In November 2009, it was announced that London Central had successfully tendered to retain the route, which would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from 23 January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Aldridge|first=John|title=Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up|journal=[[Buses Magazine|Buses]]|publisher=[[Ian Allan Publishing]]|issue=656|date=November 2009|pages=16–17}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/13796.aspx?btID=1121 | title=Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009 | work=Transport for London | date=14 September 2009 | accessdate=27 May 2014}}</ref> In August 2014, new passenger information screens were introduced on one bus on the route.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://recombu.com/digital/news/tfl-to-trial-wifi-on-number-12-and-rv1-london-buses | title=TfL to trial WiFi on Number 12 and RV1 London buses | work=Recombu | date=7 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014 | author=Hopping, Clare}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2359096/tfl-to-trial-bus-wifi-and-display-digital-seat-data | title=TfL will trial bus WiFi and digital seat data displays | work=V3 | date=6 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014 | author=Worth, Dan}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7773 | title=WiFi trial on RV1 bus route | work=London SE1 | date=6 August 2014 | accessdate=10 August 2014}}</ref> |
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The hybrid buses were replaced by electric [[BYD K9]] single-deckers with [[Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC]] bodywork in November 2017.<ref>https://cbwmagazine.com/londons-360-electrified/</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:58, 15 July 2019
| 360 | |
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| Operator | London Central |
| Route | |
| Start | Royal Albert Hall |
| Via | Kensington Sloane Square Pimlico Vauxhall Lambeth |
| End | Elephant & Castle |
London Buses route 360 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between Royal Albert Hall and Elephant & Castle, it is operated by London Central.
History
The route was the first in London to use hybrid electric buses, with six vehicles built by Wrightbus, branded Electrocity, entering service in February 2006.[1] The trial was announced in March 2005; route 360 was chosen as it is one of few single-deck routes to operate in central London.[2] Six diesel buses were operated alongside the hybrids for comparison.[3] The hybrids were temporarily withdrawn shortly after their introduction following problems with engine overheating.[4]
In November 2009, it was announced that London Central had successfully tendered to retain the route, which would be converted to full hybrid operation using a mixture of new and existing vehicles from 23 January 2010, the first route to use only hybrid vehicles.[5][6] In August 2014, new passenger information screens were introduced on one bus on the route.[7][8][9]
The hybrid buses were replaced by electric BYD K9 single-deckers with Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC bodywork in November 2017.[10]
References
- ^ ""Cleaner, greener" buses for route 360". London SE1 community site. 7 February 2006.
- ^ "First Electrocity order for Wrightbus". Bus & Coach Magazine. 18 March 2005. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Red buses go green in London". edie.net. 8 February 2006.
- ^ Milmo, Dan (26 October 2006). "London plans hybrid bus fleet to cut carbon emissions". The Guardian.
- ^ Aldridge, John (November 2009). "Route 360 to go 100% hybrid in latest contract shake-up". Buses (656). Ian Allan Publishing: 16–17.
- ^ "Route E1 - award announced 14 September 2009". Transport for London. 14 September 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ^ Hopping, Clare (7 August 2014). "TfL to trial WiFi on Number 12 and RV1 London buses". Recombu. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ Worth, Dan (6 August 2014). "TfL will trial bus WiFi and digital seat data displays". V3. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "WiFi trial on RV1 bus route". London SE1. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ https://cbwmagazine.com/londons-360-electrified/
External links
Media related to London Buses route 360 at Wikimedia Commons
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