Battersea - Did you know?

People and places June 19 2025

Our drivers, engineers and controllers are unsung heroes, so we are pleased to publicly acknowledge Brian Scott, a driver based at Battersea Garage, for his exemplary service.

ROUTE 270 – Going electric soon June 18 2025

Race the Sun June 16 2025

We start this week with news of three colleagues who last Saturday completed an amazing 33-mile bike, hike and paddle challenge called ‘Race the Sun’, in the process raising £2,000 for the Action Medical Research children’s charity. 

Three into one - Did you know? June 12 2025

Fulwell Tram Depot was built in 1902 for London United Tramways, before being converted to trolleybus operations between 1931 and 1935. A further change of use took place in 1962, when motorbuses replaced trolleybuses.

Two minutes with - Ziggy Chaudry, Performance Director June 10 2025

Safety First! June 09 2025

Transport for London’s annual Bus Safety Summit took place last week. This year’s theme was ‘Safe Behaviours’ with a focus on how bus drivers, bus passengers and other road users interact.

2,000 Zero-emission buses in service across the capital June 06 2025

We were delighted to host the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, at Battersea Garage this morning to commemorate the milestone of more than 2,000 zero-emission buses in service across the capital.

Transport UK London Bus EV bus innovation unveiled at London Transport Museum November 26 2024

The first ever EV bus display, supported by Transport UK London Bus, arrives at the London Transport Museum.

David Cutts appointed as Managing Director of Transport UK London Bus as new leadership team announced October 18 2024

Transport UK London Bus announced as a UK Bus Awards finalist October 15 2024

Transport UK London Bus is delighted to be shortlisted for a prestigious UK Bus Award. 

Transport UK London Bus runs a very special service to the ‘lost village’ of Imber! September 05 2024

On 17 August 2024, Transport UK London Bus was incredibly proud to bring two buses to the wonderful Imberbus including one of our state-of-the-art EV buses.

Destination Kharkiv - Transport UK London Bus operates aid service to Ukraine July 25 2024

On 25 July, a very special service departed from the Ukrainian embassy in London alongside over 50 vehicles supporting four charities to take aid to Ukraine.

Paul Hennigan appointed as Fleet and Facilities Director July 19 2024

Paul Hennigan to join the business as Fleet and Facilities Director

Transport UK London Bus Joins the 2024 Pride in London Parade July 04 2024

Transport UK London Bus was honoured to participate in the 2024 Pride in London parade on 29 June.

Routes 211 and 465 Mobilised June 28 2024

Transport UK London Bus continues business expansion with the mobilisation of routes 211 and 465

Lorna Murphy announced as a finalist in the EveryWoman Transport and Logistics Awards 2024 May 15 2024

Transport UK London Bus is thrilled to share the news that Lorna Murphy has been named a finalist in the prestigious Everywoman, Transport and Logistics Awards

Transport UK London Bus celebrates the mobilisation of Route 306 with an all-new EV fleet April 13 2024

Transport UK London Bus celebrated the mobilisation of a fully electric fleet on Route 306  in London on 13 April, as the route began full operation from the operator’s Battersea depot.

Women's History Month - celebrating Bobbie Enright March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Bobbie Enright, Head of Site Safety and Sustainability.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Iracema Gaspar Simoes March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Iracema Gaspar Simoes, Relief Operations Manager.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Gemma Crockford March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Gemma Crockford a Safety Trainer in our new Safety School.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Stacey Blake March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Stacey Blake, Driver Support Supervisor.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Marta Leszczynska March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Marta Leszczynska, Training & Recruitment Manager.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Samantha Teggart March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Samantha Teggart, Operations Manager.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Trena Clunis March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Trena Clunis, Relief Driver Manager.

Women's History Month - Celebrating Zoi Dendrami March 28 2024

To mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the brilliant women of Transport UK London Bus. Meet Zoi Dendrami, Driver, Health and Wellbeing Champion and Driver Mentor.

Abellio Operations and HR Director, Lorna Murphy supports the growth of diversity in the industry at the launch of the ‘Women in Bus and Coach’ initiative December 05 2023

Lorna Murphy, an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the bus industry, has given her support to the launch of the Transport for London-backed Women in Bus and Coach initiative.

Karen Morrison, Commercial Services Support Manager at Abellio London Bus announced as the Silver Winner for the UK Bus Awards 'Unsung Hero' Award. November 30 2023

On 28 November, Karen Morrison, Commercial Services Coordinator at Abellio London Bus, was announced as the Silver Winner in the highly regarded ‘Unsung Hero’ category at the UK Bus Awards

Abellio Wins at the Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards November 24 2023

On 21 November, Abellio London Bus, part of the UK Transport Group, was honoured and delighted to win the ‘Fleet Electrification Strategy of the Year Award, over 100 vehicles’ at the 2023 Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards - the EVIEs.

Abellio invests in 80 new Wrightbus zero-emission buses November 23 2023

Abellio London is delighted to continue our partnership with Wrightbus to bring 80 new fully EV, zero-emission buses to our London routes.

Abellio marks Armistice Day with Poppy Bus to raise awareness for the Royal British Legion November 10 2023

Abellio is proud to be part of Transport for London's support for the Royal British Legion with a beautiful bus wrap to mark Armistice Day.

Abellio’s New single deck EV fleet hits the roads on route 433 November 08 2023

Abellio continues to lead the way in EV expansion and rollout in London as it celebrates the official rollout of a new fleet of single-deck Caetano e.City Gold buses on Route 433.

Abellio embraces new technology to build inclusive teams with employee engagement app, Blink. November 07 2023

Abellio is excited to have partnered with Blink, an innovative tech business, to support our frontline operators and drivers

Karen Morrison, Commercial Services Support Manager at Abellio London Bus announced as a finalist for the UK Bus Awards Unsung Hero Award October 23 2023

Abellio London Bus is delighted that Karen Morrison has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious Unsung Hero category at the UK Bus Awards

Abellio London Bus Wears It Pink October 21 2023

Abellio London Bus turned London pink on 20 October as employees raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Abellio puts fresh wheels on the road, starting two new bus contracts October 16 2023

Abellio is celebrating the successful mobilisation of two new contracts for routes C3 and 404.  These are now operated on Transport for London's behalf by Abellio; the C3 also sees the further expansion of Abellio’s zero-emission EV fleet.

Abellio Operations and HR Director, Lorna Murpy,  discusses diversity within public transport with Intelligent Transport Magazine. September 12 2023

Lorna Murphy is the first transport industry expert to be featured in a new ‘Let’s Talk Transport’ video feature for Intelligent Transport. As an expert on the bus industry and driving diversity and inclusion within it, Lorna was the ideal guest to talk about progress within the industry and hopes for the future.

Abellio celebrates the heritage of bus travel at Imberbus and showcases the future of EV bus fleets August 24 2023

On 19 August 2023, Abellio London Bus was incredibly proud to raise money for charity whilst celebrating the rich heritage of bus travel with the appearance of two buses at the legendary Imberbus.

Abellio London Bus celebrates the achievement of award-winning driver Agostinho Ferreira August 03 2023

Abellio driver Agostinho Ferreira announced as the winner of the ‘Accessibility Award’ at the TfL London bus awards ceremony in Stratford.

Abellio’s 111th electric bus goes into operation with the launch of a full EV fleet on route 111 in West London. July 18 2023

Abellio is celebrating the launch of its full electric fleet on Route 111 in West London. This growth in EV vehicles sees the company's 111th electric bus going into operation, on route 111.

New Commercial Business Partner joins Abellio London Bus July 13 2023

Abellio London Bus is delighted to announce that bus industry expert, Ian Sutton, has joined the business as Commercial Business Partner.

Abellio Driver, Agostinho Ferreira, shortlisted for a TfL London Bus Award  July 05 2023

Abellio driver, Agostinho Ferreira, who has served customers in London for over 10 years, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Accessibility Award’ in the 2023 TfL London Bus Awards.

Abellio bus unveiled as London’s Pride Bus June 27 2023

Abellio is delighted and proud to support Pride and the LGBTQ+ community in London with a special Pride bus wrap.

Abellio London Achieves ‘gold standard’ ISO 45001 Accreditation June 15 2023

Abellio London is proud to announce that the business has achieved gold standard ISO 45001 accreditation across its six London depots. 

Abellio London Earth Day design winners May 31 2023

Peter Pagan and Michael Speller announced as winners of Abellio Earth Day poster competition.

Abellio Operations Manager, Marta Leszczynska, attends Royal Garden Party May 25 2023

Abellio Operations Manager, Marta Leszczynska, attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace following the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 

Women with drive May 17 2023

Abellio has partnered with Transport for London on their ‘Women With Drive’ initiative, an innovative programme dedicated to attracting more women into London’s vibrant bus industry.

Abellio celebrates the coronation of King Charles III May 10 2023

We were honoured to share in London's celebrations over the coronation weekend

Abellio showcases latest electric bus technology at the London Bus Museum Spring Gathering April 21 2023

On 16 April we were delighted to be able to join the London Bus Museum Spring Gathering at their Brooklands Museum site in Weybridge.

Abellio’s Wrighbus Electroliner; the future of London’s transport on show at the London Transport Museum Depot Day April 03 2023

On 24-26 March 2023, we were delighted to bring one of our brand new Wrightbus Electroliners to the London Transport Museum’s Depot Open Days in Acton. These are fully electric buses that have only come into service on route 111 in West London in 2023. 

New Head of Operations joins Abellio London Bus March 24 2023

Experienced operations leader, Adam Shellard-Dedman, has joined Abellio London Bus in a new Head of Operations role.

Abellio celebrates launch of route H32 March 15 2023

Fresh wheels have hit the road in West London as Abellio celebrated the first day of operation of route H32

Abellio celebrates International Women’s Day across London Depots March 09 2023

The Abellio community joined together across six London depots on 08 March to celebrate International Women’s day. 

Black History Month - Chris Cummings October 12 2022

To celebrate Black History Month (BHM) we’re sharing a series of colleague profiles from around our business, celebrating our diversity and learning from each other.

Black History Month - Jason Ward October 11 2022

To celebrate Black History Month (BHM) we’re sharing a series of colleague profiles from around our business, celebrating our diversity and learning from each other.

Black History Month - Sajaleiu Barrie October 10 2022

To celebrate Black History Month (BHM) we’re sharing a series of colleague profiles from around our business, celebrating our diversity and learning from each other.

Abellio London showcases zero emission electric buses to Liverpool Mayor August 08 2022

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram today (2nd August) visited London to see some of the city’s state-of-the-art electric buses, on a fact-finding mission to see what could be delivered in the Liverpool City Region.

Abellio London Bus opens the doors of a new depot set to power EV routes in West London. July 12 2022

On 11 July, Abellio London Bus opened the doors on its brand new depot at Dawley Road, in Hayes. This is a purpose built operating centre that houses up to 56 buses. Routes 278, 350, 482, U5, U7 and U9 will operate from here, serving customers across West London.

MBE for dedicated fleet manager, Mike Harvey, in the Queen’s Birthday Honour list June 08 2022

Our Battersea depot has something very special to celebrate, as fleet manager Mike Harvey has received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). Mike has been awarded the prestigious honour in the Queen’s Jubilee birthday honours list.

Abellio London sets wheels in motion on two new routes May 06 2022

On Saturday 30 April Abellio increased its fleet size by 5% in one night as two new Transport for London bus routes came into operation with 41 additional buses.

Proud smiles and snaps - at last - for Abellio London’s UK Bus & Coach Award Winners April 14 2022

Two Abellio London staff who scooped awards in the Covid-affected 2021 UK Bus & Coach Awards have been recognised at a special mini-ceremony at Transport for London’s (TfL’s) headquarters.

Two million miles for Abellio London’s groundbreaking zero-emission buses March 21 2022

Abellio London’s Walworth depot has clocked up over two million electric bus miles - cutting emissions of carbon and nitrogen oxides, and improving the safety of passengers at the same time.

Abellio MD joins Mayor of London on visit to Wrightbus in Ballymena March 18 2022

On 7th March 2022, Abellio London's Managing Director joined Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on a visit to Wrightbus’ Ballymena factory, to see a fleet of new cutting-edge electric buses being made.

New Engineering Director Joins Abellio London March 10 2022

We’re delighted to welcome aboard Chris Remnant, who has joined Abellio London Bus as our new Engineering Director.

Abellio commences operation of new contract for route 315 May 01 2021

On 1st May 2021, Abellio commenced operation of its latest new TfL route contract, starting route 315.  

Abellio London trials the Caetanobus H2.City Gold Hydrogen Single Deck Bus. October 19 2020

Abellio London undertook a trial of the Caetano H2.City Gold Hydrogen Fuel Cell zero emissions bus during the week of 19^th October 2020.  The H2.City Gold is the new Caetano single deck bus powered by hydrogen with an electric drivetrain. 

Abellio lauches Electric Bus Fleet May 02 2020

Abellio London are proud to launch two routes featuring the fully electric Caetano e.City Gold bus from Walworth depot. The P5 route went live on 2^nd May 2020, with our next fully electric route, C10 converting in June.

Abellio London Bus orders 34 CAETANO electric buses for its TfL operation July 15 2019

The new buses will enter service on routes C10 and P5 from March 2020. This will

Abellio London Bus adopts fingerprint-based drug testing July 11 2019

Abellio London Bus, one of London’s most innovative public transport companies, has become the first bus operator to adopt new fingerprint based drug testing technology to support the health and safety of its employees and customers.

Abellio wins award for Most Innovative Transport Project at 2019 London Transport Awards March 30 2019

Abellio London wins the award for Most Innovative Transport Project at the 2019 London Transport Awards, which were held in March 2019.

ABELLIO LAUNCHES MOBILEYE BUS SAFETY TECHNOLOGY TRIAL October 19 2018

One of London’s leading bus operators has launched a major trial of safety technology that aims to reduce collisions with cyclists, motorcycles, pedestrians and other vehicles.