The final three services in the first ever ‘loop’ of Transport for London’s (TfL) new network of express bus services are now in operation
The launch of the SL2, SL3 and SL5 means that the Superloop network now circles the entire capital, connecting communities across outer London and giving Londoners even better access to affordable and sustainable travel.
The 86-mile loop, which includes routes SL8 and SL9 in our area, now connects town centres, hospitals, schools and transport hubs and other key locations across outer London, from Arnos Grove in the north to Woolwich in the east, Croydon in the south and Hayes in the west.
Services have been designed to offer quicker journey times between key outer London destinations.
More than 95 per cent of Londoners now live within 400 metres of a bus stop. In addition to the Superloop, TfL continues to work alongside London’s boroughs to improve the bus network. Alongside the daily cap, the Hopper Fare means individuals can take unlimited journeys within an hour for just £1.75, helping save money on multi-route journeys and encouraging Londoners to travel more sustainably.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “I’m thrilled that the full loop of the Superloop is complete, following the launch of three routes this year, the SL2, SL3 and SL5, meaning that services circle the entire city.
“The Superloop is a game-changing new network of express buses that have added more than six million additional bus kilometres to the capital’s bus network, linking stations, town centres, hospitals and transport hubs. I’m so excited about the benefits these new services will bring by providing Londoners with stronger alternatives to private car use, and helping us to build a better, greener London for everyone.
“When I made the tough decision to expand the ULEZ London-wide, one of my key commitments to Londoners was to improve transport links in outer London. Today I’m proud to say I’m delivering on this commitment.”
