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TfL to buy Boris buses for 14-year life in capital

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28 September 2012
New Bus for London: 600 by 2016
New Bus for London: 600 by 2016

 

Transport for London plans to place orders for 600 of the New Bus for London, with delivery beginning next year and ending in April 2016.

Northern Ireland bus manufacturer Wrightbus has already delivered eight of the hybrid vehicles, which were the brainchild of London mayor Boris Johnson. A further 93 should be delivered next year, followed by 208 in 2014, 247 in 2015 and 52 in 2016. 

The full order for 600 vehicles is dependent on the cost not exceeding a maximum sum, though TfL is...

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