Abellio London to become Transport UK London Bus

On 2 March, Abellio London is to change name to Transport UK London Bus.

In February 2023, the Transport UK Group completed a management buyout from rail company Nederlandse Spoorwegen, which paved the way for the UK-based company to take over Abellio UK’s existing services, including the London Bus business. The official change to Transport UK London Bus aligns the business with the TUK group.

The operator says that as the name is introduced it will be business as usual. Buses are currently rolling out with the new Transport UK branding, and there is a change programme to extend the new branding across the business. Plans are in place to update depot signage, letterheads, the existing website and social media channels. The company is consulting employees on uniform updates, which will roll out in 2025.

Image captured by David Cole

Transport UK London bus operates 59 routes on behalf of TfL, around 11% of the capital’s buses, across six London depots. Currently, 78% of the fleet is now EV or hybrid. All depots are enabled for EV routes, making Transport UK London Bus the first London operator to achieve this.

“We are truly excited to enter 2024 under our new name and proud to be part of the British-owned and managed Transport UK Group” – Jon Eardley, Managing Director of Transport UK London Bus

Jon Eardley, Managing Director of Transport UK London Bus, said: “We are truly excited to enter 2024 under our new name and proud to be part of the British-owned and managed Transport UK Group. As we roll out the brand over the coming months, it is business as usual as we continue to expand our state-of-the-art fleet and grow the number of routes we operate.”

“We are committed to offering a better journey experience for all our passengers as we press ahead with electrifying our fleet as well” – Dominic Booth, Chief Executive Officer of Transport UK

Dominic Booth, Chief Executive Officer of Transport UK, said: “It’s fantastic to see the newly branded Transport UK buses hitting London’s streets as we continue to invest in clean air for the communities we serve across the capital. We are committed to offering a better journey experience for all our passengers as we press ahead with electrifying our fleet as well.”