Consultation on Superloop’s next step launched

TfL is launching a public consultation on the next leg of its Superloop express bus service.

The transport authority is seeking feedback on the next proposed express bus route, running between Rainham, Ferry Lane and Gants Hill via Romford, which would be known as SL12.

Superloop is a 138km network of express bus services, designed to transform travel in outer London, adding more than six million kilometres per year to the capital’s network. Since the first Superloop was launched in June 2023, TfL quotes figures showing the average increase in passengers on all Superloop corridors (including parallel routes) is 5% which is 12% higher than the network average. There are currently nine routes in operation and work to expand the Superloop bus network is now underway.

“Following on from the success of the Superloop express bus services in outer London, we know there is a much-needed demand for these routes” – Geoff Hobbs, TfL’s Director of Public Transport Service Planning

Geoff Hobbs, TfL’s Director of Public Transport Service Planning, said “Following on from the success of the Superloop express bus services in outer London, we know there is a much-needed demand for these routes. Buses are still the most affordable and green way to travel around the capital, and by offering new public transport options will better connect the local community to the rest of London. We are committed to working closely with the relevant boroughs to ensure these express bus routes work for all and encourage everyone to respond to the consultation.”