London Buses route 134
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London Buses route 134 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England. Running between North Finchley bus station and University College Hospital, it is operated by Metroline.
History
The route previously continued north to Potters Bar, and south past Warren Street station to Victoria bus station. However, following the opening of the Victoria line in 1969 it was cut back to its present terminus at Warren Street. The London Transport Executive stated that the opening of the tube line had reduced the number of passengers travelling between Warren Street and Victoria.[1]
Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained by Metroline with a new contract commencing on 5 February 2005.[2]
On 15 June 2019, the route was shortened; its southern terminus became University College Hospital near Warren Street station, replacing the former southern terminus at Tottenham Court Road station.[3]
In June 2018, it was announced that electric buses would be introduced on this route.[4] On 19 August 2019, new Optare MetroDecker EVs manufactured by Optare were introduced.[5]
Contract tendering
On 5 March 2005, a 5-year contract was awarded to Metroline with increased frequencies resulting in an allocation of 31 TPL buses on Monday-Friday, 24 TPL buses on Saturdays and 21 TPL buses on Sundays from Holloway garage.[6]
On 4 February 2012, another 5-year contract was awarded to Metroline.[7]
Current route
Route 134 operates via these primary locations:[8]
- North Finchley bus station London Buses
- Friern Barnet
- Colney Hatch
- Muswell Hill
- Highgate Wood
- Highgate station London Underground
- Archway station London Underground
- Tufnell Park station London Underground
- Kentish Town station London Underground National Rail
- Camden Town station London Underground
- Mornington Crescent station London Underground
- Warren Street station London Underground
- University College Hospital
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References
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- ↑ Bus tender results Route 134/N134 Transport for London 21 May 2004
- ↑ Permanent bus changes Transport for London
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- ↑ [1] TfL Tendered Bus Results Route 134/N134.
- ↑ [2] TfL Tendered Bus Results Route 134/N134.
- ↑ Route 134 Map Transport for London
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