Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Neil Lancefield

London’s new tram-like electric buses have been rolled out

New electric buses charged by pantographs have been rolled out on one of London’s longest bus routes - (TfL/PA)

New electric buses charged by pantographs have been rolled out on one of London’s longest bus routes.

The fleet of 20 buses are being recharged at each end of the 15-mile route 358 between Crystal Palace and Orpington in the south-east of the capital.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.