London Buses route 8
Encyclopedia
London Buses route 8 is a Transport for London
contracted bus route in London
, England
, United Kingdom
. The service is currently contracted to Stagecoach London
.
. On 20 June 1912, Routes 8 and 25 exchanged eastern ends at Bank, so that from then on the 8 operated between Willesden
and Old Ford. This situation continued, apart from various westward extensions of the route to Wembley
and Alperton
, until July 1993. At that time the 8 again was re-routed over the 25, but this time to Victoria, becoming a daily Victoria - Old Ford - Bow route, the same routing as the 1912 version of route 25. The western end of the route became 98.
On 27 June 2009 the 8's route changed yet again, with the removal of the Oxford Circus to Victoria section. This meant the route no longer served Green park or Hyde Park Corner. No change in frequency was made. The bus C2
took over the withdrawn part. As a result of these changes, buses no longer turn on and off Oxford Street to and from New Bond Street/Davies Street. Davies Street and New Bond Street (north of Conduit Street) are no longer served by buses, but these streets are within a short walking distance of bus routes on Oxford Street or the C2 at Berkeley Square. The changes implement part of Transport for London
's commitment to the Mayor of London
to reduce the bus flow in Oxford Street by 10% in each of 2009 and 2010.
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
contracted bus route in London
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, England
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, United Kingdom
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. The service is currently contracted to Stagecoach London
Stagecoach London
Stagecoach London , is a bus company which principally operates services in the UK capital city of London, under contract to the London Buses arm of Transport for London. It was formed in 1989 as a subsidiary of London Buses. The company privatised in 1994 and acquired by the Stagecoach Group, but...
.
History
On 2 November 1908, the bus route number 8 was allocated to a previously un-numbered route operating between the Bush Hotel in Shepherds Bush and Seven Kings High Road in IlfordIlford
Ilford is a large cosmopolitan town in East London, England and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Redbridge. It is located northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. It forms a significant commercial and retail...
. On 20 June 1912, Routes 8 and 25 exchanged eastern ends at Bank, so that from then on the 8 operated between Willesden
Willesden
Willesden is an area in North West London which forms part of the London Borough of Brent. It is situated 5 miles north west of Charing Cross...
and Old Ford. This situation continued, apart from various westward extensions of the route to Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
and Alperton
Alperton
Alperton is a district in the London Borough of Brent in northwest London.There is a high incidence of Indians living in Alperton . There is also a small Sri Lankan community in Alperton , and 10% stated as others....
, until July 1993. At that time the 8 again was re-routed over the 25, but this time to Victoria, becoming a daily Victoria - Old Ford - Bow route, the same routing as the 1912 version of route 25. The western end of the route became 98.
On 27 June 2009 the 8's route changed yet again, with the removal of the Oxford Circus to Victoria section. This meant the route no longer served Green park or Hyde Park Corner. No change in frequency was made. The bus C2
London Buses route C2
London Buses route C2 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Metroline.-History:...
took over the withdrawn part. As a result of these changes, buses no longer turn on and off Oxford Street to and from New Bond Street/Davies Street. Davies Street and New Bond Street (north of Conduit Street) are no longer served by buses, but these streets are within a short walking distance of bus routes on Oxford Street or the C2 at Berkeley Square. The changes implement part of Transport for London
Transport for London
Transport for London is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London...
's commitment to the Mayor of London
Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008...
to reduce the bus flow in Oxford Street by 10% in each of 2009 and 2010.
Current route
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