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London Service Permits

Most of the routes on our bus network are tendered out. If you want to run a bus, coach or tours service outside of our network, you'll need to apply for a London Service Permit.

Download the latest London Service Permit Bulletin - (PDF 271.59Kb)


Apply for a London Service Permit

Before you complete this form make sure you have all the relevant details to hand:

Operators are advised that Transport for London (TfL) requires a minimum of three months notice of the proposed start date of the service. If roads are currently not served by local bus services, or new stopping and terminal points are proposed, a longer notice period is desirable.

We will use the data supplied on this form in its consideration of the application. It may also be used for research purposes.

Make an application

Change or cancel a London Service Permit

Before you complete this form make sure you have all the relevant details to hand:

Modify or cancel an application

Guidance documents

For help completing an application, please download our guidance documents.

Find out how we look at applications:
London Service Permit guidance document (PDF 33KB)

Learn more about the London Service Permit system:
London Service Permit explanatory note (PDF 54KB) 

Contact us

If you cannot apply online, or have any questions about London Service Permits, please contact the Licensing Manager:

Address: The Licensing Manager
Consultation Delivery
TfL Planning
11th Floor, Zone G8
Palestra
197 Blackfriars Road
London, SE1 8NJ

Email: lsp@tfl.gov.uk

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