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Bus operators

If you want to operate a London bus service which is not part of the London tendered bus network you must get a London Service Permit (LSP) granted by London Bus Services Ltd on behalf of TfL.

Applications and cancellations

To apply for, cancel or change an LSP, please download and complete the relevant form before sending it to the Licensing Manager at the address below:

Please read the following documents first:

• LSP guidance document (PDF 96KB)
  This explains the criteria we use to consider LSP applications
• LSP explanatory note
  This provides information on the LSP system

• Application form (PDF 45KB)
• Variation/cancellation form (PDF 35KB)

Licensing Manager
Surface Transport Communications
Stakeholder Engagement
Palestra
197 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8NJ

Contact us

If you have any enquiries about LSPs, please email lsp@tfl.gov.uk

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