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TRANSPORT

New bus route to Shepherds Bush

A new frequent 24-hour bus service starts this weekend to link Camberwell, Westminster and Shepherd's Bush.

The 148/N148 (Shepherd's Bush - Victoria - Camberwell) is one of six brand new routes boosting services into central London before the introduction of congestion charging in February 2003. New routes, plus improvements to more than fifty services, will increase capacity into central London by 11,000 spaces in the peak hour.

Cllr Mike Cartwright, Deputy for Environment, London Borough of Hammersmith And Fulham said:
"The council is pleased to welcome a new bus route to the borough and are glad to see local residents will benefit from an additional 24 hour link to the centre of town."

The 148/N148 is the first entirely new 24 hour service introduced by London Buses and will use 18 new low-floor double deck buses fitted with CCTV for extra security. It will run between Shepherd's Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Bayswater Road, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Victoria, Westminster, Elephant and Castle, Walworth Road and Camberwell.

The 148/N148 will be operated by London United on behalf of London Buses under new Quality Incentive Contracts. Operators are given incentives and deductions relating to delivering quality and reliability according to set targets. The performance of each route is monitored by London Buses and action can be taken at any time if the route is not up to standard.

Download the 148/N148 route details

The London Transport Web site