New bus route to launch in autumn

A new bus route, named the ‘Bakerloop’, is set to launch in the autumn to connect stations and areas in southeast London.

Transport for London (TfL) said the BL1 express bus service, which will run between Waterloo and Lewisham, is part of the Superloop network expansion.

The bus will mirror the proposed Bakerloo tube line extension route, covering stops such as Old Kent Road and Burgess Park, both of which are in the Walworth area of the city.

The consultation on the BL1 route closed on Friday 14th March, and received mostly positive support from residents and local stakeholders, TfL said.