Tag Archives: Tom Bowell

All aboard the Uber bus, as Sutton starts a 12-month TfL trial

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

A ‘demand-responsive’ bus service has come to south London, and TOM BOWELL, pictured left, got on board to put it to the test Transport for London has recently begun a 12-month pilot of demand-responsive buses in Sutton. Like Uber mini-cabs, … Continue reading →

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Our children deserve help to improve their life opportunities

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: It is autism awareness week. There’s been events staged at the Town Hall, and tomorrow there’s a special meeting at which teens, young adults, parents, guardians and carers can discuss their situations with councillors and officials. SARAH BOWELL, … Continue reading →

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Changes to 404 and 434 will give Tollers Lane its missing link

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: More bus route changes have been proposed by Transport for London and these, according to TOM BOWELL, pictured right, have much to recommend them The latest TfL bus route consultation, announced last week, looks at changes to routes … Continue reading →

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TfL’s proposals will be unwelcome changes for bus passengers

Posted on November 24, 2018 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Local bus expert TOM BOWELL, right, casts his eye over Transport for London’s proposals, announced this week, to curtail 11 bus routes through the town centre Inside Croydon reported this week on the latest consultation by Transport for … Continue reading →

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