# London’s Buses May Soon Be Publicly Owned | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-09-15T09:48:06+00:00
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## Resource

London’s buses, currently run by 16 private companies, may soon fall under public ownership as Transport for London explores launching its own bus operator. This move, part of a broader overhaul and a campaign promise from the Mayor, aims to boost service quality, reinvest profits locally, and improve driver conditions — a stance supported by unions but challenged by critics who argue the current private model works well. TfL is now evaluating how public control could enhance innovation, accountability, and reliability while keeping fares affordable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvwyzxww85elo More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45c1bd6887869ccb Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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