A floating bus stop (or bus stop bypass) in London is a design where a segregated cycle lane runs directly between the pedestrian pavement and the bus boarding island. This layout creates an "island" that separates passengers from the main road, designed to improve cyclist safety, but it requires passengers to cross the bike lane to reach the bus.
London's "1 hour rule" refers to the Hopper Fare, which allows unlimited bus and tram journeys for a single £1.75 fare within one hour of your first tap-in, using the same contactless or Oyster card. It means you can switch between buses and trams as much as you like, even linking with the Tube or DLR (though the main benefit is bus/tram hopping), without paying again, provided your subsequent taps are within 60 minutes of the initial touch.
There isn't one single "most" unreliable route, as it changes, but recent data (mid-2025) points to Route 65 (Ealing Broadway to Kingston) as the top for complaints, while Routes 14, 265, and 93 (Putney area) also rank high for issues like slow speeds and skipped stops, with the 108 (Blackwall Tunnel area) frequently cited for congestion-related unreliability in earlier years. Specific routes like the W9 (Southgate) and 217 (Enfield) have also recently had high failure rates or long waits, showing inconsistency across London.
DANGEROUS Floating Bus Stops - BBC London, 10th July 2025
Is it cheaper to tap card or Oyster?
No, an Oyster card is generally not cheaper than tapping with contactless (bank card or phone), as they both use the same "pay as you go" (PAYG) system and have identical fare caps and discounts, making them the same price for most journeys. Contactless is often more convenient as it avoids the £5 Oyster card cost and the hassle of topping up, but Oyster can prevent foreign transaction fees if using a foreign bank card.
Victoria Coach Station in the City of Westminster is the largest coach station in London, and a terminus for medium and long distance coach services in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Victoria Coach Station Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London.
At these bus stops, the cycle track runs behind the bus stop, separating cyclists from buses and other vehicles. This layout is designed to protect both footpath users and cyclists by creating a clear path for each.
Bus Lanes usually operate in one of three ways; at peak times only (7am-10am & 4pm-7pm), at peak and interpeak times (7am-7pm) and 24 hrs at any time. Whilst most London Boroughs and TfL tend to follow these standard operating times, local circumstances can sometimes result in variations.
To pay the right fare, always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. On a bus or tram you only need to touch in. Because where you touch in and out tells us where you've travelled from and to, so we can charge you the right fare for your journey.
A busser, also known as a busboy or busgirl, is an entry-level role in the restaurant industry. Bussers assist kitchen and waitstaff by completing the following tasks: Clearing dirty plates, glasses, napkins, and silverware from tables.
Words for "boujee" (slang for bourgeoisie, meaning upscale but often with a hint of materialism or pretentiousness) include posh, fancy, swanky, ritzy, opulent, glitzy, materialistic, or pretentious. You can also use terms like classy, upscale, high-class, luxurious, or even materialistic depending on the specific nuance you want to convey, from genuinely stylish to slightly showy.
The 347 bus runs between (South) Ockendon and Romford, and only has four services a day in each direction. Along the way it goes near (ish) the most easterly point in Greater London too. But in less than two weeks' time that all comes to an end, as the route is scrapped for low passenger numbers.
How much money should I put on my Oyster card for 3 days in London?
How much credit will I need? For a single journey on either the Gatwick Express or Heathrow Express, the recommended amount is £25. A day of unlimited travel in central London within zones 1-2 is currently capped at £8.90. A £30 card will cover 3 days of travel in zones 1-2.
Initial Cost—The card has an upfront cost of £5, which might not be worth it if you're not travelling much.
Limited Utility – If your month-long stay has you mostly walking to nearby destinations or your travel is limited to specific zones, an Oyster card might not offer much value.
The London Underground (Tube) daily cost varies by zones and payment, with contactless/Oyster daily caps like Zone 1-2 at £8.90 (2025) or Anytime Day Travelcards for Zones 1-3 at £10.50, offering unlimited travel within those zones for the day, but prices increase for more zones. Peak vs. Off-Peak matters, and you can use the TfL website to check specific fares for your travel dates and zones.
