TfL Responds to Complaints, Changes London Bus Route 154 Quickly

The 154 bus route in South London will change soon. People complained a lot, and the news covered it. The bus had problems, like leaving people stranded.

This bus links Morden and West Croydon. It often skipped stops and ended routes early. A study found 2,000 trips ended early in 2024. People couldn’t get to jobs or appointments. Residents in Roundshaw hated the bus.

People told reporters the bus missed them when busy. They walked miles in bad weather. The bus also stopped its route often. This upset many riders.

Controllers watch the bus route. They tell drivers to end trips early. Traffic, time, danger, or school cause this.

Daren Fishwick rides the 154 for six years. He feels frustrated about the early endings. He uses crutches and got stuck for hours. He sometimes walks, but it hurts.

The news reported the riders’ anger. A local official started a petition for action. Over 600 people signed it. They were all mad about the bus.

TfL will make quick changes to help the 154 bus. A better fix will come later. They will run the bus to West Croydon more often. They will split the route in Wallington. One bus runs from Croydon to Wallington, and another goes from Wallington to Morden. Some need to change buses.

Go-Ahead London wants to improve it long-term. TfL will share a real fix in March 2025.

The local official likes this progress. He said the bus let down residents. People should not worry about getting home. He is happy TfL listened and acted now. He said the bus needed real, lasting fixes. He will keep pushing to improve the bus.