A TfL report has revealed 63 people were killed or seriously injured in bus incidents over a three month period.
The organisation’s goal was to limit the number of deaths at 54, a target which has not been met, according to the data covering the period between 17th September and 9th December 2023.
Additionally, seven TfL colleagues also died or got serious injuries in this period, exceeding a separately set target.
SOURCE: Safety, Sustainability and Human Resources Panel – 21 February 2024
More recent incidents, such as the collision between a police van and a bus in Oval, where nine individuals were hospitalised, and a fatal collision at Victoria Bus Station highlight the urgency of addressing safety concerns within London’s transportation network.
Glynn Barton, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, commented on the recent losses by saying “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these tragic incidents on London’s transport network.
“Safety remains our top priority and we continually strive to ensure that our customers are safe when travelling, as part of our Vision Zero goal”
Vision Zero is TfL’s project of eliminating all road fatalities in London by 2041.
Tom Kearney is a campaigner who was hit by a bus on Oxford Street, an accident which led him into a coma for ten weeks.
Tom believes that the increasing number of deaths is because of the ”tight” schedules and timetables that TfL set for their drivers, causing them to rush and providing a service ”at the cost of the people”.
In response to these incidents, TfL is conducting investigations in collaboration with bus operators and law enforcement agencies to determine the causes and prevent future occurrences.
Neil Garratt, leader of the conservatives group in London assembly, also commented on the report by stating that TfL should be “more transparent” with the details of the accident.
He said “We know the magnitude of crashes but very little information about each one”
Neil Garratt believes that by analysing patterns such as what time the crashes happen, where, and other characteristics, can help finding patterns and systemic issues that can be amended.
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StandfirstTfL report reveals 63 people were killed or seriously injured in bus incidents over a three month period.
A TfL report has revealed 63 people were killed or seriously injured in bus incidents over a three month period.
The organisation’s goal was to limit the number of deaths at 54, a target which has not been met, according to the data covering the period between 17th September and 9th December 2023.
Additionally, seven TfL colleagues also died or got serious injuries in this period, exceeding a separately set target.
SOURCE: Safety, Sustainability and Human Resources Panel – 21 February 2024
More recent incidents, such as the collision between a police van and a bus in Oval, where nine individuals were hospitalised, and a fatal collision at Victoria Bus Station highlight the urgency of addressing safety concerns within London’s transportation network.
Glynn Barton, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, commented on the recent losses by saying “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these tragic incidents on London’s transport network.
“Safety remains our top priority and we continually strive to ensure that our customers are safe when travelling, as part of our Vision Zero goal”
Vision Zero is TfL’s project of eliminating all road fatalities in London by 2041.
Tom Kearney is a campaigner who was hit by a bus on Oxford Street, an accident which led him into a coma for ten weeks.
Tom believes that the increasing number of deaths is because of the ”tight” schedules and timetables that TfL set for their drivers, causing them to rush and providing a service ”at the cost of the people”.
In response to these incidents, TfL is conducting investigations in collaboration with bus operators and law enforcement agencies to determine the causes and prevent future occurrences.
Neil Garratt, leader of the conservatives group in London assembly, also commented on the report by stating that TfL should be “more transparent” with the details of the accident.
He said “We know the magnitude of crashes but very little information about each one”
Neil Garratt believes that by analysing patterns such as what time the crashes happen, where, and other characteristics, can help finding patterns and systemic issues that can be amended.
