Transport for London (TfL) has revealed the final details of the new Cycle Shuttle Service that will run through the Silvertown Tunnel.
The service, which will run through the Silvertown Tunnel from 7 April 2025, will operate every 12 minutes from 06:30 to 21:30, and be free to use for at least the first year.
The service will only be available for those travelling with a bike with pedestrians able to use the TfL Superloop service which also operates through the tunnel.
E-bikes, as well as Santander Cycles and third-party hire bikes or e-bikes, will also be allowed to use the service.
The service will carry a variety of standard and non-standard cycles, and will have two stops, one on each side of the river, with the ‘north’ stop located on Seagull Lane close to Royal Victoria DLR station, and the ‘south’ stop located on Millennium Way near the junction with Old School Close.
Additionally, the layout of the bus has undergone testing to ensure that it not only allows the widest range of cycles to be able to use the service, but also complies with vehicle guidelines from the DVSA.
Director of buses at TfL Lorna Murphy said: “We’re pleased to share the final details of our innovative cycle-shuttle service, which will provide important cross river connectivity for a range of cyclists through the Silvertown Tunnel.
“This free service will help people cycling in east London cross the river safely and encourage more active travel across the area.
“We have designed this service to support as many different cycle designs as possible within the physical space available, and we look forward to seeing Londoners using it once the Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April.”
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