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{{Short description|London bus route}}
{{Infobox bus line
{{Infobox bus line
|number = 388
|number = 388
|logo =
|logo =
|image = CT_Plus_HTL10_PF52_TFX_2.JPG
|image = Stagecoach 12506 (SN16OHY) Bishopsgate 09.04.2023.jpg
|image_width = 300
|image_width = 300
|caption = [[HCT Group#CT Plus|CT Plus]] [[East Lancs Myllennium Lolyne]] bodied [[Dennis Trident 2]] on Bishopsgate in June 2009
|caption = [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]] [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City]] at [[Bishopsgate]]
|bgcolor = red
|bgcolor = red
|titlecolor = white
|titlecolor = white
|operator = [[HCT Group#CT Plus|CT Plus]]
|operator = [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]]
|garage = [[HCT Group#Ash Grove (HK)|Ash Grove (HK)]]
|garage = [[Ash Grove bus garage|Ash Grove]]
|vehicle =
|vehicle = [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City]]
|pvr =
|pvr = 11
|predecessors =
|predecessors =
|start = [[Stratford City bus station]]
|start = [[Stratford City bus station]]
|via = [[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]]<br>[[Hackney Wick]]<br>[[Bethnal Green]]<br>[[Liverpool Street station|Liverpool Street]]<br>[[Bank-Monument tube station|Bank]]
|via = [[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]]<br>[[Hackney Wick]]<br>[[Bethnal Green]]<br>[[Bank Junction]]
|end = [[Elephant and Castle]]
|end = [[London Bridge bus station]]
|length =
|length = {{convert|8|mi}}
|ibus = Yes
|level = Daily
|level = Daily
|frequency =
|frequency = About every 10-12 minutes
|map = }}
|map = }}


'''London Buses route 388''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=388 bus route which goes from Stratford to Elephant and Castle could be reduced under Transport for London proposals |url=https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/21429165.388-bus-route-goes-stratford-elephant-castle-reduced-transport-london-proposals/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Newham Recorder |language=en}}</ref> Running between [[Stratford City bus station]] and [[Elephant and Castle]], it is operated by [[HCT Group#CT Plus|CT Plus]].
'''London Buses route 388''' is a [[Transport for London]] contracted bus route in [[London]], England.<ref>{{Cite web |title=388 bus route which goes from Stratford to Elephant and Castle could be reduced under Transport for London proposals |url=https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/21429165.388-bus-route-goes-stratford-elephant-castle-reduced-transport-london-proposals/ |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Newham Recorder |language=en}}</ref> Running between [[Stratford City bus station|Stratford City]] and [[London Bridge bus station|London Bridge]] bus stations, it is operated by [[East London (bus company)|Stagecoach London]].


==History==
==History==
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In 2017, the route was extended from Blackfriars to [[Elephant and Castle]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oluwalana |first=Ayokunle |date=2023-01-03 |title=The London bus route that's constantly being tinkered with by TfL |url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/london-bus-route-thats-constantly-25884084 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=MyLondon |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=TfL plans to extend bus route 388 to the Elephant but curtail 100 |url=https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8920 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=London SE1 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, the route was extended from Blackfriars to [[Elephant and Castle]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oluwalana |first=Ayokunle |date=2023-01-03 |title=The London bus route that's constantly being tinkered with by TfL |url=https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/london-bus-route-thats-constantly-25884084 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=MyLondon |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=TfL plans to extend bus route 388 to the Elephant but curtail 100 |url=https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8920 |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=London SE1 |language=en}}</ref>


On 12 October 2019, the route was withdrawn between [[Liverpool Street station|Liverpool Street]] and Elephant and Castle and instead rerouted towards [[London Bridge bus station|London Bridge]] to partially replace [[London Buses route 48|route 48]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-07 |title=Permanent bus changes - Transport for London |url=https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/permanent-bus-changes#on-this-page-1 |access-date=2023-09-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007082408/https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/permanent-bus-changes#on-this-page-1 |archive-date=2019-10-07 }}</ref>
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==Current route==
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Route 388 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[http://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/338 Route 338 Map] Transport for London</ref>


On 27 August 2022, route 388 was included in the sale of HCT Group's ‘red bus’ operations to [[Stagecoach London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.route-one.net/news/stagecoach-completes-purchase-of-hct-group-tfl-work/|title=Stagecoach completes purchase of HCT Group TfL work|work=RouteOne|access-date=27 October 2022}}</ref>
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*[[Stratford City bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} for ''[[Stratford station]]'' {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}

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==Current route==
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Route 388 operates via these primary locations:<ref>[https://www.tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/388 Route 388 Map] Transport for London</ref>
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*[[Stratford City bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|bus}} ''for [[Stratford station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}''
*[[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]]
*[[Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park]]
*[[Hackney Wick]]
*[[Hackney Wick]]
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*[[Bishopsgate]]
*[[Bishopsgate]]
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Liverpool Street station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|overground}} {{rail-interchange|london|crossrail}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Bank-Monument tube station|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Bank and Monument stations|Bank station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|dlr}}
*[[Mansion House tube station|Mansion House station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}}
*[[London Bridge bus station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}}
*[[Blackfriars station]] {{rail-interchange|london|underground}} {{rail-interchange|london|rail}} {{rail-interchange|london|river}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://londonbusesbyadam.zenfolio.com/p185902584 London Bus Routes gallery]
*[http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/388.pdf Timetable]


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[[Category:Bus routes in London]]
[[Category:Bus routes in London]]
[[Category:Transport in Hackney]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Hackney]]
[[Category:Transport in Newham]]
[[Category:Transport in the London Borough of Newham]]
[[Category:Transport in the City of London]]
[[Category:Transport in the City of London]]

Latest revision as of 17:53, 19 April 2024

388
Stagecoach London Alexander Dennis Enviro400H City at Bishopsgate
Overview
OperatorStagecoach London
GarageAsh Grove
VehicleAlexander Dennis Enviro400H City
Peak vehicle requirement11
Route
StartStratford City bus station
ViaQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Hackney Wick
Bethnal Green
Bank Junction
EndLondon Bridge bus station
Length8 miles (13 km)
Service
LevelDaily
FrequencyAbout every 10-12 minutes

London Buses route 388 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, England.[1] Running between Stratford City and London Bridge bus stations, it is operated by Stagecoach London.

History

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Route 388 commenced operating on 25 January 2003 between Hackney Wick and Mansion House station in preparation for the introduction of the London congestion charge. It was operated by CT Plus' Ash Grove (HK) with East Lancs Lolyne bodied Dennis Trident 2s.

On 25 September 2004, it was extended to Blackfriars station. While Blackfriars station was rebuilt as part of the Thameslink Programme, route 388 was extended on 16 August 2008 to Temple station, and again on 1 November 2008 to Embankment station.[2] It was cut back to Blackfriars on 24 March 2012.

Upon being re-tendered, the route was retained with a new contract commencing in January 2010.[3]

On 14 December 2013, route 388 was extended from Hackney Wick to Stratford City bus station via the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, replacing route 588.[4][5]

In 2017, the route was extended from Blackfriars to Elephant and Castle.[6][7]

On 12 October 2019, the route was withdrawn between Liverpool Street and Elephant and Castle and instead rerouted towards London Bridge to partially replace route 48.[8]

On 27 August 2022, route 388 was included in the sale of HCT Group's ‘red bus’ operations to Stagecoach London.[9]

Current route

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Route 388 operates via these primary locations:[10]

References

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  1. ^ "388 bus route which goes from Stratford to Elephant and Castle could be reduced under Transport for London proposals". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ Bus route extension welcome London TravelWatch 24 October 2008
  3. ^ London bus tenders Route 388 Transport for London 6 August 2009
  4. ^ Have your say on proposals for bus services to serve the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Transport for London August 2013
  5. ^ Bus route 388 extended to Stratford City Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 11 December 2013
  6. ^ Oluwalana, Ayokunle (2023-01-03). "The London bus route that's constantly being tinkered with by TfL". MyLondon. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  7. ^ "TfL plans to extend bus route 388 to the Elephant but curtail 100". London SE1. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  8. ^ "Permanent bus changes - Transport for London". 2019-10-07. Archived from the original on 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  9. ^ "Stagecoach completes purchase of HCT Group TfL work". RouteOne. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  10. ^ Route 388 Map Transport for London
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