Transport for London

London Service Permits

Most of the routes on our bus network are tendered out. If you want to run a service outside this network, you'll have to get a London Service Permit (LSP). These are granted by London Bus Services on behalf of Transport for London.

Applications

• Find out how we look at applications:
  LSP guidance document (PDF 94KB)
  
  
• Learn more about the LSP system:
  LSP explanatory note (PDF 103KB)
  
  
• Apply for an LSP:
  Application form (PDF 45KB)
  
  

Cancellations and changes

• Tell us about proposed service changes or cancellations:
  Variation/cancellation form (PDF 35KB)
  
  

Contact us

Please send completed forms to:

Licensing Manager
Surface Transport Communications
Consultation and Engagement Centre
Zone G2
Palestra
197 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NJ

If you have any enquiries about LSPs, please email: lsp@tfl.gov.uk

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