Transport for London (TfL) has begun a 12-month trial of new bus shelter designs at 27 locations across London, aimed at improving accessibility, safety and passenger experience.
The trial, which started in late January 2026, spans 12 boroughs including Camden, Croydon, Hackney, Lambeth and the City of Westminster. Locations were selected based on the condition of existing shelters, passenger footfall and crime levels.
Key improvements being tested include:
Better lighting for improved visibility and personal safety
Updated seating designed for greater comfort and accessibility
More robust, anti-vandalism materials
A new reflective red roof design to strengthen brand visibility
Dedicated priority spaces for customers with additional needs
CCTV cameras at 10 selected locations
Two different shelter designs and four configurations of features are being assessed across the trial sites. TfL consulted disability groups, the RNIB, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and London TravelWatch during the design process.
Alongside the trial, approximately 20 new shelters are being installed at high-demand stops that currently have no provision, with 11 refurbished shelters also being redeployed across the network.
TfL maintains around 14,000 bus shelters across London, serving a network that carries more than five million journeys each day. The trial forms part of TfL's wider Bus Action Plan, which supports the Mayor's target for 80 per cent of London journeys to be made by public transport or active travel by 2030.
A previous CCTV trial in 2024 found that 80 per cent of women surveyed said cameras made them feel safer at bus stops.