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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised

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What happened

As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:00:18 UTC.

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