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London bus strikes September 2026: latest status and affected routes
The Arriva London North action planned from 4 to 5 September has been suspended; later September dates still require a fresh TfL check before travel.
Latest status: 4–5 September suspended
TfL says the action planned from 04:00 Friday 4 September to 04:30 Saturday 5 September has been suspended.
Do not plan around older notices that still describe those hours as a live strike. Normal service can still be affected by ordinary traffic or operational issues, so check the route close to departure.
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Later September dates
TfL continues to list action from 04:00 Monday 7 September to 04:30 Tuesday 8 September; 04:00 Friday 18 September to 04:30 Saturday 19 September; and 04:00 Monday 21 September to 04:30 Tuesday 22 September.
Industrial action can change again, so these dates are planning signals rather than a substitute for the live TfL notice.
Which buses are affected
TfL lists routes 19, 29, 34, 41, 66, 67, 76, 102, 103, 121, 141, 149, 150, 158, 175, 191, 192, 217, 221, 243, 248, 254, 259, 279, 307, 313, 329, 341, 349, 370, 375, 377, 616, 675, SL1, SL2, W3, W4, W6, N19, N29, N41 and N279.
What TfL expects
TfL says little or no service is expected on affected routes if the strikes proceed.
Other local buses, Tube and rail services may be busier than usual. Night services on the evening before action begins are expected to operate normally, but passengers should verify live information.
Build an alternative journey
Use TfL Go or Journey Planner close to departure, then compare rail, Tube, walking and cycling alternatives.
A different bus route may also be crowded or share part of the disrupted corridor. Leave earlier and avoid a chain of tight connections when the appointment is important.
Check the return separately
A workable morning route may not be the best option later in the day.
Save the homeward journey and watch the exact end time, especially around overnight boundaries. Keep enough phone battery and a payment method that works across the alternative services.
Recheck before travel
Industrial action can be changed, suspended or extended.
This page was rechecked against TfL on 4 September 2026. Use TfL’s strike page and live status tools for the final decision, particularly when travelling to an airport, hospital, exam or fixed-time event.
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