The CCTV technology will be trialled for 12 months at various locations, including areas with high footfall, quieter spots, and places identified as high-crime zones or where passengers have reported feeling unsafe
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the installation of CCTV cameras at an additional 15 bus shelters across the capital, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance passenger safety. The initiative aims to create a secure environment, particularly for women and girls, enabling them to travel confidently at any time of day.
The CCTV technology will be trialled for 12 months at various locations, including areas with high footfall, quieter spots, and places identified as high-crime zones or where passengers have reported feeling unsafe. The cameras, integrated directly into the bus shelters, will retain footage for 31 days to aid police investigations. The Metropolitan Police will also have live access to the feed, supporting crime prevention and detection efforts.
This expansion builds on a smaller trial initiated in March, where cameras were installed at five bus shelters alongside the introduction of night patrol officers to reassure late-night travellers. The new installations will be distributed across boroughs such as Brent, Croydon, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon, Lambeth, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Westminster.
The programme aligns with the mayor of London’s broader pledge to prioritise safety for women and girls. Siwan Hayward, TfL’s director of security, policing, and enforcement, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to ensuring public transport is a safe space for all. “We want women and girls to be safe and feel safe, and for the TfL network to be a beacon of safety for everyone, day and night,” she said.
Michael Roberts, chief executive of London TravelWatch, highlighted the significance of the initiative in addressing passenger concerns. “Our research shows that many women and girls feel unsafe while waiting for buses. This important and valuable trial will not only help detect crime but will also ensure that women and girls feel safer and more confident when travelling by bus,” Roberts remarked.
The cameras are part of a broader suite of safety measures TfL is implementing to enhance the travel experience for all passengers while addressing public concerns about safety on the transport network.