Residents in Haringey will soon benefit from extra capacity on a popular local bus service. Haringey Liberal Democrats have welcomed news that the number 210 bus service, which carries passengers and shoppers from Finsbury Park to Brent Cross shopping centre will be extended next month. Double deck buses will be introduced by Transport for London (TfL) from 16th February 2008 serving Stroud Green, Archway and Highgate.

Cllr Neil Williams (Highgate) comments:

“This is very good news for bus users in Highgate and beyond. The 210 is an important interconnecting route for local residents and for far too long their journey has been a misery due to overcrowding.”

Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, adds:

“It is shame it has taken so long for TfL to respond to what is such a obvious local transport need – so this is an welcome upgrade. Hopefully they will now turn their attention to the long running campaign for extending the 603 finally giving Highgate the full bus service is needs.”

Note: the route will also run with slightly revised frequencies; buses will run every 7-8 minutes instead of every 6-7 minutes Monday to Saturdays.