Public transport accessibility
Richmond Council is currently blocking bus priority upgrades for the Superloop SL7 route, demanding an additional stop in the borough.
In November 2026, Richmond Council refused to support bus priority improvements for the Superloop SL7 route. The Transport and Air Quality Committee voted against adopting the recommendations unless Transport for London (TfL) agrees to add another bus stop within the borough.
Councillors stated that the SL7 route, which runs between West Croydon and Heathrow, currently stops only once in Richmond borough, at Broad Street, Teddington. They noted the five-mile gap to Hatton Cross without a stop is the longest on the route, affecting public transport access for residents, particularly in the Hamptons. Public transport accessibility concerns the ease with which people can reach and use public transportation services.
Key facts
- Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee voted against adopting recommendations for bus priority measures for the Superloop SL7 route in November 2026. Source
- Richmond Council refused to back bus priority improvements for Superloop route SL7 unless Transport for London (TfL) adds another bus stop in the borough. Source
- The Superloop SL7 route currently stops only once in Richmond borough, at Broad Street, Teddington. Source
- The SL7 travels five miles from Broad Street, Teddington, to Hatton Cross without stopping. Source
- This five-mile gap is the longest between stops anywhere on the Superloop SL7 route. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 10 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.