Electric Double-Decker Bus Fire Leads to Fleet Withdrawal in London

Transport for London and Go-Ahead suspend electric buses as a precaution, while maintaining that the bus network remains safe for use.

An electric double-decker bus caught fire in southwest London during rush hour, leading to the evacuation of passengers but no reported injuries.
Following the incident, Transport for London (TfL) and the bus operator, Go-Ahead, have temporarily withdrawn the fleet of electric buses from service as a precautionary measure.
The bus manufacturer, Switch, is under scrutiny as all buses made by the company will be thoroughly checked as a matter of priority.
Despite the incident, TfL maintains that London's bus network remains safe to use.
In an unrelated incident, a hybrid double-decker bus also caught fire in east London, but no connection between the two incidents is suspected.