New bus route for London's Jewish communities

A bus that offers a direct link between two of London’s biggest Jewish communities has been launched in a bid to improve safety.

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00:00A bus that offers a direct link between two of London's biggest Jewish communities has

00:06been launched in a bid to improve safety. The 310 bus links Golders Green and Stamford

00:11Hill. It has been introduced by London Mayor Sadiq Khan at a cost of £3.2 million to honour

00:18a pledge he made during this year's mayoral elections.

00:22Jewish organisations have campaigned for the direct link for at least 15 years. The service,

00:28which will use single-deck diesel buses, will run for a trial period of at least 12

00:33months to assess demand and to allow Transport for London to establish whether it is viable

00:39in the long term.

00:41When confirmation of the route was first announced in the summer, Mr Khan said,

00:45I know there have been concerns about safety given the terrible rise in antisemitism and

00:50this route will provide a safe, sustainable and affordable route for local residents.