The future of the Putney riverbus service is in jeopardy because the existing operator Thames Executive Charters (TEC) will terminate its services on December 23.
TEC has admitted that it can no longer compete with the larger fleet companies who operate on the Thames.
But there is hope because TfL, the Mayor of London and Wandsworth Council have joined forces to try to secure the services' future.
Ravi Govindia, leader of the council, said: “It’s very important that a new operator is brought in as soon as possible. Many Wandsworth residents rely on the riverbus for their daily commute and it’s a valued part of community life.
“However, demand for a riverbus service is rising in Wandsworth and taking over the route would represent a good piece of business for another operator.
"With two new passenger piers planned for our stretch of the riverbank thousands more local residents will soon be able to access the service so the longer term prospects are very convincing."`
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