Dear Larry Bryant

Our ref: FOI-0104-2122/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 16
April 2021 asking for communications between new bus manufacturer Arrival
and TfL.

Should you wish to proceed with the request we will aim to issue a
response by 14 May 2021 in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act
2000 and our information access policy. We publish a substantial range of
information on our website on subjects including operational performance,
contracts, expenditure, journey data, governance and our financial
performance. This includes data which is frequently asked for in FOI
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Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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Dear Larry Bryant

Our ref: FOI-0104-2122/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 16
April 2021 asking for communications between new bus manufacturer Arrival
and TfL.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.

I can confirm that we do hold the information you require, however,
communications of this nature contain commercially sensitive information,
and are therefore exempt from disclosure under section 43(2) of the
Freedom of information Act, as disclosure would be likely to prejudice our
commercial interests.

The use of this exemption is subject to an assessment of the public
interest in relation to the disclosure of the information concerned. We
recognise the need for openness and transparency by public authorities,
particularly where the expenditure of public money is concerned, but in
this instance the public interest in ensuring that we are able to engage
freely with companies regarding their products or services, outweighs the
general public interest in increasing transparency of our processes.

We can, however, advise that Arrival are developing their own electric bus
and as such have enquired about the bus vehicle specification in London.
There is no negotiation taking place and TfL are engaging with Arrival as
they would with any prospective manufacturers.

If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think
carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as
answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the
attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where
requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by
the current situation.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached
information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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