Several bus routes have been pulled from service after a contract dispute.

Sullivan Buses says that it withdrew from its Transport for London (TfL) contracts last night (August 2).

As a result, it means that the following routes will no longer be in service at this time: 217, 298, 299, 327, 389, 399, 549 and the W9.

These routes serve various areas in north London including Enfield, Haringey, Potters Bar, Waltham Cross and Barnet High Street,

There’s also the 549 route which runs to Loughton station and Buckhurst Hill.

Sullivan Buses said that pressures on TfL’s funding “clearly had an impact” on the decision and said remuneration for TfL’s services has not kept pace with increasing costs.

Managing director Dean Sullivan said: “In June we met with TfL representatives to discuss this and other issues the business was facing.

“TfL told us that they struggled to incorporate small businesses such as ours within their corporate model.”

Mr Sullivan claims that TfL owed over £130,000 in June and while the issue was soon resolved, he says TfL asked if it could “repay in instalments”.

He said that Sullivan Buses could “no longer sustain he further cuts necessary to meet with the decreasing income” from TfL.

The bus operator has been supplying services for London since 2002.

And while London services are now affected, Hertfordshire services will continue as normal including the 84, 303, 306, 306A, 330, 331, 354, 355, 356, 358, 397, 398, 832, 833, 950 and 951.

Rosie Trew, TfL’s head of bus service delivery, said: “We’re sorry for any disruption caused to people’s journeys due to the withdrawal of the bus operator, Sullivan Buses.

“We are working hard to provide alternative travel options for people in the north London area with eight bus routes affected.

“We encourage those who are affected to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys and check before they travel using our website or the TfL Go app.”