Transport for London's Emergency Response Unit (ERU) vehicles, previously authorized to use blue lights, lost this capability in 2024 to reduce collision risks. Initially granted blue light status in 2012 following a review of the 7/7 London bombings, this decision aimed to ensure a safer operational environment. A Transport for London document highlighted that a review found ERU deployments did not meet national guidelines on I grade dispatch. Despite losing blue light capability, ERUs retain the ability to use bus lanes and are exempt from congestion charges as recommended previously.
The Transport for London's Emergency Response Unit (ERU) vehicles, which previously had blue light capability, lost this status in 2024 to minimize collision risks.
A review determined the necessity to withdraw blue light status for ERU vehicles due to incidents not meeting national guidelines on I grade dispatch.
The blue light capability was initially introduced in 2012 after the London Assembly Transport Committee reviewed the response to the 7/7 bombings.
The Transport Committee recognized the ERU's crucial role in emergencies but was surprised that the vehicles lacked blue lights and had to pay congestion charges.
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