New hybrid double decker buses are being introduced around Putney in an attempt to reduce emissions.

A total of 15 Euro VI low emissions buses will be put into use on the 85 bus route between Kingston and Putney Bridge from July 2.

June 7: Schoolchildren exposed to "dangerously high" levels of nitrogen dioxide in Putney

May 29: Sadiq Khan to probe NO2 pollution as report reveals link between deprivation and poor air quality

Putney High Street hit the headlines in January when it took only eight days to breach annual air pollution limits for nitrogen dioxide emissions.

The high street is particularly susceptible to high levels of NO2 because it has a lot of traffic passing through a narrow main road with a hill behind that can trap the fumes.

London’s poor air quality is thought to be responsible for more than 9000 deaths a year.

January 8: Putney High Street exceeds harmful gas emission just eight days into the year

November 23: Vans to be banned on Putney High Street from January in bid to improve air quality

Route 85 is a 24-hour service and runs from Kingston (Hall Road) via Norbiton, Kingston Vale, Roehampton Vale, Alton East Estate (towards Putney), Roehampton, Putney Heath and Putney to Putney Bridge.

Another fleet of hybrid buses will be introduced on routes 14 and 74 at the end of November.