In response to the news that Transport for London (TfL) fares will rise by RPI+1 from 1st March, local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “The Government’s refusal to provide TfL with a sustainable and long-term emergency funding deal has left little choice but for fares to rise. “TfL services are reliant on fares income, and this dropped by […]
Read moreAs you’ll be aware, the Government has announced that London is now under Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions. Anybody who needs to travel should maintain social distancing, wash their hands before and after they travel, and observe the law on wearing a face covering for the duration of the journey, unless exempt. The Government’s message is only travel if you must, […]
Read moreFollowing the Government’s announcement on the changes to the start dates for schools, we are making some changes to our bus services next week. Please be reassured that as schools return, we will be continuing to help children get to school safely and on time using our bus network. Our website and Journey Planner / TfL Go app are being […]
Read moreDear Editor, The pandemic continues to cripple Transport for London’s main source of income, which comes from passenger fares. Despite this, the Government has so far refused to provide TfL with the sustainable and long-term funding deal it needs to keep services running smoothly and to secure the future of key infrastructure projects- which are crucial for job creation and […]
Read moreFrom TfL: ” Dear Andrew, I am writing to inform you that The Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL), the Department for Transport (DfT) and HM Treasury have confirmed an agreed funding and financing package for the final phase of the Crossrail project. This means work on the railway can continue at pace. At Crossrail, we announced […]
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