TfL provides update on cyber security incident
Shashi Verma, TfL’s Chief Technology Officer, has issued an update in relation to the ongoing cyber security incident.. “The security of our systems and customer data is very important to us. We continually monitor who is accessing our systems to ensure only those authorised can gain access. We identified some suspicious activity on Sunday and […]
TfL cyber security breach could have brought London to a standstill, says software security expert
TfL is still in the midst of dealing with a “cybersecurity incident” that has disrupted operations at its corporate headquarters. News of the incident broke yesterday evening, with TfL issuing a statement confirming the situation: “We are currently dealing with an ongoing cybersecurity incident. The security of our systems and customer data is very important to us, […]
New bus service connecting Golders Green and Stamford Hill up and running
TfL’s new 310 bus service, is now operating between Golders Green and Stamford Hill. The introduction of the service follows a commitment made by the Mayor of London earlier this year in response to a longstanding request from residents, particularly in the local Jewish community, for a service to connect the neighbourhoods. This is the […]
National Crime Agency investigating TfL cyber attack
TfL has engaged the National Crime Agency in order to deal with a suspected cyber attack and assess the level of damage the breach may have caused. Shashi Verma, TfL’s Chief Technology Officer, explained that early indications suggested that customer data had not been compromised. “We have introduced a number of measures to our internal systems to […]
Blackwall Tunnel reopens after van fire causes chaos
The Blackwall Tunnel has finally reopened after being closed for 12 hours due to a van fire. The incident caused huge queues of traffic to build up in south-east London, with drivers abandoning their cars. TfL were still working to repair the tunnel’s surface following the fire in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). Motorists were […]
North London: TfL to hold talks on A10 safety and ‘discuss local concerns’
TfL will “discuss local people’s concerns” about safety on the A10 after the sister of a woman killed on the road began a new campaign. Asked by the Enfield Dispatch to respond to the petition recently launched by Gina Sone-Demetrious following the death of her sister Laura in January, TfL’s head of policing and community safety said the […]
Eight North London bus routes saved by new operator
A new operator has been found after a bus company suddenly withdrew eight TfL services. Sullivan Buses, which runs the 217, 298, 299, 327, 389, 399, 549 and W9 bus routes, said on Friday it had “reluctantly” decided to stop the services due to “decreasing income” from TfL. But TfL quickly resolved the issue, announcing that a […]
Alexander Dennis presents next-generation Enviro400EV for London
Alexander Dennis have unveiled the first next-generation Enviro400EV battery-electric double decker built to TfL specification. The Enviro400EV for London is fitted with 472kWh batteries as standard, which the manufacturer is now able to warrant for 14 years or 1 million km, whichever comes first, under normal operating conditions in the capital. This allows the zero-emission […]
London pedicabs: Legislation consultation not due until 2025
TfL still does not have a date for its crackdown on rogue pedicabs, despite being given new powers in March. TfL says it needs to launch a consultation but that could be at least six months away. The leader of Licenced Taxi Drivers Association has labelled the delay a disgrace. The colourful, often loud vehicles […]
London’s ULEZ expansion ‘curbs emissions, but impact falls short’
London City Hall’s latest data reveals that the ULEZ expansion across all boroughs last year has yielded a moderate reduction in harmful emissions, though not as significantly as its initial launch in 2019. AutoExpress reports that within just six months, the Greater London Authority (GLA) reported a 3.5 per cent decrease in harmful roadside emissions. Notably, nitrogen oxide […]