TfL introduces new pedicab regulations
Transport for London has introduced new regulations for pedicabs that will be enforced in stages over the coming year. The regulations will mean that drivers and operators will need to apply for licences for both themselves and their vehicles, while further regulations being made later this month will set maximum fares for pedicab journeys that come into force from October. While pedicabs can provide a unique and green […]
Gallows Corner: TfL announces revised works completion date
TfL has announced that it expects to complete all works at Gallows Corner in Romford by the end of April 2026 when the whole junction (both roundabout and flyover) will re-open to general traffic. Until then, the junction is closed to all vehicle traffic except emergency services, black cabs, and Transport for London buses, while […]
TfL lacks “depth and nuance” when engaging with disabled travellers, report suggests
Transport for London is “lacking depth and nuance” when it comes to engaging with the needs of disabled people travelling around the capital, a City Hall report has concluded. The London Assembly Transport Committee have said that TfL’s efforts to make public transport more accessible – including launching a new strategy in 2024 – are […]
Waymo robotaxis accused of using London black cab EV charging points
Waymo is blaming ‘human error’ after self-driving vehicles took electric taxi charging points reserved for London’s black cabs. According to The Telegraph, London’s taxi drivers have clashed with Waymo after its vehicles were found taking up electric charging bays reserved for black cabs. Taxi groups said there had been multiple cases of Waymo’s electric vehicles using dedicated e-taxi […]
Lime director says cyclists should be given priority at lights
Traffic lights in London should automatically turn green for cyclists to help speed up their journeys, according to Lime’s policy director. The majority of traffic light systems in London are fitted with sensors that detect buses approaching. They then turn green sooner to let them pass or stay on green for longer, says the BBC. […]
TfL trials new bus shelter designs at 27 locations
Transport for London (TfL) will begin trialling new bus shelter designs aimed at improving accessibility, safety and customer experience, with the new designs introduced at 27 locations across London over the coming weeks. TfL is committed to making bus travel more attractive as part of its Bus Action Plan, and the new design features will be installed […]
Unite backs TfL proposals for publicly owned buses
Unite has strongly backed proposals for a new publicly owned bus company for London. Last week, Transport for London (TfL) set out a new draft business plan, which aims to transform the capital’s transport network. Within this, it references the development of detailed plans for a new publicly owned bus company in London – the first in […]
Section of the A40 Westway to be closed from March to late April
Transport for London (TfL) will be carrying out essential safety-critical renewal work to the A40 Westway between the A40 Westway Roundabout and the Marylebone flyover from 20 March to late April. This work will require the closure of the A40 Westway and diversions will be in place to allow the work to be carried out. […]
Campaigners call for withdrawal of new floating bus stop guidance
Updated government guidance on the rollout of floating bus stops is “shambolic” and should be withdrawn, campaigners have said. The design, which has a cycle lane between the stop and the kerb, is intended to allow bus passengers to get on and off safely while cyclists continue moving, according to the BBC. Sarah Gayton, street […]
TfL unveils five-year plan to cut congestion and transform London’s road network for the future
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a bold new plan to revolutionise how the capital’s streets operate over the next five years. The first-ever pan-city roadworks plan will focus on using innovation to deliver safer, healthier, and more efficient journeys for millions of Londoners. There will be a particular focus on improving the capital’s bus network – […]