London may get specific river crossing committee
Transport for London’s commissioner Andy Byford has stated he would be in favour of formalising the existence of a committee to oversee maintenance of London’s river crossings. London’s financial paper City AM says that at the London Assembly’s transport committee, Byford agreed that TfL alongside the central government and London boroughs should formalise the mandate […]
TfL sets out bus strategy
Transport for London has published its long-term plan for buses, which it aims to see the network attract more customers and help the capital become net zero by 2030. Buses are already the most used form of public transport in the capital, and TfL says its Bus Action Plan will create an even more attractive […]
London cab fares rising 5.5%
Black cabs fares in London are to rise 5.5% in an attempt to reduce the number of drivers giving up the profession and coping with a rise in costs. London’s Evening Standard reports that, from 30 April, minimum fares between 5am and 10pm will increase from £3.20 to £3.80, while travellers to Heathrow will see […]
New cycle lane for Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich and Transport for London have confirmed plans to make improvements to a cycle route between Greenwich and Woolwich, following a successful initial trial period. The council says the temporary cycle lane was installed during the pandemic to help people get around the borough by bike more easily and safely. Following feedback […]
TfL funding deal includes driverless train requirement
It’s been revealed Transport for London must work towards introducing driverless trains on the Tube under the terms of its new £200m bail-out deal. The London Evening Standard has seen full details of the conditions that TfL is required to meet in return for its latest bailout contained in a letter from Transport Secretary Grant […]
Government agrees £200m deal to keep Transport for London services running
The Government has agreed a fourth extraordinary funding settlement for Transport for London worth £200m, allowing the capital’s transport network to continue to operate. The settlement will run until 24 June, which the government says reaffirms its commitment to the network as it recovers from the pandemic and continues to work towards long-term financial sustainability. […]
TfL says new data shows ‘pedestrian priority’ signal success
Transport for London has published new data that shows how Green Person Authority traffic signals could be used to make walking in the capital safer and easier. In May 2021, TfL installed the new technology at 18 crossings across London. These priority signals show a continuous green signal to pedestrians until a vehicle is detected […]
TfL funding talks to continue through the week
Talks between the Government and Transport for London to try to agree a long-term funding arrangement for London’s transport network will continue until Friday, with extra funds available to cover the gap in finance this week. TfL has issued the following statement: “We continue to discuss our funding requirements with the Government. There is no […]
TfL “may file for bankruptcy”
It’s being reported Transport for London may declare itself bankrupt within days if a funding deal can’t be agreed with the Department for Transport. London’s financial paper City AM quotes a spokesperson for the Mayor of London saying that the Mayor Sadiq Khan was still “locked in negotiations” with the Government about a new funding […]
London Mayor faces Congestion Charge weekend fine criticism
It’s emerged that almost one in 10 drivers caught out by London’s weekend congestion charge have had their fines quashed. More than 34,000 of the 387,174 penalty charges issued during 2021 have been overturned, according to figures released to The Daily Telegraph after a Freedom of Information request.T The paper says the findings come after […]