Khan hits back at Government criticism over TfL’s financial situaton
London’s Mayor says he will not accept what he calls the government’s “vindictive” proposals for transport funding in London. Writing on the LabourList website, Sadiq Khan says government wants to hike up transport fares in London way above inflation, increase council tax bills and force millions more to pay the Congestion Charge. “This would effectively […]
Government could “take control” of TfL
It’s being reported that the Government is threatening to take over the running of Transport for London unless Mayor Sadiq Khan agrees to a series of demands in return for a cash bailout. The London financial paper City AM and the Financial Times say transport secretary Grant Shapps has set out a number of demands […]
TfL reported to be getting £1bn bailout – with conditions
With Transport for London about to run out of money, according to previous comments from Mayor Sadiq Khan, it seems like the taxpayer will be offering a further cash input to keep services running. Sky News reports it has spoken to sources who say that the Government has agreed to give a further £1 billion, […]
Siemens Mobility and Transport for London develop new adaptive traffic control solution
Siemens Mobility and Transport for London (TfL) have launched a new adaptive traffic control system-FUSION. FUSION is now ka key part of London’s Real Time Optimiser (RTO) system, which will provide a completely new way of managing roads across the city, revolutionising the system that has been keeping the network London moving for over 30 […]
Packed line-up confirmed for JCT Symposium 2020 as delegate numbers soar
Delegates at this year’s JCT Traffic Signals Symposium will hear how data from existing urban traffic control systems could be used to help reduce the environmental impact of transport in the future. The fascinating presentation from Professor Margaret Bell is one of 20 lined up for the two-day online event which has already seen a […]
Ford trialling accident prediction technology
A consortium led by Ford is developing a way of using connected vehicle and roadside sensor data to predict where road crashes may take place. The Data-Driven Road Safety Tool will analyse the information to suggest the likely locations and possible root causes of potential road safety hotspots. Researchers say the insights will enable cities […]
Boris calls for driverless tube trains
Boris Johnson says any future government bailout of Transport for London should come on the condition that it reduces its reliance on human drivers on the tube network. City AM reports that the Prime Minister told journalists that trains can be run without somebody sitting in the driver’s cab all the time. “So what I […]
Shapps criticises TfL fare freeze
The Transport Secretary has described London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s decision to freeze fares on tubes and buses for four years as not “reasonable”, because it led to a shortfall in around £640 million in revenue. Grant Shapps was answering questions posed by the Transport Select Committee over the Government’s £1.6 billion bailout of Transport for […]
Mayoral candidate promises to reverse CC rise
The Conservative candidate for London Mayor is promising to undo the 30% hike in the congestion charge, and its increase in hours if he becomes Mayor in next year’s delayed election. Business paper City AM reports Shaun Bailey has submitted a petition to City Hall against the rise, and that he’s also rejecting Mayor Sadiq […]
New London Congestion Charge price and timings come into effect
London’s Congestion Charge has risen to £15 per day and will now operate for longer, and seven days per week. Transport for London says the increase from £11.50 per day and the lengthening of enforced hours to 10pm is part of a bailout deal with the Government to cover a shortfall in revenue budget deficit. […]