More than 2,000 TfL bus drivers have caught Covid-19 since October March 17, 2021 More than 2,000 Transport for London (TfL) bus drivers contracted Covid-19 in the four months between October and January, new data from the operator has shown. According to figures collected from the contractors which run the capital’s bus services, 2,017 of around 25,000 drivers caught the virus in that period. The operator only started collecting [...]
Sadiq Khan ‘shelves plans to charge fossil fuel cars driving into central London’ amid Ulez furore August 30, 2023 Sadiq Khan has shelved plans to potentially charge all combustion-engined cars driving into central London, it has been reported, after he spent Tuesday defending the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). Proposals outlined in the Mayor’s 2018 transport strategy for a “zero emission zone” in the heart of the capital have been dropped, the [...]
Elizabeth Line: London can enjoy strike free half term as industrial action on route binned May 23, 2023 Elizabeth Line strikes will no longer take place on 27 May, marking the end of planned half-term industrial action for London’s busiest route as it marks its first anniversary. Eighty percent of TSSA members voted to accept the latest pay offer, which the union says addressed their main concerns. As a result, the planned ‘Action [...]
Canary Wharf buzz almost back as Elizabeth line sees passenger demand near pre-pandemic levels February 2, 2023 Passenger demand at Canary Wharf is now at 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels on weekdays, according to new data. Transport for London (TfL) figures shared exclusively today with City A.M. show that travel demand on Thursdays has returned to 90 per cent of 2019 levels, while passenger numbers are exceeding pre-pandemic levels on most [...]
Mildmay, Weaver and Liberty: What do the London Overground’s new names actually mean? February 15, 2024 The London Overground's six lines have been renamed and given colours, significantly changing the Tube network's world-famous map.
Qatari investment in London pulled into question over transport advert ban November 26, 2022 Qatar is reportedly reviewing its investment in London after the capital banned the country’s adverts from its transport network. Transport for London (TfL) contacted Q22, the body overseeing the World Cup, to inform them of the ban this week, the Financial Times reported, citing a person involved in the Qatari review. In response, Qatar said [...]
Grant Shapps: Sadiq Khan cannot ‘raid national budget’ to fix TfL finances February 3, 2021 Grant Shapps has this morning said that Sadiq Khan cannot “just raid the national budget” to fix Transport for London’s ailing finances. Speaking to the Transport Select Committee, the transport secretary said that it would not be fair on taxpayers to fund services and concessions that were not available outside of London. The comments raise [...]
Bus drivers on 70 routes in N London to strike for seven days in December November 29, 2022 Bus drivers working for garages operated by Metroline will strike on seven days next month starting on 1 December. Londoners are being warned some other bus services and the tube network will be busier as a result of the Unite union action affecting 70 routes. The action will impact bus journeys mainly in the north, [...]
Travelling this Easter? Here’s all you need to know for London transport, planes, trains, and cars March 27, 2024 After more than a year of rail delays, and the recent M25 closures, we take a look at what the great Easter getaway will look like this year.
New names and colours for six London Overground lines announced February 15, 2024 London's six Overground lines are to be given a new name and line colour in a bid to make it easier for passengers to get around.