Back in May Boris Johnson suggested that Oyster’s days were numbered, telling London Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon: “in the end, we will be moving away from Oyster Cards to a Wave and Pay system and in the long run, we do not want to be running a payment system.” He added: “We want to be […]
Thames becomes first European river on Google Street View
Google Street View users can now take virtual trips down the Thames after the search engine giant and Port of London Authority teamed up to create 360-degree photographic images of the river. To capture the images the PLA’s surveying vessel Yantlet was fitted with Google’s Trekker camera – a 4ft, 18kg backpack with a 15-angle […]
New London Assembly report questions bus expansion plans
A new report warns that London’s transport bosses could be underestimating future demand for bus services, a potential failing that could lead to longer waiting times for passengers. Over the past decade bus journey numbers have grown nearly four times faster than London’s population, however Transport for London is planning future services on the assumption […]
Stop & Search usage falls as Hogan-Howe’s intelligence-led approach pays off
When Bernard Hogan-Howe took over as Met Commissioner two years ago he promised to reform the way officers used Stop & Search powers and reduce the 80% of stops which resulted in no action. At the time Sir Bernard said future use of the powers would be more intelligence led so that fewer innocent members […]
Boris announces electric cycle hire scheme
Residents in Muswell Hill are to gain a new transport option after Mayor Boris Johnson announced plans to trial an electric cycle hire scheme in the area. The e-bike trial will be separate but similar to the capital’s existing cycle hire scheme. Unlike conventional bikes, electric cycles include a battery-powered motor which helps the rider […]