Freedom Pass holders urged to renew early
January 1, 2010 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Freedom Pass holders are being urged to renew their passes early to ensure they can continue to enjoy free travel on the capital’s transport network after 31st March. Paid for largely by the capital’s borough councils, and administered by the pan-London body London Councils, the Freedom Pass is the UK’s most comprehensive concessionary fares scheme and is a vital service for the millions of older and disabled Londoners.
From 2012 we should cut fares not protect polluters
December 30, 2009 by Ken Livingstone · 12 Comments
Ken Livingstone says if he were re-elected as mayor in 2012 “I would take immediate steps to reduce the fares burden on Londoners.”
Fares advice issued by passenger watchdog
December 23, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · 1 Comment
Passenger watchdog London TravelWatch is urging transport users in the capital to check they are getting the best deal on fares before buying their season ticket for the New Year.
Johnson dismisses one hour bus fare proposal
December 16, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · Leave a Comment
Advocates of a one hour transferrable bus fare look set to be disappointed after it emerged Mayor Boris Johnson has once again rejected calls for the introduction of the new ticket.
Minister defends concessionary fare funding changes
November 11, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · Leave a Comment
Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has dismissed concerns that London may suffer from proposed cuts in Government funding for concessionary travel.
London politicians condemn Government freedom pass cuts
November 5, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · 2 Comments
The Government has been condemned for hitting Londoners with “a double whammy” after a consultation document revealed Ministers intend to remove almost £29m from the funding of London’s Freedom Pass.
