TfL ‘to give up Freedom pass reserve powers’
February 13, 2009 by Martin Hoscik · 2 Comments
London Councils, the umbrella group representing the capital’s borough councils, formally agreed yesterday to contribute to the funding of the 24 hour Freedom Pass and to guarantee the scheme for the next five years. Although the extension of the Freedom Pass to 24 hours was announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson the scheme is funded and operated by the capital’s boroughs.
24hr freedom pass goes live on January 2nd
December 18, 2008 by Martin Hoscik · 7 Comments
Boris Johnson used a visit to Bermondsey this morning to confirm that London’s Freedom Pass holders will be able to benefit from free travel on the capital’s transport network 24 hours a day from 2nd January.
Boris announces above inflation fare increase
September 4, 2008 by Martin Hoscik · 10 Comments
Boris Johnson has announced a raft of fare increases which will see a single Oyster Pay as You Go bus trip increase to 90p plus higher costs for bus passes and season tickets. Overall fares will increase by six per cent in 2009.
Assembly Sack TravelWatch Chairman
June 3, 2008 by Staff · Leave a Comment
The London Assembly yesterday voted to remove to Brian Cooke from the role of Chairman of London TravelWatch after it found he was in breach of his terms and conditions on employment.
Livingstone Calls For ‘Immediate Implementation of 24/7 Freedom Pass’
May 19, 2008 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has given the clearest indication yet that he’s not about to abandon London politics with a carefully timed intervention on the future of the Freedom Pass.
Local Government in London
May 4, 2008 by Staff · Leave a Comment
Local government in the capital is conducted by 32 borough authorities and the City of London. These local authorities are responsible for delivering a range of services including education, social housing and waste management and also collect the Council Tax.