A new report from the House of Commons Transport Committee into February’s snowfalls which resulted in the capital’s bus services being suspended accuses Mayor of London Boris Johnson of a “lack of leadership” in his handling of the issue. The report finds that: “There … [Read more...]
Boris has no need to answer MP’s questions
April 3, 2009 By
It seems some people are getting very excited about Boris Johnson's appearance in front of the Commons Transport Committee as part of their investigation into the snow falls of February 2nd but while the media focus on yet another storm in a tea cup, I'm left wondering what Boris … [Read more...]
London Assembly publish snow report
March 2, 2009 By
London could have recovered faster from last month's snow storms had coordination between boroughs, Transport for London and the emergency services been better, a new report from the London Assembly finds. The Assembly's Transport Committee questioned key figures from TfL and the … [Read more...]
Assembly to investigate snow transport “chaos”
February 5, 2009 By
Members of the London Assembly are to quiz officials from Transport for London over the "chaos" caused by the capital's transport network failing to cope with Monday's bad weather. A special meeting of the London Assembly Transport Committee will be held on Thursday 12 February from … [Read more...]
London’s buses finally leave the garage
February 3, 2009 By
After a day of being confined to their garages owing to the failures of London's borough councils to grit the capital's streets, most of London's bus fleet made a welcome return to the roads today. A statement issued by Transport for London this morning says all but five routes are … [Read more...]
Labour question decision to cancel bus services
February 2, 2009 By
On a day which has seen the majority of London bus routes suspended, Labour's deputy leader on the London Assembly has called for an investigation into the decision not to run services. After a night of heavy snow many Londoners found themselves unable to make crucial journeys as … [Read more...]
Boris thanks Londoners and urges help for vulnerable
February 2, 2009 By
Boris Johnson has thanked Londoners for their efforts to get the capital moving and is urging all would-be passengers to check before they travel in light to the ongoing disruptions to London's roads and transport network. The Mayor has also called on those able to help elderly neighbours … [Read more...]
Snow forces TfL to cancel buses
February 2, 2009 By
Heavy snow across London has forced Transport for London to cancel all bus services across the capital. Shortly after 00.40 a message was posted on the TfL Live travel news website announcing the withdrawal of all London buses "due to adverse weather and dangerous road conditions." The … [Read more...]
