Yesterday's launch of the Venezuelan oil funded low fares initiative has once again led to charges of a rich city stealing from the poor citizens of Venezuela and much public hand-wringing about deals with 'dictators'. These criticisms are more credible where they don't come from … [Read more...]
Mayor Launches 50p Fare for Income Support Recipients
August 20, 2007 By
Ken Livingstone has launched a new scheme which will allow Londoners in receipt of income support to benefit from a reduced bus far of just 50p per journey. The initiative follows the Mayor's deal with Venezuelan Oil Company PetrÓleos de Venezuela Europa which provided a 20 per … [Read more...]
One London Continue to Question Oil Deal
March 23, 2007 By
The One London Party continued their questioning of the Mayor's oil deal with Venezuela yesterday when they quizzed representatives from Transport for London. According to the party there are no concrete figures on how much the Mayor’s plan of giving half-price bus travel to people … [Read more...]
One London and Mayor Clash Over Oil Deal Figures
February 27, 2007 By
The One London Party has dismissed Ken Livingstone's recent statement that providing reduces fairs to London's 250,000 income support recipients would cost £15 million a year. Last week Mayor Livingstone signed a deal with Venezuelan oil company Petróleos de Venezuela Europa which … [Read more...]
All Aboard the 2008 Election Bus
February 21, 2007 By
Yesterday Mayor Livingstone announced an impressive sounding oil deal which will see London's 250,000 recipients of Income Support receive half-priced bus and tram fares. … [Read more...]
Oil Deal ‘Could Cost London 70 million’
February 21, 2007 By
Questioned by One London Party leader Damian Hockney at today's Mayor's Question Time Ken Livingstone admitted he does not know how much yesterday's Venezuelan oil deal will cost Transport for London in lost fare revenue. According to figures released yesterday by the Mayor's office … [Read more...]
Oil Deal Leads to Reduced Bus Fares for 250,000 Londoners
February 20, 2007 By
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has signed an agreement with Venezuelan oil company Petróleos de Venezuela Europa which will see a 20 per cent reduction in the price of fuel for London's bus fleet leading to cheaper fares for Londoners receiving income support. Recipients of the … [Read more...]
Ken’s Trip Cost 30,000GBP
November 13, 2006 By
Ken Livingstone's trip to Cuba and aborted journey to Venezuela cost Londoners almost £30,000 according to figures released to the Assembly today. Costs for the the Mayor and four staff to stay in Cuba were approximately £20,000 which included £11,086 for flights. These costs … [Read more...]
