3,500 armed forces veterans have taken up Boris Johnson's Veterans Pass scheme which entitles then to free travel in London, almost 1,000 more than were expected to benefit from the scheme. The prospect of concessionary fares for veterans was first raised by Johnson during last … [Read more...]
Boris launches free travel for war veterans
November 7, 2008 By
London Mayor Boris Johnson was in Greenwich today to launch a new fares concession for war veterans entitling anyone in receipt of a pension under the War Pensions Scheme or the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme to free travel in the capital. Introduction of the scheme was a key manifesto … [Read more...]
Boris announces above inflation fare increase
September 4, 2008 By
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. On the underground the £4 adult cash fare via Zone … [Read more...]
Johnson Reveals ‘Veterans Pass’ Scheme
February 11, 2008 By
Boris Johnson's campaign team have revealed more details of his 'Veterans Pass' scheme which was announced in today's Sun. The scheme would entitle all London residents in receipt of War Pension or its replacement the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and war widows to free travel … [Read more...]
