With defeat almost certain, it’s easy to see why no ‘big names’ wanted to put themselves forward but Shaun Bailey, one of two London Assembly members standing for the candidacy, has also the least impressive so far.
TfL confirms plans to axe of shorten dozens of London bus routes
The capital’s transport agency is facing significant funding pressures as a result of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pledge to freeze fares for his entire first term and the withdrawal of central government grants.
TfL partners with modular house builder to provide 450 affordable homes
The firm is focussed on sites which may not otherwise attract development and by using modular methods is able to build new homes “quickly and efficiently,” with many ready for occupation within 12 months following the granting of planning consent.
Consultation opens into London Overground ticket office closures
London TravelWatch is asking passengers for their views on the closures and says it wants “as many passengers as possible” to take part in its online survey which opens today and runs until 11 October 2018.
London’s transport deputy accuses Crossrail bosses of “undue optimism” over original launch date
Heidi Alexander, who joined Sadiq Khan’s team over the summer, also expressed concerns that Crossrail had too much autonomy and said the sponsors risked being blamed for decisions they had little or no influence over.
