Increased congestion and major roadworks are being blamed for the number of bus journeys in London falling by almost 3 times the rate seen elsewhere in England. DfT figures show that outside London, the number of journeys made in 2016/17 was down 0.8% when compared with 2015/16, versus a fall of 2.3% in the capital.
Waterloo roundabout transformation to start in early 2020
The work will deliver “dramatic changes” including the introduction of segregated cycle lanes, wider footpaths and a full redesign of “the intimidating” junction.
Hillingdon Council offers to save Uxbridge police station from Sadiq Khan’s axe
The station is one of dozens being closed by the Met and Mayor Sadiq Khan as they try and absorb the latest round of budget cuts.
Congestion Charge penalties to rise in the New Year
Over the past five years Transport for London has seen a 12 per cent increase in the number of motorists failing to pay the charge and being issued with Charge Notices.
Soarings costs will damage smaller firms’ ability to support the economy, warns FSB
Research recently published by the Federation Of Small Businesses found that government-driven business costs have risen in London by 13.2% over the past five years, higher than any other region in the UK.
