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Oxford Street bus numbers to be slashed by 40%

April 20, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Transport for London says buses will be redirected away from the capital’s busiest shopping street, with the termini for some routes to Park Lane, Trafalgar Square and Tottenham Court Road, while some routes will be extended to maintain connections. 

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AMs warned dock-less bike hire scheme could pose “real challenge” for London

April 19, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

London Assembly members have heard there are significant logistical challenges in converting the capital’s hire bike scheme to a cheaper, more easily expanded dock-less system.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

TfL to consider safety improvements to 73 dangerous road junctions

April 19, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The list of accident blackspots was drawn up after the capital’s transport agency assessed casualty figures for the past three years, work it will carry out each year to ensure improvements are targeted where they’re most needed.

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“Furious” Sadiq Khan orders bus firms to stop underpaying trainee drivers

April 13, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Payment of the London Living Wage, currently £9.75 an hour, is a condition of the firms’ contracts with Transport for London but the union has discovered that some firms are failing to live up to their obligations.

Filed Under: News

Local councils join business leaders and landlords in urging ministers to approve Crossrail 2

April 13, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

If built, the rail link would connect Cheshunt in Hertfordshire to Epsom in Surrey, passing through Clapham Junction, Victoria and Tottenham Court Road, slashing journey times for passengers.

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