Taxi fares in the capital are set to rise after Transport for London approved a 2.7% increase to help drivers “meet rising costs.” The increase was approved by TfL’s board in recognition of ” a 12 per cent increase in fuel costs and a 2 per cent increase in average national earnings.” In a statement […]
Boris & Ken need to set out their vision for ‘austerity London’
Just before Christmas LBC radio secured itself a place in the history books as the instigator of the first skirmish between Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone in the tediously long campaign for 2012’s Mayoral elections. The consensus appears to be that the pair haven’t engaged in direct combat since the 2008 election yet, between anti-Ken […]
Passengers warned ahead of London fare increase
Public transport users in London are being reminded that fares across the capital’s range of services are set to increase by 6.8 per cent next week in line with changes first announced in October. The new fares come into effect from Sunday 2 January 2011 and will see the cost of a single Oyster bus […]
Boris and Ken clash over WEZ abolition
London Mayor Boris Johnson found himself in an unscheduled debate with predecessor Ken Livingstone today as he celebrated the upcoming abolition of the western extension zone of the congestion charge.
On New Year’s Eve don’t let the needy pay your fare
According to posts on Twitter, Boris Johnson has signed up online loan company Wonga to sponsor free travel on New Year’s Eve. The news is interesting because Transport for London’s press release announcing the release of the Christmas Travel guide made no mention of sponsorship, a huge difference with past years. Maybe TfL’s shyness is […]
