Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, yesterday announced the fares package for next year which are set to see cash bus fares increase to 2 pounds a journey.

Tourists and other overseas visitors are now able to order Oyster cards before they arrive in the capital thanks to a new scheme launched by the Mayor today.

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a reminder to Londoners aged 16 and 17 and who are in full-time education that they can apply for free travel on buses and trams from 1 September.

Liberal Democrats on the London Assembly have called for the re-introduction of bus conductors after figures showed an increase in the levels of crime on London’s bus network.