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London Assembly
London Travel News has published 12 stories involving London Assembly, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Roads & Driving · All LondonLondon Assembly calls for halt to floating bus stops
The London Assembly has voted to pause the installation of floating bus stops, citing safety fears for partially sighted, older, and disabled residents. Transport for London continues work on some designs.
All London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · London
DLR extension to Thamesmead contracts awarded
The initial contracts have been awarded to commence work on the DLR extension project connecting to Thamesmead. This marks the first step in developing the new transport link.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 10 - Roads & Driving · London
London Assembly calls for TfL control over robotaxis
London Assembly members are urging the government to grant Transport for London (TfL) authority over autonomous taxi services. The call follows a report highlighting uncertainties about robotaxi benefits and potential impacts on public transport, congestion, and accessibility, alongside driver concerns.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Roads & Driving · London
London not ready for driverless taxis, Assembly report warns
A new report from the London Assembly's Transport Committee has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the introduction of driverless taxis. The committee cited concerns over passenger safety, potential traffic congestion, and pollution, stating the capital is not yet prepared for the technology.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40 
Cycling & Walking · WestminsterWestminster seizes over 1,000 dockless bikes in parking crackdown
Westminster City Council has removed more than 1,000 dockless hire bikes from its streets since May as part of a campaign against obstructive parking. The authority has also issued over 5,300 penalty notices to operators, totalling more than £53,000.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 20
Projects · WestminsterWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge could be forced to close within four years due to water damage and 2mm cracks, according to a Westminster City Council document. The council is seeking £6 million for urgent repairs, warning that weight limits or full closure may be necessary if work is not completed by the end of the 2029-30 financial year.
Westminster3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Buses & Trams · London
Mayor rejects bus driver rights, pledges toilets and air conditioning
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected calls for a formal Bus Driver Bill of Rights in Transport for London contracts. He announced plans for toilets on all routes and air conditioning in all cabins by May 2027, alongside further investment in driver facilities.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
London Underground delays rise as renewals backlog hits £6.5bn
Years of postponed infrastructure renewals on the London Underground have led to a significant increase in passenger delays and cancellations. The backlog of essential asset renewals is now estimated at £6.5 billion, impacting daily journeys.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 71 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
Nearly half of Tube track rated 'very poor' amid £6.5bn maintenance gap
Almost half of London Underground track is classified as being in 'very poor' condition, according to a Transport for London report. This situation is linked to a £6.5 billion maintenance backlog and a rise in service disruptions.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40 - Roads & Driving · London
Calls to ban delivery drivers with L plates
Motorcyclists using provisional licences and learner plates could be banned from working as delivery drivers in London. The London Assembly passed a motion urging the government to change regulations, citing road safety concerns.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 95 · Hype 25 
Tube & Rail · LondonTube escalators past shelf life force TfL to cut refurbishment rate
Transport for London has reduced how often it refurbishes escalators, leaving 153 of 566 Tube escalators beyond their expected lifespan. Barnet residents face longer waits at stations like High Barnet and Finchley Central as TfL shifts to a risk-based maintenance approach, spending £56.1m in 2025-26.
London5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Assembly demands bus driver rights as heat complaints hit record
The London Assembly has called for a 'Bill of Rights' for bus drivers after a record number of complaints about overheated buses last year. Drivers say they face fatigue, poor toilet access and extreme temperatures, while TfL insists existing laws and contracts protect them.
London5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 73 · Hype 21