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Sadiq Khan
London Travel News has published 28 stories involving Sadiq Khan, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Tube & Rail · StratfordStratford International eyed for European train services
Mayor Sadiq Khan is in talks with the government about international trains stopping at Stratford International. The move could bring services to and from France and other European countries to east London, with rail minister Lord Hendy confirming government support.
Stratford3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow third runway: Government hires £3m bankers amid taxpayer risk fears
The Government is hiring financial advisers for up to £3 million to assess the economic viability of a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The move comes amid concerns that taxpayers could ultimately bear significant costs for the £49 billion expansion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 65 
Cycling & Walking · LondonMayor plans single London-wide rule for dockless bikes
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has proposed a unified regulatory system for dockless rental bikes across the capital. The plan aims to address issues of safety, parking, and data sharing, potentially replacing the current borough-by-borough approach.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20- Airports · Heathrow
Conservatives back Heathrow third runway, Labour leader open
A future Conservative government would support the delivery of a third runway at Heathrow, pledging to remove barriers to its construction. Labour leader Andy Burnham has stated he has an 'open mind' on the expansion plans, which London Mayor Sadiq Khan opposes.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation starts 26 October
Parts of Oxford Street will become traffic-free from 26 October, with buses, taxis, and bikes banned from a nearly one-kilometre stretch. Westminster Council has raised concerns about the implementation and potential traffic displacement.
Westminster2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Airports · Heathrow
PM Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Heathrow Third Runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused five times to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Citing London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition and climate targets, his stance casts significant doubt on the £49 billion expansion plan.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 69 · Hype 41 - Airports · Heathrow
Heathrow third runway faces four-year delay
Heathrow Airport has cautioned that its proposed third runway, originally slated for a 2035 opening, could be delayed by as much as four years. The airport now aims to secure planning permission by 2029, with an opening within the following decade.
Heathrow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Buses & Trams · LondonTfL to run London buses directly again
Transport for London is launching a new company, Buses for London (BfL), to operate bus routes directly for the first time since 2009. Route 6 will be the first service run by BfL, starting in late 2027.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Buses & Trams · London
London buses return to public ownership
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the creation of Buses for London, a new publicly-owned bus company. The company will initially operate 100 zero-emission buses on Route 6 from late 2027, with plans to expand if successful.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · 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 - Buses & Trams · London
London bus speeds hit record low as journeys lengthen
London's bus network is experiencing a significant decline in average speeds, reaching the lowest point since records began in 2013-14. This slowdown is affecting nearly all routes and contributing to a fall in passenger journeys.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40 - Buses & Trams · London
TfL to build 53 new toilets for bus drivers
Transport for London (TfL) will construct 53 new toilet facilities for bus drivers over the next three years. This initiative is part of a broader £6 million investment in driver welfare for the current financial year, aiming to ensure suitable facilities are available on all London bus routes.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 
Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Hopper Fare Marks Decade With 1.43 Billion Free Journeys
London's Hopper fare has reached its 10th anniversary, facilitating over 1.43 billion free bus and tram journeys. Introduced in September 2016, the fare allows unlimited travel within an hour for the cost of one journey.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · London
Mayor Sadiq Khan seeks more local transport funding powers
The Mayor of London has been informed by government ministers that he must be allowed to raise and retain local funds for transport infrastructure. Professor Tony Travers suggests this would enable more projects to proceed.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Buses & Trams · LondonHopper Fare Marks Milestone Amid Bus Service Adjustments
London's Hopper bus fare has enabled more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes since its introduction in September 2016. The fare, which allows unlimited travel within an hour, has been praised for simplifying journeys, though some bus routes face reduced frequencies.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
Westminster3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20- Buses & Trams · London
London buses to get air conditioning by 2027
All Transport for London buses will be fitted with air conditioning by May 2027, following industrial action by drivers concerned about cabs reaching over 40C. UV protective film will also be installed.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Buses & Trams · East LondonNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches in Havering
Transport for London has launched the new Superloop route SL12, connecting Gants Hill and Rainham. The service, which uses zero-emission electric buses, is free to use until September 11 and expands the Superloop network into Havering.
East London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street car-free testing begins October 2026
Oxford Street is set to become car-free for a live testing phase starting in October 2026. The pedestrianisation will cover nearly a kilometre of the famous shopping street, with buses and cyclists diverted. Emergency and refuse vehicles will retain access.
Westminster3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 60
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway plans face growing opposition
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, which would involve demolishing villages including Harmondsworth, Sipson, and Longford, are facing increasing opposition. The Mayor of London and Transport for London have formally declared their stance against the expansion.
Heathrow4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway opposed by London mayor over £9bn transport costs
The London mayor and Transport for London have formally opposed Heathrow’s third runway plans, citing £9bn in unfunded transport upgrades, 60,000 additional daily car trips, and reduced noise respite for residents. The government will decide on next steps later in 2026.
Heathrow5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
WorldNeasden Waste Fire Halts Tube Lines
A large fire at the LondonEnergy Wembley Waste Transfer Station in Neasden prompted a significant response from the London Fire Brigade, leading to the closure of the Metropolitan line and partial suspension of the Jubilee line. All employees were confirmed safe.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 40- Roads & Driving · London
Ulez shows health benefits for London children
The ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) in London has demonstrated significant health benefits for children, according to a recent study. The scheme has also been credited with reducing air pollution, traffic congestion, and noise, while creating more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Buses & Trams · South LondonSuperloop bus journey offers new perspective on south London
A first-time Superloop bus journey revealed the changing scenery from Sutton to Croydon, offering a different view of south London. The route, described by TfL as a 'game changer', includes luggage space and saw revenue protection officers issuing fines.
South London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Fares & Tickets · LondonTfL fare evasion losses reach £211m as hidden 10% cut revealed
Transport for London’s annual fare evasion losses may reach £211 million, £21 million more than the £190 million figure it publishes, after a 10% reduction to account for incomplete data. TfL aims to cut evasion from 3.5% to 1.5% by 2031 but has never released its confidence assessment.
London5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Tube & Rail · LondonNight Tube marks decade with 67 million journeys but no expansion plans
London’s Night Tube has carried 67 million passengers since its 2016 launch, with 81,000 journeys each Friday and Saturday. TfL says no expansion is planned, citing funding and maintenance constraints, despite calls for Thursday services to match changing nightlife patterns.
London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Projects · East LondonGallows Corner roundabout delays leave Havering residents without answers
Havering MP Julia Lopez has accused the Mayor of London of ignoring Freedom of Information requests about cost overruns and project mismanagement at Gallows Corner roundabout. Works, originally due to finish in September 2025, remain incomplete as Essex and Suffolk Water finalise repairs.
East London5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 95 · Hype 48
Cycling & Walking · LondonCycleway network in London reaches 450km, five times larger than in 2016
Transport for London has expanded the Cycleway network to 450km, a five-fold increase since 2016. New sections in Camden, Wandsworth and a planned 4.5km route in Harrow will improve connections, while daily cycling journeys have risen to 1.5 million in 2025.
London5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 60 · Hype 50