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Cycling & Walking · All LondonGovernment launches e-bike regulation consultation
The Department for Transport is consulting on new regulations for e-bikes, seeking to standardise parking rules, fleet sizes, and insurance requirements. The move aims to address concerns about pavement obstruction and antisocial behaviour.
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Unlawful A20 speed limit fines net £6.6m
Transport for London raised £6.6 million from speeding fines on the A20 after reducing the limit to 40mph. However, the restriction was imposed without formal authority, raising questions about the validity of the fines.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTube passengers face 'dangerous' noise levels
Passengers on London's Victoria, Northern, and Jubilee Tube lines are exposed to noise levels above 100 decibels, potentially causing hearing damage. Transport for London received over 700 noise complaints in three years, with £9 million allocated for track grinding to reduce noise.
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Sadiq Khan calls for robotaxi cap in London
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a limit on the number of robotaxis operating on city streets. He is concerned about the potential impact on air quality, traffic, and employment for drivers.
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Tube & Rail · StratfordStratford International to welcome cross-Channel trains
Stratford International Station is set to become a destination for cross-Channel trains, with the Government supporting Mayor Sadiq Khan's £20 million plan. Virgin Trains has secured track access for services to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam starting in 2030.
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Andy Burnham backs London transport and housing boost
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined plans to unlock London's 'untapped potential' through improved transport links and housing. A proposed 'London Deal' with Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority seeks to provide the capital with more devolved powers.
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Business Leaders Urge Chancellor for New Transport Funding Powers
Business leaders are urging Chancellor John Healey to grant Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan new financial powers. The proposals could unlock funding for key transport schemes, including the West London Orbital and Bakerloo line extension, and boost economic growth across the capital.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Tube & Rail · London
West London Orbital rail project to cut journey times
The West London Orbital rail project is set to improve transport links in Southwest London, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. The scheme will connect Hendon to Hounslow via existing rail lines, potentially cutting journey times by over 30 minutes.
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Projects · LondonLondon New Year's Eve fireworks tickets go on sale October 23
Tickets for London's 2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display will be available from October 23, 2026, at 12pm. The event on the South Bank will host 100,000 attendees, with prices frozen at last year's rates.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Projects · LondonMayor's disability plan criticised for lack of ambition
The Mayor of London's first strategy for deaf and disabled Londoners has drawn criticism for not being ambitious enough. While the plan includes measures for housing, transport, jobs, and public services, one assembly member stated it lacked the necessary scale and investment.
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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.
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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 - Projects · London
London tourism tax capped at 5%, BBC understands
London's proposed tourism levy will be capped at 5% of accommodation costs, the BBC understands. This follows government plans to grant mayors powers to introduce such a tax, with potential implementation by March 2028.
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