If I were looking to impart a positive spin on the biggest TfL fares increases in a decade, I might say it is at least, technically, below December’s 30-year high inflation rate of 5.4 per cent.
But that is only one of many reasons why I don’t work in political communications. Today’s announcement – an overall fares increase across all TfL services of an average of 4.8 per cent – will hit many Londoners already facing soaring energy costs, spiralling rents and higher taxes.
