Sadiq Khan confirmed today that Tube and bus fares will rise by an average of 5.9 per cent — the biggest increase for more than a decade — and the Mayor’s share of council tax will rise by 9.7 per cent, the largest jump for 20 years.
Notably for Londoners aged over 60, the decision made at the start of the pandemic to remove their right to free travel before 9am will be made permanent, generating a saving of £40 million a year.
