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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jenn Selby

Transport for London may go bankrupt without extra funds, claims mayor

people on a tube train
London mayor Sadiq Khan wants a long-term funding package to secure TfL’s finances. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images

London’s transport authority could declare bankruptcy in a matter of days if the government fails to provide continued financial support.

Transport for London (TfL) saw its income severely reduced during the Covid-19 pandemic because of the sudden lack of passengers travelling on the network.

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