The Latest Breaking News from Transport for London

Sadiq Khan says threat of bedbugs on Tube is ‘real source of concern’

The mayor said Transport for London is ‘taking steps’ to prevent the insects spreading across the city.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Transport for London gives latest on feared bedbug invasion from Paris

Paris may have fallen but London is bracing itself against the insect invasion

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Transport for London gives latest on feared bedbug invasion from Paris

Paris may have fallen but London is bracing itself against the insect invasion

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Why taxing 'junk food' to tackle obesity isn't as simple as it seems

Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that is high in salt and fat. Blair also called for restrictions on advertising unhealthy food.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Twenty is often plenty — but not on every road

London is now, on balance, a 20mph city. The speed limit on more than half of the capital’s roads has fallen, driven by local councils as well as Transport for London curtailing limits on its Red Routes over the last decade.

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023

Cycle ferry to Canary Wharf plan floated as Thames Clippers go green

First battery-powered passenger ferry in Europe launches in central London

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

August bank holiday weekend Tube and bus travel hits post-pandemic high

The new data comes as TfL encourages people to enjoy September’s Open House Festival

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023

Khan ‘shelves plans to charge fossil fuel cars driving into central London’

Proposals outlined in the 2018 transport strategy for a ‘zero emission zone’ in the heart of the capital have reportedly been dropped.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Drivers warned of copycat websites overcharging for Ulez fee

Which? advises drivers paying London ultra-low emission zone fee to make sure they’re using official TfL website

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Vibrant Windrush-themed bus to feature at Notting Hill Carnival

Following the carnival, the bus will be in service throughout Black History Month in October

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023