Driverless taxis are a “huge opportunity” to connect parts of outer London, a senior Assembly Member has said – but only if officials ensure their rollout does...
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London should look to Oslo when preparing for the imminent flood of self-driving taxis on the capital’s roads, a former TfL director has said.
Transport for London (TfL) must use new regulatory powers granted by the government to crack down on “nuisance” e-bike parking, City Hall Labour have said.
Transport for London (TfL) have rejected a proposal from the London Assembly to roll out lifesaving bleed control kits in all major bus stations and on...
In preparation for polling day this Thursday, we have some election manifestos from your Islington candidates.
City Hall are hoping London’s historic hosting of the first ever Tour de France Femmes team time trial will see more women take to two wheels across the...
Transport for London (TfL) is leading the way in pioneering a government drive to bring down levels of employee absence, a minister has said.
Cycling in London has become far safer in recent years but there is still “plenty of room” for improvement, Transport for London (TfL) has been told.
Police are failing to effectively deal with “unacceptable” levels of hate crimes and violence against women and girls (VAWG) on public transport in London, a...
The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is set to be one of Sir Sadiq Khan’s lasting legacies in City Hall.
Sadiq Khan has rejected claims of being “anti-car” as he launched a new road safety plan including more 20mph zones and zebra crossings as well as a review...
New solar installations which directly feed Transport for London’s (TfL’s) private electricity supply could power the Victoria Line for nine months every year...
Visit Islington Archives for a fascinating trip through the borough's transport heritage with a display of unique archive material.
Transport for London (TfL) must install lifesaving bleed control kits in all major bus stations and on selected bus routes in areas of serious violence, the...
Upwards of 10,000 injuries recorded at Tube stations over the past three years
Sir Sadiq Khan has ringfenced £20 million in next year’s budget for ‘fares innovation’ to get Londoners back onto the city’s buses.
Transport for London and the British Transport Police must do more to protect frontline staff
Almost half of London’s cyclists still feel unsafe on the capital’s roads despite mass investment in cycle lanes and safety measures, Transport for London...
Transport for London (TfL) is “lacking depth and nuance” when it comes to engaging with the needs of disabled people travelling around the capital, a damning...
One of the greenest local councils in the country says it is cutting back on its net-zero schemes this year due to funding pressure.
The Mayor of London has been told to intervene to save more bus routes from being slashed in the capital after refusing to commit to maintaining current...
Extra bus lanes and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) have increased congestion for private cars on some of London’s streets, Transport for London (TfL)...
Age UK London has launched an open letter calling on London Councils, the local government association representing councils in the capital, to rule out moves...
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