Drop tube fares like trains Boris Johnson urged
August 19, 2009 12:00 AM
In The London Paper
Originally published by London Assembly Liberal Democrats
In The London Paper
Originally published by London Assembly Liberal Democrats
'Drop Tube fares like trains', Boris Johnson urged
London Mayor comes under pressure to cut Tube, bus and tram fares from Caroline Pidgeon, chairman of the London Assembly Transport Committee, after a drop in train ticket prices was announced
by: John Dunne
19 August 2009
The Mayor has been urged to reduce Tube fares
Times Newspapers Ltd
BORIS Johnson faces calls for a reduction or freeze in Tube, tram and bus fares after cuts in train ticket prices were announced.
Prices are set to drop by 0.4 per cent on overland services in January, meaning thousands of commuters will benefit from cheaper travel.
Tube, bus and tram fares are set by the Mayor through Transport for London (TfL).
They increased by an average of 6 per cent in January.
Caroline Pidgeon, chairman of the London Assembly Transport Committee, said: "With prices falling by 1.4 per cent in July, the Mayor should not hesitate to Âannounce that fares will at least be frozen in 2010."
A spokesman for Johnson said: "He will take all factors into consideration to set out a fair and affordable package."
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