London Sports Festival moves from 3×3 basketball success to pickleball at the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Yard
Incomplete journeys on the Tube could become history as TfL allows passengers using contactless to get payment updates on the go June 15, 2018 Incomplete journeys on the Tube could soon become a thing of the past for passengers with a penchant for contactless. Transport for London (TfL) has announced this morning that customers can now check their contactless journey history using their phone on the go, with real-time updates on the TfL app. Half of all Tube and [...]
Incomplete journeys on the Tube could become history as TfL allows passengers using contactless to get payment updates on the go June 15, 2018 Incomplete journeys on the Tube could soon become a thing of the past for passengers with a penchant for contactless. Transport for London (TfL) has announced this morning that customers can now check their contactless journey history using their phone on the go, with real-time updates on the TfL app. Half of all Tube and [...]
These are the 10 emptiest Tube stations on the London Underground network June 14, 2018 You may recall that we shared back in April that Waterloo had lost the top spot as the busiest Tube station last year to King's Cross St Pancras. But what about the emptier ones for those of us looking for some welcome respite from the heaving transport network? Well, Transport for London's (TfL) latest bumper [...]
Thursday’s 24-hour Tube strike has been called off, as talks between unions and TfL are suspended June 13, 2018 A 24-hour Tube strike on the Jubilee line due to be held on Thursday has been called off, due to a row over timetable changes between theTransport for London (TfL) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. Two previous 24-hour walkouts, organised by both RMT and train drivers' union Aslef and set for 6 [...]
What you need to know about the June Tube strike that could mean no Jubilee Line service and busier stations than usual June 12, 2018 A 24-hour Tube strike is still set to go ahead on Thursday due to a row over new timetable changes. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union is holding a walkout on Thursday 14 June, pending further talks with Transport for London (TfL). Here's what we know so far about the likely disruption… Which line [...]
TfL issues travel advice for Thursday’s 24-hour Tube strike and warns Jubilee Line passengers of disruption June 12, 2018 Commuters on the Jubilee Line are being warned to brace themselves for further strike action on Thursday which will mean no services will be in operation. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union is currently in talks with Transport for London(TfL) to prevent the action going ahead. If it does go ahead, there will be [...]
First look: London’s roadmap to becoming the world’s smartest city June 11, 2018 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will today reveal more details around his plan to make London the world’s smartest city, as chief digital officer Theo Blackwell gives City A.M. the inside scoop. The Smarter London Together roadmap, which will be discussed in full tomorrow in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), is proposing more than [...]
TfL to track bus passenger journeys in a bid to reveal new commuter data June 7, 2018 Transport for London (TfL) has said it will be trialling new tactics for automatic passenger counting for three months, in an attempt to improve services with real-time travel information. Beginning on June 8, TfL will use technology like cameras aimed at the floor to track footsteps, door sensors and wifi connection data to identify the [...]
Revealed: The 15 best employers in Britain for work-life balance, as rated by staff June 7, 2018 Dealing with millions of busy commuters might not sound like the dream job, but according to a new study workers at Transport for London (TfL) are the most content with their work-life balance. The rankings, compiled by job site Indeed, showed that TfL had a better “staff first” mentality than any other company in the [...]
Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans scrapped by Westminster Council June 7, 2018 Plans for pedestrianisation of Oxford Street have effectively been scrapped by Westminster Council this evening. In a letter sent round to residents, Westminster council leader Nickie Aiken said there was a "strong democratic mandate" that the scheme was not backed by residents. "As a result, Westminster City Council has taken the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street [...]