Fideres Study Finds TfL Fare Zones Disproportionately Burden Ethnic Minority Commuters June 10, 2026 London's Underground fare zone system may constitute unlawful indirect discrimination against BAME commuters, according to a new study by Fideres Partners.
For all their charm, digital banks still leave me tearing my hair out June 10, 2026 I admire London’s digital banks. But three events in the past month have made me realise I’m not parting ways with my high street bank any time soon. The first was dodgy transactions that started showing up on my Revolut account. I was being charged for random TfL tube journeys. I had a feeling this [...]
‘We’ve got lots of things going for us America doesn’t’: Sadiq Khan on competing with Silicon Valley June 8, 2026 Sadiq Khan has claimed that shifting political dynamics in the US are actively driving tech talent and venture capital to the UK, arguing that London possesses structural and cultural advantages that “America doesn’t” as he seeks to position the capital against Silicon Valley. The Mayor of London announced a new £12m investment programme on Monday [...]
Chaos at Heathrow as burst water pipe causes train cancellations May 30, 2026 Passengers are facing major travel disruption travelling to and from Heathrow airport after a burst pipe ground train services to a halt earlier today. Transport for London said there were no services on the Elizabeth Line between Hayes and Harlington and Heathrow due to a signal failure caused by flooding at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3. The Heathrow Express was also affected [...]
TfL decommissions Oxford Circus air conditioning despite sweltering heat May 27, 2026 Temperatures may be hitting record highs in the capital but City commuters are unlikely to find relief from the heat underground, after TfL decided to decommission the air conditioning systems at one of its busiest stations. London’s transport operator unveiled plans in 2012 to install air cooling systems at Oxford Circus and Green Park, two [...]
Tube strikes called off in last-minute U-turn May 18, 2026 This week’s round of London tube strikes have been called off in a last-ditch reversal by the drivers’ union. The strikes were due to cover two 24-hour periods later this Week, from 12pm on Tuesday and 12pm on Thursday. The industrial action was called by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union over Transport for [...]
Local elections 2026: who will win in Hammersmith and Fulham Council? May 6, 2026 Labour won 40 of 50 seats in 2022 and remains favourite to hold Hammersmith and Fulham, but two councillor defections to the Greens signal growing pressure. Council tax has risen 4.99 per cent to £1,009 at Band D, the borough faces steep funding cuts by 2028/29, and Hammersmith Bridge remains closed to vehicles with a [...]
Lyft Expands in London with Gett UK Acquisition April 23, 2026 Key takeaways: Lyft has agreed to acquire Gett's United Kingdom business with close expected in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions. Gett is one of London’s leading black cab apps with strong enterprise business-to-business (B2B) relationships, and brings together the majority of Greater London’s registered black cab drivers and will nearly double the number of rides on the Lyft platform in London. With Gett, Lyft is expanding its coverage of London's full ground transport ecosystem. This advances Lyft’s sustainable global growth strategy, while expanding “out” in more locations and “up” into more high-value segments.
Tube strikes could cost London up to £760m this year April 22, 2026 Tube strikes planned until June could cost London’s economy up to £760m altogether, analysis provided to City AM has estimated. Lost working days due to uncertainty over the terms of 24-hour strikes is set to lead to hundreds of millions of pounds in lost income, economists have said. The Centre for Economics and Business Research [...]
Lime pedals new flat fee pass for London’s delivery drivers April 21, 2026 Lime is piloting a new ‘delivery pass’ in London designed to give the capital’s growing number of food delivery cyclist cheaper access to its e-bike fleet, City AM understands. The new, reduced price package has landed on the app as concerns mount over the proliferation of illegal and unregulated bikes on the city’s streets. The [...]