Trainline hits out at tube strikes and fare freeze as growth stalls September 11, 2026 Trainline has hit out at tube strikes and the government’s freeze on rail fares, as the train ticketing platform saw sales growth grind to a halt. The FTSE 250 firm posted flat ticket sales in the six months to August, at £2.1bn, blaming “the impact of the regulated fare freeze, additional disruptions from hot weather [...]
Sadiq Khan urged to end London’s e-bike ‘patchwork’ September 10, 2026 Sadiq Khan has been urged to speed up plans for a London-wide e-bike licence, as Forest warned spiralling council fees and a regulatory “patchwork” risk forcing operators from the capital. In a letter to the mayor seen by City AM, the London-based e-bike operator said delays to Transport for London’s new licensing regime were threatening [...]
London doesn’t compete with other UK cities, it competes with global capitals September 2, 2026 London’s rivals are the world’s capital cities. Whether you live in London or Leeds, Leicester or Liverpool, the success of our capital matters for jobs and funding for public services in every single part of the country, says Karim Fatehi A truly competitive capital city which secures international investment, attracts the best talent and drives [...]
TfL greenlights Wayve’s autonomous vehicles in the City August 6, 2026 Transport for London (TfL) has granted British autonomous driving firm Wayve a licence to operate its cars in the City, a move which will see robotaxis will make their first appearance in the capital later this year. Wayve said on Wednesday that TfL has approved a fleet of autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles to operate [...]
Councils accused of turning e-bike operators into ‘revenue stream’ as fees surge July 28, 2026 Cash-strapped London boroughs are squeezing e-bike operators with steep fee rises and growing enforcement charges, as the industry’s heavyweights warn councils are increasingly treating them as a cash cow. One London borough increased annual operating fees more than five-fold in a single year without adding any extra parking bays, according to figures seen by City [...]
Three ways Andy Burnham can avoid Keir Starmer’s mistakes July 21, 2026 The Notebook, where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today Michael Martins shares his tips for the new cabinet and explains why he’s become obsessed with unhinged neighbours As you walk into No. 10 today, you are about to inherit all of former PM Starmer’s problems and none of his excuses, so take [...]
No air conditioning on the Tube? Blame Sadiq Khan July 9, 2026 You could be riding in new, air conditioned trains on the Piccadilly Line and DLR but City Hall has botched their introduction. James Ford is getting hot under the collar... Do you find the tube to be oppressively hot in the summer and unbearable in a heatwave? Ever found yourself sweating on the Central Line? [...]
I’m 60, please don’t give me a Freedom Pass July 7, 2026 Free travel for the over 60s is a perverse incentive for older people to lead more sedentary lifestyles and it’s paid for by people who need the money more, says Guto Harri I’m not in denial. I know today is a big birthday and I’m getting on a bit, but I’m happy and grateful to [...]
Uber slams £340m London cabbie case as ‘completely unfounded’ June 30, 2026 Uber slammed a court case brought against it by thousands of black cab drivers as “completely unfounded” on Monday as the £340m lawsuit headed to trial. The preliminary hearing, which took place at the High Court, marks the first major test in one of the UK’s biggest competition and damages claims, brought by the 13,000 [...]
London’s heatwave is a boon for Lime bikes June 24, 2026 As temperatures climb across the capital and commuters look for ways to avoid stuffy Tube carriages, London’s heatwave is turning into a major boost for the micromobility industry. Lime, the Uber-backed e-bike giant preparing for a New York stock market listing, has seen demand surge as Londoners swap public transport for two wheels. During May’s [...]