Signal failures at Barbican and Tufnell Park causing delays on Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines October 5, 2015 Commuters across London are facing travel woes already this morning, with a signal failure at Barbican causing delays on the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City Line. Severe delays have been reported on all three lines between Baker Street and Aldgate as Transport for London deals with the issue. There are minor delays [...]
Uber’s fightback: Petition against Transport for London’s private hire vehicle proposals passes 125k October 2, 2015 Uber's fightback against draconian new laws that would limit the use of taxi ordering apps in the capital has attracted more than 125,000 supporters in the days since the campaign was launched. Thousands of people have signed a petition of support set up by Uber late on Tuesday evening, responding to TfL's proposals to impose [...]
Crossrail 2: It’s not just your commute that will improve with the Hertfordshire to Surrey transport link October 1, 2015 As anyone who travels through Clapham Junction or Waterloo today will already know, much of the rail network is already operating at the limits of its capacity. Huge improvements are planned and being made – the modernisation of the Tube and the building of Crossrail for example. But they will only ease the crowding [...]
Travel disruption around Parliament Square as legal year is opened at Westminster Abbey October 1, 2015 Those driving towards Parliament Square are likely to face traffic today, and for once the disruption is not because of a protest. Millbank has been closed off in both directions because of a ceremony celebrating the official opening of the legal year at Westminster Abbey. Legal leaders from across the UK have joined the Bar [...]
Victoria Station reopened after fire alert, which affected Circle, District and Victoria Tube lines October 1, 2015 Victoria Station has been reopened after a fire alert at the start of rush hour this morning. The station was evacuated after a fire alarm went off at around 7:15am and the Circle, District and Victoria Lines did not stop at the station for well over half an hour. People were also unable [...]
Uber protest: London’s Black Cab drivers must adapt to changing market forces – The City View September 30, 2015 It takes a lot of time and money to become a Black Cab driver. The Knowledge has been described as one of the hardest tests to pass in the world. It takes years to complete and at the end of it all the application and licensing process costs the thick end of £1,000. Then there’s [...]
London Fire Brigade warns of “long delays” on A12 by Poplar after lorry collides with car September 30, 2015 London Fire Brigade has warned of "long delays" on the A12 by Poplar after a collision this afternoon. The brigade was called to the scene to rescue a motorist after a lorry struck a car on the East India Dock Road. Firefighters rescuing trapped motorist after lorry hits car on East India Dock Road [...]
London Black Cab protest to target Fleet Street and Aldwych today as Uber crackdown revealed September 30, 2015 Drivers, beware: Cabbies are planning a second street protest in a week today, targeting roads around Aldwych and Fleet Street. Roads in the area will be closed and motorists and cyclists are advised to avoid the area and make alternative arrangements. City of London and the Metropolitan Police said they had "an appropriate and proportionate [...]
London house prices: This London Underground map shows average rent at each Tube stop on the District, Central, Northern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Metropolitan Line September 30, 2015 Ever wanted to know where in London offers the best trade off between commute time and how much you spend on your flat or house? A new map has been put together that could help with exactly that conundrum. Property search engine Find Properly has crunched the numbers to create an interactive graphic [...]
Uber at risk as Transport for London bows to pressure from taxi drivers and minicab firms September 30, 2015 Taxi drivers and rival minicab firms have been handed a boost after Transport for London (TfL) bowed to pressure and proposed a range of measures that would hammer much of Uber’s business model. A minimum waiting time of five minutes could become law – even if a car is immediately available – while sharing a [...]