News for July 2010
Verdict on launch of the Cycle Hire Scheme
30th July 2010
On the first day of London’s new Cycle Hire Scheme, London TravelWatch has pronounced it user friendly and a huge boost for travellers in the capital.
Call for re-think on congestion charge
29th July 2010
London TravelWatch has repeated its concerns regarding the Mayor’s formal proposal that the Western Extension Congestion Charging zone is to be scrapped.
Should we abolish First Class?
27th July 2010
London TravelWatch has said that First Class carriages in London commuter trains are unnecessary and should be freed up to increase capacity for everyone, especially at peak times.
TfL performance report published
22nd July 2010
London TravelWatch has published its latest Performance Monitoring Report looking at TfL’s services, covering January, February and March of this year.
Rail Performance Report published
22nd July 2010
London TravelWatch has published its latest Performance Report for rail services in London and the south-east covering January, February and March 2010.
Ticket machines need to be easier to use
21st July 2010
London TravelWatch has commented on the Passenger Focus research issued today about queues and ticket machines at stations
Tube ticket office hours
16th July 2010
London Underground has announced proposals to change ticket office opening hours. We would like to hear your views.
Job Vacancy: Senior Committee Officer
15th July 2010
London TravelWatch is currently recruiting for a Senior Committee Officer on an initial six month contract
Pensioners should not be deterred from free travel
8th July 2010
London pensioners will not necessarily \'save’ public money by leaving their Freedom Pass at home, says London TravelWatch
Bus passengers will feel short-changed
1st July 2010
London TravelWatch, has urged Transport for London (TfL) to reflect passengers’ priorities when cutting spending, as it becomes clear that there will be far fewer electronic 'Countdown’ boards at bus stops than promised.
Olympics and local issues to be discussed
1st July 2010
With only two years before London 2012, the planning and preparations for moving around London during the Olympics games will be discussed at London TravelWatch’s next public meeting, at Woolwich Town Hall (in the London Borough of Greenwich) on Tuesday 6