London TravelWatch comments on Transport for London fare increases

28 February 2025

Commenting on Transport for London’s fare increases, which commence on 2 March 2025, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of London TravelWatch, said:

With many Londoners continuing to feel the pinch of the ongoing cost of living crisis, and some of the most expensive public transport fares in Europe, rising tube and train fares is the last thing they want to hear.

At least the freeze in bus fares offers some respite for the millions who rely on London buses to get around the capital, particularly older people, those with mobility issues and people on lower incomes. But we urge the Mayor to set out how he plans to make public transport in the capital more affordable in the coming years while making sure that Transport for London still invests enough to maintain and improve services.