A TfL report has concluded that the discounted fares trial on Fridays did not lead to any significant increase in passenger numbers, remaining unchanged from pre-trial levels.
The report highlighted that despite offering larger discounts for longer journeys, there was no material demand growth, indicating other factors besides price affect travel patterns.
The only noticeable change was that users with a 60+ travelcard could travel before 9am, but even this increase fell short of pre-pandemic usage.
Ultimately, the trial revealed that temporary fare discounts alone might not suffice to alter commuting habits, as factors beyond pricing influence weekday travel decisions.
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