London's Tube network is among the most expensive of any major global city, with fares set to rise above inflation until 2030. High fares are causing some residents to avoid tube travel, potentially increasing car use and road pollution. Transport for London relies mostly on passenger fares, while other countries provide larger central government subsidies. The House of Commons Transport Committee proposed free bus passes for everyone under 22 in England. Campaigners call for free public transport across all ages and modes, citing examples in Tallinn and Belgrade and arguing that reform could reduce inequality, isolation, and car dependency. Several groups already receive discounted fares. A TfL spokesperson said the mayor will set out what happens with fares.
Londoners need free public transport to reduce inequality and get polluting cars off the road, Transport for London (TfL) has been told. The capital's Tube network is already considered the most expensive of any major global city, with fares set to rise by above inflation until 2030. This has prompted concerns that ordinary Londoners are avoiding tube travel into London to save on soaring costs, potentially increasing the number of vehicles on the road.
Last week, the House of Commons Transport Committee proposed that everyone aged under 22 in England should be given free bus passes to help them get into work and education. Campaigners, including Fare Free London, are urging regional authorities and the national government to extend this proposal to all age groups on all forms of public transport. The group says that a complete restructure of TfL is needed but that capital cities like Tallinn in Estonia and Belgrade in Serbia have shown it is possible.
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