Transport body cracks down on fare evasion
Penalty fares for those who fail to pay for travel on London's transport services are to be increased, it has been announced.
Transport for London (TFL) is taking the step in order to deter people from the practice.
According to the body, fare evasion currently costs Londoners £70 million every year and this money could be used to invest in services.
As a result, the fine issued to those who do not pay for Tube, bus and other services will be increased from £20 to £50.
"These changes to penalty fares will provide a far stronger deterrent to those unscrupulous individuals who would otherwise try to short-change their fellow passengers," said Mayor Boris Johnson.
Earlier this month new fares came into effect for TFL services, with those living in the capital who receive Income Support now benefiting from a 50 per cent discount on bus and tram travel.
Published 12th January, 2009
© 2009 Estates IT Limited
London Rental Property News By London Borough / Category
Latest London Property News Headlines
Barking Splash Park opens this weekend
Barking Splash Park will be free to use this weekend (May 25th-27th) to mark its opening.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Southwark estates to get cheaper energy bills
Residents in Southwark can look forward to cheaper energy bills thanks to the creation of a new underground green network.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Enfield £1.3bn masterplan unveiled
A masterplan has been unveiled that will see a 200-acre site in Enfield regenerated as part of a £1.3 billion plan.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd May, 2012
Londoners encouraged to grow their own fruit and veg
People in London are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
Merton 'embraces green improvements'
Merton is now a cleaner, greener location to live in thanks to the implementation of the Wandle Valley Low Carbon Zone (LCZ).
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2012
London house prices rise by 1,782% in past 35 years
London house prices have increased by 1,782 per cent in the last 35 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Poplar's Chrisp Street to get £100m regeneration
Some £100 million is to be spent regenerating the Chrisp Street area of Poplar in Tower Hamlets.
Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2012
Putney community hall gets £150k refurb
Newlands Hall in Putney Vale, Wandsworth, has reopened after undergoing significant refurbishments.
Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2012
Harrow cycling and walking routes improved
Extensive improvements have been be made to the cycling and walking routes in Harrow.
Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2012
Norwood Park gets outdoors gym installed
An outdoor gym has been installed in Norwood Park in an effort to encourage more people to take up exercise.
Read Article ... Published on 16th May, 2012
Penalty fares for those who fail to pay for travel on London's transport services are to be increased, it has been announced.