London bus journeys 'now more pleasurable'
A drive to make bus travel more appealing to Londoners has been hailed as a success.
Operation Bus Tag was launched in 2004 and has been found to be effective in reducing graffiti, seat damage and arson, among other offences.
Transport for London noted that the arrest rate has quadrupled, with 95 per cent of cases leading to convictions.
And it is now being extended to tackle pickpockets and passengers that are violent towards drivers.
Welcoming the news, Mayor Boris Johnson remarked: "Londoners deserve to travel on buses that are free of foul scribblings and in a condition that will make them a pleasure to use."
Leaflets are set to be distributed to schools, in order to discourage children from committing criminal damage on buses.
A new bus station opened in the White City over the weekend, providing easy access to the White City Estate and the new Westfield shopping development.
Published 2nd December, 2008
© 2008 Estates IT Limited
London Rental Property News By London Borough / Category
Latest London Property News Headlines
Streatham town centre to be improved by BID?
Major improvements could be made to Streatham town centre thanks to a new business partnership.
Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2012
Olympic infrastructure 'to drive east London house market'
The infrastructure created by the Olympics will see the east London property market become more popular.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
Olympic infrastructure 'to drive east London house market'
The infrastructure created by the Olympics will see the east London property market become more popular.
Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2012
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
A drive to make bus travel more appealing to Londoners has been hailed as a success.