Andy Byford (above) has been appointed Transport for London boss, it was announced today A former head of New York’s public transport system will be London’s next transport commissioner. Andy Byford’s appointment was confirmed by the capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan and the board of Transport for London (TfL) and he will start on June 29. … Read more
A person infected with coronavirus can pass it on just by talking to someone in a closed environment such as a tube train or small office, simulations reveal. In a simulation of tube travel, produced by software firm MSC, one infected person can be seen literally coating other passengers with COVID-19 – just by talking. … Read more
So much for the face masks, Sadiq: Just a handful of passengers cover-up on packed Tubes… while London Mayor is still dawdling over making them ‘mandatory’ this week Sadiq Khan is considering whether to force commuters to wear face coverings Ministers have urged anyone in Britain using public transport to wear a covering But guidance … Read more
Commuters not wearing face masks have again packed on to crowded Tube trains despite Sadiq Khan vowing services are running at 75 per cent. Huge numbers of travellers struggled to abide by social distancing rules on the Jubilee Line and at Canning Town, with many not wearing masks for protection. The Mayor claimed the services … Read more
London mayor Sadiq Khan demands shops stock more face masks as commuters continue to travel without them on busy rush-hour services Mr Khan asks stores to stock non-medical face coverings to help Londoners He reiterates that Londoners should stay at home ‘as much as possible’ The Mayor says medical-grade masks should be kept for frontline … Read more
Commuters are being told not to travel through Tube stations during peak hours as Underground lines are full again today. But many people using Transport for London (TfL) services this morning have complained that they still cannot practice social distancing. Angry tweets published today show that Britons are also concerned that so many TfL commuters … Read more
‘Don’t use this station in rush-hour!’ Tube bosses tell commuters NOT to use service at peak times as Government mobility chart reveals spike in online searches for walking and driving directions TfL sign urges commuters not use Canary Wharf station during rush hour Tubes and buses are packed as passengers head to work on Tuesday … Read more
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been spotted out cycling in the capital today, closely followed by his security team in a £300,000 armoured car – after commuters were last week told to ditch public transport. Mr Khan, wearing a blue face mask and grey helmet, was seen taking advantage of the balmy weather to cycle … Read more
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been spotted out cycling in the capital today, closely followed by his security team in a £300,000 armoured car – as commuters were last week told to ditch public transport. Mr Khan, wearing a blue face mask and grey helmet, is pictured taking advantage of the balmy weather to cycle … Read more
Sadiq Khan has told Londoners to stay at home this weekend despite the easing of lockdown measures across England. On Saturday morning, the Mayor of London told his one million followers on Twitter that they should ‘play their part’ by staying at home as much as possible. This is the first weekend since Prime Minister … Read more