Suggestion: Why I Believe That Transport Fares Should Be Consulted 💡

Every year, transport fares rise in line with inflation and the Retail Price Index across many areas of the UK and globally. This significantly impacts certain people, particularly those who are unemployed, receiving benefits, or on a low income.

The Precedent Set by Council Tax Consultation

Transport for London Technology Roadmap: A Strategic Overview of Investment to 2025 and Beyond

Transport for London (TfL) has disclosed its comprehensive strategic plan for the technological overhaul of the capital’s transport network. The document, titled Technology Roadmap 2025, was released into the public domain following a Freedom of Information request (Reference: FOI-2883-2526) made by another individual.

The roadmap details a multi-year investment strategy designed to align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, specifically the objective for 80 per cent of all trips in London to be made by foot, cycle, or public transport by 2041. The plan sets out a timeline for critical infrastructure upgrades and the implementation of advanced systems to tackle fare evasion and improve operational efficiency.

TfL Publishes the Most Common Station-to-Station Journeys for the National Rail, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, Underground and DLR for 2025

This is a follow-up to my previous article about the most common journeys on the London Underground and other services in 2023.

I can reveal that Transport for London (TfL) has published the most common journeys for the London Underground (LU), National Rail (NR), Elizabeth Line (EL), and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) as of 2025.

Bear in mind, we are still in 2025, and the data for this year is only available up to and including 1st November.

With so many London Underground stations at the top, here are 100 journeys.

Request ID: FOI-2907-2526
Date published: 17 November 2025

Please find attached origin-destination data for 2025 up to and including 1st November:

Tap-in and tap-out contactless ticketing extended to 50 more stations across South East England, including London Stansted and Southend airports — launching 14 December 2025!

Map of stations that will offer contactless ticketing

After a very long wait, the UK Department for Transport has announced that contactless pay-as-you-go will finally be expanded to a further 50 stations across south-east England, including London Stansted and Southend airports! The launch will take place on 14 December 2025.

Let’s take a look at the press release on the UK government website:

From: Department for Transport and Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE

London Bus Tender Awards: Hydrogen Buses to Leave Route 7 and New Electric Buses for Routes 7/N7, 156 and 344

Drawings of the Wrightbus StreetDeck Hydroliner

Transport for London (TfL) has announced in the London Bus Tender awards that routes 7/N7, 156 and 344 will soon be served using new double-deck electric buses as part of the new route contracts awarded to the relevant bus operating companies.

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:

Transport for London Reveals the Top 20 Busiest Bus Routes and Top Three Longest Night Bus Routes of 2025

In searching through the Freedom of Information (FOI) releases on the Transport for London (TfL) website, I noted they have published a couple of interesting requests relating to London Buses.

Firstly, let's take a look at the top 20 busiest bus routes and commendations by bus users.

Request ID: FOI-2919-2526
Date published: 12 November 2025

London Bus Tender Awards: New Electric Buses for Routes 8 and 678, Hybrid New Routemasters to Leave Route 8

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that routes 8/N8 and 678 will be operated with new double-deck electric buses, meaning that the New Routemaster vehicles will be withdrawn from route 8. I understand that this news may be disappointing for some people.

31st October 2025 (for reference)

LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below: