Next stage of Superloop bus routes to launch ‘later this year’ Submitted by daniel on Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:09 Picture Image The express bus routes connecting parts of outer London have proved a hit since first being launched in 2023, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter A new wave of Superloop bus services could be launched as early as this year, the boss of Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. Following on from the original Superloop network of express bus routes launched in 2023, mayor Sir Sadiq Khan promised in his re-election manifesto last year to launch ‘Superloop 2’. Read more about Next stage of Superloop bus routes to launch ‘later this year’Add new comment
Political row over Chris Kaba case response Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/10/2024 - 11:26 Picture Image London mayor Sadiq Khan and Tory leader contender Robert Jenrick accuse each other of making ill-judged remarks, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter A row broke out on Wednesday (23rd) after Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick accused mayor Sadiq Khan of poor judgement by “mourning” Chris Kaba’s death and suggested the Met Police have given some Londoners “special status” in applying the law. But an ally of Khan hit back, saying the Conservative MP’s remarks were “outrageous” and a “tasteless” attempt to turn Kaba’s shooting into “a political football”. Read more about Political row over Chris Kaba case responseAdd new comment
Khan welcomes LTN removal in Lambeth but insists no precedent set Submitted by daniel on Mon, 11/03/2024 - 07:00 Picture Image Lambeth Council admitted the combination of major roadworks and its Streatham Wells LTN had caused “significant strain on bus services”, reports Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter Sadiq Khan has “applauded” Lambeth Council for suspending a controversial low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN), while dismissing the idea it could set a precedent for the removal of similar schemes. Read more about Khan welcomes LTN removal in Lambeth but insists no precedent setAdd new comment