Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:39pm on 12 Dec 2025,Friday International
London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth line fares will rise 5.8% in March 2026, 1% above inflation as part of TfL's £2.2bn government funding deal. Mayor Sadiq Khan proposes freezing Travelcards until March 2027, keeping weekly/daily caps unchanged, while bus and tram fares remain frozen until July 2026 as a cost-of-living measure. Pay-as-you-go increases are capped at 20p, with many rising just 10p. This contrasts with the national rail fare freeze announced last month. Opposition parties criticized Khan for burdening Londoners while other UK travelers enjoy frozen fares. London TravelWatch notes London already has Europe's most expensive public transport, with delayed train deliveries and worsening bus speeds undermining value. (PC: BBC)
