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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 11h
Good to see Lime investing in dedicated e-bike parking across London 🚲 Nearly £1m awarded to boroughs to support almost 600 new or improved parking bays A welcome step towards better parking and clearer pavements, helping everyone get around ✅ #lime #limebike
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Lime spends £900k on London e-bike parking amid 'Wild West' concerns
Funding given by e-bike giant for hundreds of parking bays after continued complaints about hazardous parking across London
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 12h
We love this tube map that celebrates Black history and those who have contributed so much to London and the UK. www.ltmuseum.co.uk/collections/stor… #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 13h
Changes are being proposed to London buses 🚍 TfL wants your views on: - 74, C3 & 430 - 415 & 333 - D6, D7, 135, 277 & SL4 - Wandsworth bus and walking improvements Check the proposals and tell TfL how they would affect you. Deadlines vary — links in the replies 👇
Red London double-decker bus travelling along a street lined with buildings and autumn trees. Its destination display reads “Baker Street Station” and route number 74. The driver and seated passengers are visible through the windows.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
There is currently no step-free access at Canary Wharf Tube station due to lift repair work. The station will stay like this until mid-December 🚇 🛗 🚫 TfL recommends passengers that need step-free access to use the DLR instead As always, do check before you travel #stepfree #accessibility
Glass lift entrance at Canary Wharf Tube station, overlaid with a large red cross. White text on green banners reads: “No step-free access at Canary Wharf Tube station until mid-December 2026.”
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In September we responded to nine rail consultations and three bus consultations covering six bus routes. Check out our responses as well as our previous consultation responses on our website www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/insigh…
A busy London street with several red double-decker buses in traffic. A person on a bicycle, wearing a delivery box, rides beside them. The buses display various destinations.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 05/10/2026
Take part in the consultation now to have your say on the future of the line: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-...
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West London Orbital
Find out about proposals for the West London Orbital, a new London Overground service designed to improve connections across west and northwest London. View plans for new and upgraded stations, unders...
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This year on Black History Month, we are once again honouring all the trailblazers who have contributed so much to London’s transport system over the years… www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/c… #BlachHistoryMonth 'BHM2026
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/10/2026
Who makes history? The people whose names fill the history books and the people whose names never make the pages. This Black History Month, we celebrate the Black Londoners whose contributions are woven into the story of our city. Black history is London’s history.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great news! This is something we called for alongside other stakeholders, so it's good to see the transport operators working together to make this happen. We look forward to more Elizabeth line stations being made fully step-free with the addition of level boarding in due course.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We welcome this news. Dockless e-bikes often being carelessly dumped in the streets and blocking pavements causes a issues for pedestrians, particularly wheelchair users, people with buggies and those with visual impairments. Read our statement in full www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/london-...
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London TravelWatch statement - e-bike regulations - London TravelWatch
We welcome the announcement that London’s Mayor is laying out proposals for consistent standards for e-bike operators. E-bike hire schemes are important and useful to many Londoners, but the number of...
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On Mon 26 October Oxford Street goes traffic-free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street🚶 Hear what the public had to say about it when we visited late last year #OxfordStreet youtu.be/tfueDY-q1Iw?si=Fh5diIBRSCB…
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Oxford Street Pedestrianisation - What do the public think?
We made a visit to what is to some London's most iconic shopping destination to gauge the public mood on potential plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Here's what people had to say...
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Don’t forget - drop-in events will be running this week so you can find out more about the pedestrianisation of part of Oxford Street. Meet the Oxford Street Development Corporation and find out all you need to know www.oxfordstreetdc.org.uk/press/oxf….
Outside Oxford Circus tube station, with a number of pedestrians and a red double decker bus
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Over 20 million people visit London each year from abroad, enjoying all the amazing sites and cultural attractions the city has to offer. Planning a trip to London and need tips to get around? Head to our website www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/advice… #WorldTourismDay
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A new London Overground route is being proposed – the West London Orbital 🟠 🚆 Got thoughts? Have your say through TfL’s open consultation by Wednesday 18 November See the proposals and respond here 🔗 haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-…
An informational map diagram published by Transport for London and the Mayor of London in September 2026, showing the proposed route for the West London Orbital rail service. The route is a vertical line with station markers. From the north, the line starts at Hendon and Brent Cross West, both offering National Rail connections to Luton. It goes south to Neasden (new station, Jubilee line link) and Harlesden (new station, Lioness and Bakerloo line links).It reaches Old Oak Common Lane, a new station with major interchanges to Heathrow Express, HS2, the Central line, and the Elizabeth line. Continuing south, it stops at Acton Central and South Acton (both linking to the Mildmay line), followed by Lionel Road (new station, Kew Bridge link). The southern section goes through National Rail stations at Brentford, Syon Lane, and Isleworth, ending at Hounslow. Official TfL, Overground, and Mayor of London logos sit at the bottom.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Did you know you can watch Talking Transport on Spotify? 🎙️ From bus stops to rail fares, there's plenty to get stuck into! 🚆 🚏 🎫 Just search ‘Talking Transport’ to bring up all our past episodes. You can also listen if you prefer 🎧 🔗 To our latest episode: open.spotify.com/episode/26bR...
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
News from our Chief Executive: www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/l…
London skyline with the Shard skyscraper in the centre of the image with the camera facing south. Part of London Bridge can be seen in the bottom right hand corner as well a section of the River Thames, plus buildings and greenery that stretch out to the horizon. It is a clear day with blue sky and a smattering of puffy, white clouds.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Part of Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free late in October. Want to know more? Head to the drop-in events next week to meet with the Oxford Street Development Corporation and find out all you need to know. www.oxfordstreetdc.org.uk/press/oxf…
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
September is Catch the Bus Month! Find out about events taking place around the country and show your support... bususers.org/catch-the-bus-month #CatchTheBusMonth #CTBM2026 @bususersuk.bsky.social
This image is a promotional graphic for "Catch the Bus Month." It features a bus wrapped in an advertisement with the route number X15. There's a speech bubble debunking a myth: "Buses only benefit the people who use them." Below, it emphasizes that buses reduce congestion, cut pollution, connect communities, and boost the economy.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This week is European Mobility Week For many Londoners, public transport connects them to work, education and their communities. We believe everyone should be able to access transport that is safe, reliable and accessible, regardless of who they are. More at mobilityweek.eu #MobilityWeek
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Keep in touch with our work and campaigns, and the latest news and views about travelling in London! Sign up to our newsletter mailchi.mp/londontravelwatch/sign-u… #London #Transport #LondonTransport
Outside Tottenham Court Road Station in London at night. People are walking on the pavement, and the illuminated station entrance is visible on the left. The background shows a modern glass building with lit windows, and additional city structures under a dark, cloudy sky. Bright streetlights and storefronts add to the vibrant urban atmosphere.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This Catch the Bus Month, find out why we feel so sorry for passengers of the number 14 bus route... www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/b… #CatchTheBusMonth @CTBM26 @bususersuk.bsky.social
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Travelling in London this weekend? Check the planned closures below 👇 Also, Piccadilly line trains won’t stop at Earl’s Court between 3.15am and 5.45am on Saturday 12 September, during Friday Night Tube 🌙 🚇 #LondonTravel
A London Underground train beside the heading “Travelling this weekend? 12–13 September”. Planned Tube and Overground closures:

Both days:
Central: Marble Arch closed, including Friday and Saturday Night Tube.
Circle: No service between Edgware Road and Aldgate via Victoria.
District: No service between Edgware Road/Tower Hill and Ealing Broadway, Kensington (Olympia), Richmond or Wimbledon.

Sunday only:
Mildmay: No service between Willesden Junction and Richmond.
Suffragette: Entire line closed.
Windrush: No service between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction until 9am.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Heading home for the day? Why not make the journey go a little faster with the latest episode of Talking Transport, featuring Michael Solomon Williams from Campaign for Better Transport 🎙️ Bus stops, fare freezes, the climate crisis and more 👇 Watch on YouTube/Spotify or listen everywhere else 📺 🎧
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 07/09/2026
Spacious walk-through carriages, live travel information, air conditioning: new DLR trains are in service. These state-of-the-art trains will transform journeys for millions of Londoners across east and south London, with extra capacity to support new homes and jobs.
Close-up view of blue patterned seats inside a DLR train carriage, with armrests and large windows running along the side. The empty carriage is softly lit, with the focus on the seat fabric and interior design.Wide view down the centre of an empty DLR train carriage. Blue patterned seating lines both sides, with turquoise handrails and bright interior lighting creating a symmetrical view through the train.A new DLR train stands at a station platform with doors open for boarding. The destination display reads “Woolwich Arsenal”, while passengers can be seen further along the platform under a covered station structure.
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Richard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 08/09/2026
Really enjoyed recording this with Michael. Do have a listen to hear about @bettertransport.bsky.social work on improving transport across UK.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is Catch the Bus Month! As well as a range of events taking place around the UK, check out the Journey Calculator to see the difference you could make by switching to the bus... bususers.org/catch-the-bu... #CatchTheBusMonth #CTBM2026 @bususersuk.bsky.social
A picture of bus passengers with the Catch the Bus Month logo and text explaining that buses are a smart, green, affordable and convenient travel choice for everyone
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Don't forget, it's the 60th #NottingHillCarnival this weekend plus your last chance to use the Weekend Hopper bus and tram fare 🐸 🪩 Sat 29 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day Sun 30 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day Mon 31 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It’s Bank Holiday weekend 🎉 Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary 🎂 Expect the usual road closures, diversions and busy streets It’s also your last chance to use the Weekend Hopper: unlimited daily bus and tram rides for just £1.75 🫰 Available Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday 🚍🚊🐸
Colourful Carnival-themed graphic featuring a performer at Notting Hill Carnival and a frog-branded Weekend Hopper bus. Text reads: “Notting Hill Carnival 60th anniversary”, “Weekend Hopper” and “Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 29 – Monday 31 August”. The design is decorated with brightly coloured masks, bunting and confetti. Hopper fare bus photograph courtesy of Transport for London.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
HIRING 📢 1 x Deputy Chair & 2 x Board Members Just over two weeks left to apply for three posts on the London TravelWatch Board We welcome people from all backgrounds and careers. If you have the passion, we want you 🫵 Apply here: starfishsearch.com/jobs/deputy-chai…
An aerial view looking across the River Thames towards the south bank of London during a warm, hazy sunset. The glass façade of The Shard skyscraper stands prominently in the centre, reflecting the golden sunlight breaking through the clouds. To the right, London Bridge spans the murky brown river with vehicles moving across it, while the surrounding cityscape stretches out into the distant horizon under a dramatic, bright sky.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It's #NationalDogDay 🐶 🐾 Did you know that you can take up to two dogs with you when travelling by train at no extra charge? 🚆 Just make sure they're well behaved and kept on a lead at all times 😄 If you're out with your pooch today, send us a photo 📸 We'd love to see them 🤩
A smiling golden retriever sits inside a train carriage. Text reads “National Dog Day”, with “2 travel free” written inside a bone-shaped graphic.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It may feel like déjà vu this week 🔄️ 🚍 Unfortunately, bus strikes are back and affecting the same routes (below) in North, East and Central London Strikes begin at 4am on Tuesday and end 4.30am on Friday If this affects you, do check your journey before you travel #BusStrikes
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Good news - the majority of bus strikes for this week have now been postponed 🎉 🚍 Unfortunately, today's strike (Tuesday 18 August) will go ahead as planned so do check before you travel Future strike dates for Aug, Sept and Oct are still set to happen but that may change 🤞 #BusStrikes
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Bus strikes affecting routes in north, central and east London continue this week 🚍 🪧⛔ If you're planning a trip out, do check what's running before you travel All affected routes can be found scrolling below 👀 #BusStrikes
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Who knew crocodiles were so rapid? 🐊 How do you compare to the number 14 bus? 🫵 🚍 #FreeTheBus #LondonBuses
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🚌❌ Bus strikes are set to affect routes across North, East and Central London from tomorrow, Friday 14 August More strikes are planned for Saturday 15 August Affected routes are in the graphic and alt text. Do check before you travel #BusStrike
An infographic with a split design. The top half shows a red double-decker bus on a London street with the words BUS STRIKES in large red capital letters across the centre. The bottom half has a green background with white text that reads Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026, Routes affected. Below this, a list of affected bus routes is written in yellow, including 19, 29, 34, 41, 66, 67, 76, 102, 121, 141, 149, 150, 158, 175, 191, 192, 217, 221, 243, 248, 254, 259, 279, 307, 313, 329, 341, 349, 370, 375, 377, 616, 675, SL1, SL2, W3, W4, W6, N19, N29, N41, and N279.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🚌❌ Bus strikes are set to affect routes across North, East and Central London from tomorrow, Friday 14 August More strikes are planned for Saturday 15 August Affected routes are in the graphic and alt text. Do check before you travel #BusStrike
An infographic with a split design. The top half shows a red double-decker bus on a London street with the words BUS STRIKES in large red capital letters across the centre. The bottom half has a green background with white text that reads Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026, Routes affected. Below this, a list of affected bus routes is written in yellow, including 19, 29, 34, 41, 66, 67, 76, 102, 121, 141, 149, 150, 158, 175, 191, 192, 217, 221, 243, 248, 254, 259, 279, 307, 313, 329, 341, 349, 370, 375, 377, 616, 675, SL1, SL2, W3, W4, W6, N19, N29, N41, and N279.
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Richard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 12/08/2026
Olga Da Polga faster than a number 14 bus. Not great.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We've done donkeys. We've done guinea pigs 🫏 🐹 Now we thought we'd give you a smattering of animal speeds, just to show how slow the number 14 bus really goes 🐌 When you're getting beaten by a chicken, you know you've got problems 🐔🏁 #FreeTheBus
An infographic comparing the speeds of different animals to a London bus. From left to right, it features a tiger at approximately 35 to 40 mph, a horse at approximately 25 to 35 mph, and a large elephant at approximately 15 to 25 mph. Tucked below the elephant are a tiny wild guinea pig at approximately 9 to 13 mph and a chicken at approximately 8 to 9 mph. To the right, a crocodile lies on the ground with an approximate speed of 7 to 9 mph. On the far right is the front half of a red double-decker London bus, labelled as the Number 14 Bus to Putney Heath, with an average speed of 5.6 mph. The bottom left corner displays the London TravelWatch logo.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Yes, that's right 🐹 At full pelt, a wild guinea pig has been clocked at 13.4 mph London’s number 14 bus averaged less than half that last year 🚌 Read more ⬇️ www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/b…
An image featuring a surprised-looking, fluffy tricolour guinea pig with brown, black, and white fur, looking directly at the camera with its mouth slightly open. Large, bold green text above the guinea pig reads "Slower than", and text below it reads "a guinea pig?!". At the very bottom, a line of smaller, italicised green text states, "London’s slowest bus averaged 5.6 mph".
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It's Friday, so how about a cheeky transport question to kick off the weekend? 👀 🚆
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Final chance to have your say on Chiltern Railways' proposal not to bring back the ticket office at Northolt Park station 🚉 The consultation closes at midnight tonight (Friday 7 August) 🕛 Full details of how you can submit your comments to us below ⬇️
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Last year, the number 14 bus averaged just 5.6 mph 🚍 For context, wild guinea pigs have been recorded sprinting over double that reaching 13.4 mph 🐹 Passengers need faster, more reliable journeys, not more time watching traffic crawl past Read more in our latest blog below ⬇️
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Planning a trip to London and confused about payment options? Check out our handy guide www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/advice… #London #LondonTransport
Ticket barriers at a London Underground station with Battersea Park signage.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
If your bus feels slower, you’re not imagining it 🚌 🐌 London’s buses averaged 9.1 mph last year. Route 14 managed just 5.6 mph Our new blog asks what it will take to get buses moving again? Read it here: bit.ly/4wBuHP8
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Blog post: The ever-decreasing speed of London's buses - London TravelWatch
Trevor Rosenberg, our Policy and Advocacy Officer, looks at the growing issue of slow buses and longer journey times
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Using contactless to travel in London? Use the same bank card, phone or smartwatch each time you tap 💳 📱 ⌚ Even if they're linked to the same bank account, they're treated separately. Mix them and you could end up with two incomplete journeys and two maximum fares 😲
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It's nearly the weekend 🥳 That means you can travel all day on London buses and trams for just £1.75 with the Weekend Hopper fare It runs every Saturday & Sunday throughout August, plus Bank Holiday Monday. Just use the same Oyster, contactless card or device for every trip 🐸 #WeekendHopper
A red double-decker London bus on a light blue background features a giant red-eyed tree frog sitting on its roof. Below the bus, a light green stripe contains the text "TRAVEL BY BUS ALL DAY FOR" in dark green capital letters. At the bottom, the price "£1.75" is written in large white font with a subtle green outline.
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎙️ And that’s a wrap on Season 1 of Talking Transport We’ll be back in September with Season 2 and more guests from across the world of transport For now, though, we hope you enjoy the best bits plus a few outtakes in our highlights show 😄 🎥 Full episode ⬇️ #TalkingTransport
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London TravelWatch @ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
⏰ One week to go The consultation on a proposal from Chiltern Railways not to reintroduce the ticket office at Northolt Park station closes at midnight on Friday 7 August If you want to have your say, you can write to us by post or email. Full details below ✉️ 🖥️ ⬇️
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