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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police seize 2,367 illegal e-bikes in year as powers expand
Metropolitan Police seized 2,367 illegal e-bikes in the year to 19 May 2026, the highest total in the UK. Under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, officers can now confiscate modified e-bikes without issuing a warning. Barnet residents report rising concerns over speeding and pavement use.
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Council & Politics · LondonRichmond Council challenges Heathrow expansion plans over noise and pollution
Richmond Council has formally objected to the Government’s draft Heathrow expansion national policy statement, citing concerns over noise, air pollution, and carbon emissions. The council disputes the economic benefits and calls for stronger protections for residents before any vote in Parliament later this year.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow loses Europe’s busiest airport title to Istanbul after July dip
Heathrow handled 7.86 million passengers in July 2026, 1.5% fewer than last year, while Istanbul Airport recorded 8.15 million. The decline follows a 20.2% drop in Middle East routes and ongoing capacity constraints. A public consultation on Heathrow’s expansion is underway.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL fare evasion costs £190m as prosecutions halve under Khan
Transport for London lost £190 million to fare evasion last year, while successful prosecutions dropped by half since 2020. Tory councillors blame City Hall for rewarding failure, as Commissioner Andy Lord received £635,533 in total compensation.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL grants first self-driving minicab licences to Uber and Wayve in London
Transport for London has approved 15 licences for self-driving minicabs, operated by Uber and Wayve. The vehicles will initially carry a safety driver, with plans to expand pending further regulatory approval. The trial marks a first for London’s private hire sector.
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Transport & TfL · LondonAntonia Pugh-Thomas quits as bus driver over lack of toilet facilities on London routes
Former bus driver Antonia Pugh-Thomas left her job last week after inadequate toilet facilities forced female drivers to bleed through uniforms. TfL acknowledges six routes lack facilities, while campaigners estimate eight may be affected. Drivers report avoiding water in 40°C cabins due to the shortage.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTfL pays £7,642,120 to taxi drivers after licence delays
Transport for London paid £7,642,120 to taxi and private hire drivers affected by licence delays caused by new software and a cyber incident. The Goodwill Payment Scheme ran from September 2024 to December 2025, with 17,972 drivers receiving payments.
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Transport & TfL · LondonSouthern cancels late-night trains for Streatham Hill engineering work, 3-7 August 2026
Southern will cancel late-night trains between 3 and 7 August 2026 due to engineering work near Streatham Hill and Sydenham. Affected services include the 11.58 pm London Bridge to Streatham Hill train, with replacement buses operating for passengers.
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Transport & TfL · LondonTwo fatal incidents on London transport network in 48 hours
A person died after being hit by a train at Bethnal Green Underground station on 31 July, followed by a second fatality near Alexandra Palace railway station on 1 August. Both incidents were ruled non-suspicious, with files prepared for the coroner.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMayor admits bus driver rules 'not fit for purpose' after heatwave concerns
The Mayor of London acknowledged current regulations fail bus drivers during extreme heat, following reports of pay docking for refusing unsafe vehicles. Nearly 30,000 petitioners demand temperature and fatigue guarantees, while City Hall considers a general 'Bill of Rights' for frontline workers.
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Culture & Arts · CamdenModel Railway Club Hosts London Transport Exhibition in Camden on 6 September
The Model Railway Club in Camden will host 'London’s Transport in Miniature' on 6 September 2026, featuring detailed model Tube layouts, including a fictional interwar Copenhagen Fields. Tickets cost £10 in advance, with snacks available on-site.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonMetropolitan line delay leaves Wembley concertgoers trapped for 90 minutes
Passengers returning from a Bruno Mars concert at Wembley Stadium were stranded on a Metropolitan line train for 90 minutes on 28 July 2026. The delay, caused by a trespasser on the tracks, forced the removal of traction current and left some passengers suffering from heat exhaustion.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow passengers to face higher fares as CAA approves cost recovery
Heathrow passengers face decades of higher fares after the Civil Aviation Authority permitted Heathrow Airport Limited to recover £320m in early expansion costs. The regulator approved the move despite warnings from airlines that the decision could make the third runway project unaffordable for consumers.
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