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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.
Transport for London has licensed Wayve’s autonomous Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for private hire use in Barnet and across the capital. Uber will offer test rides to selected residents later this summer, though a qualified driver must still be in the car. Full public roll-out depends on further approvals from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
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.
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.
The Congestion Charge is £18 a day and the ULEZ charge is £12.50, and they are separate schemes with different boundaries and hours. This sets out what each costs, who is exempt, what the penalties are, and the discounts you have to register for to receive.
Transport for London plans to begin construction on the Bakerloo line extension in summer 2027, starting with upgrades at Stonebridge Park Depot. The project aims to improve connections in South East London, where residents report frequent delays and limited transport options.
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.
Plans to double train services between Sutton and Belmont stations have stalled after costs rose by £4 million. The project, intended to improve local transport links, now requires additional funding before work can proceed. Residents in neighbouring boroughs may see knock-on effects on service reliability.
Barnet residents faced severe Tube disruptions this morning after signal failures and engineering works suspended services on the Circle, District, Northern and Piccadilly lines. Delays on the Metropolitan line between Moor Park and Watford added to travel chaos for commuters.
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.
Demolition of the shopping arcade at Peckham Rye station began in March 2026 and has now reached ground level. The work, carried out by BAM Nuttall, will create an open plaza, with the full project set to finish in autumn 2027.
The Spaghetti Map, a new Transport for London initiative, guides users to artworks on the Underground. Created with over 100 children from five primary schools, including Whittingham Primary Academy in Walthamstow, it is available online and at select stations.
Transport for London has proposed withdrawing the 67 bus route between Wood Green and Dalston Junction and rerouting the 149 to avoid Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The eight-week public consultation closes on 20 September 2024.

Ministers face demands to hand control of driverless taxi trials to Transport for London, as firms including Uber and Waymo seek approval to carry passengers in automated vehicles by 2026. TfL warns of risks to London’s devolution powers under current Department for Transport oversight.
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