Train fares are set to spike above inflation at the start of 2021 with annual ticket costs predicted to soar by £80 on average. Mr Khan said it is 'not a perfect deal' but insisted he 'fought hard to get to the best possible place' in rejecting the 'very worst' proposals. 'I am determined that none of this will now happen, Mr Khan said. Other proposed measures described by Mr Khan as 'ill-advised and draconian' included above-inflation public transport fare rises. Last month Boris Johnson claimed TfL was 'effectively bankrupted' before coronavirus, and proposals to hike charges were 'entirely the responsibility' of Mr Khan.

Source: Daily Mail November 14, 2020 01:12 UTC