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Thousands of homes are without power and commuters are facing severe travel disruption after the worst storm in years lashed the UK.
28 October 2013
Visitors to London who plan to take one of the capital's red buses may soon have to use one of the city's Oyster smartcards, or a contactless credit or debit card, as using cash could soon be phased out.
2 September 2013
London bus passengers with both an Oyster card and a contactless credit or debit card should check their wallets to ensure the wrong plastic isn't charged, which could result in commuters paying extra.
11 February 2013
More than 800,000 jobseekers will get free bus travel in January to help them find jobs.
10 December 2012
London Tube and bus travellers will face above-inflation fare rises in the new year — but transport users in the capital can beat the hikes by buying early or changing how they pay.
9 November 2012
The Government has announced January's annual fare rise in England will not be as high as planned.
8 October 2012
London's mayor came under attack today after announcing bus and Tube fares in the capital will rise by an above-inflation 7% next year.
14 September 2011
People on low incomes are increasingly struggling to get by due to soaring inflation, research suggests today.
6 July 2010
You can save on London train costs by using an electronic Oyster pay-as-you-go (PAYG) card rather than paying by cash or card.
5 January 2010
London tube fares are to rise by 3.9% in January, it was announced today.
15 October 2009
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