New Dial-a-Ride vehicles

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with new Dial-a-Ride minibuses

Thousands of older and disabled Londoners to gain as Mayor introduces new Dial-a-Ride vehicles

The Mayor has announced 61 new, custom-built Dial-a-Ride minibuses will be introduced across London this year, improving door to door transport services for tens of thousands of older or disabled Londoners who cannot easily use public transport.

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Fares

The Mayor has announced an affordable fares package for 2009 to help sustain the massive investment necessary to increase capacity and reliability across London's transport network.

Culture

National Theatre (photographer Simon Annand)

Now in its fourth year, Open Rehearsal 2008 takes place on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September, with an even bigger programme that features more than 300 events. This year's programme is also helping to kick off the Cultural Olympiad.