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Companion Travel Pass

  • Reference: 2021/2495
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
Please provide an update on work to introduce a companion travel pass in London.

Transport for London Settlement (19)

  • Reference: 2021/2494
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
What requests, if any, has the Government made for TfL to maintain useable cash reserves of less than £1.2bn?

Transport for London Settlement (18)

  • Reference: 2021/2493
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
What is the expected cost in 2021/22 for travel concessions and/or other benefits above those typically available elsewhere in England (such as free travel for all Londoners aged under 18 and 60-65, excluding statutory entitlements including under the Education Act 1996)?

Transport for London Settlement (17)

  • Reference: 2021/2492
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
What plans, if any, do you have to amend existing plans to extend the ULEZ boundary from 25 October 2021?

Transport for London Settlement (16)

  • Reference: 2021/2491
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
Can you confirm that the 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement required you to freeze the pay of front-line transport workers? What would be the cost to TfL of raising their pay by inflation in 2021/22?

Transport for London Settlement (15)

  • Reference: 2021/2490
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “TfL will also take all reasonable steps to avoid industrial action during the funding period”. Can you outline what steps you have taken since becoming Mayor and how your record on industrial action compares to your predecessor?

Transport for London Settlement (14)

  • Reference: 2021/2489
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
Can you confirm that the 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement required you to implement an above inflation fares increase in January 2022? And what plans do you have to ensure the fares burden does not fall on those least able to afford it?

Transport for London Settlement (13)

  • Reference: 2021/2488
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says “TfL will commit to set aside at least £100m within the 2021 Funding Period to continue the delivery of healthy streets and active travel programmes including funding for the London Boroughs under the local implementation plan process. Within this funding, TfL will continue to prioritise the urgent delivery and operation of a temporary walking and cycle ferry as a replacement crossing for local communities affected by the closure of Hammersmith Bridge.” How much of the £100m in funding will be devoted to the Hammersmith Ferry?

Transport for London Settlement (12)

  • Reference: 2021/2487
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
The 1 June 2021 TfL Funding Settlement Letter says, “TfL will be expected to take steps now to ensure they are not locking in future costs and are in a position to reduce service levels efficiently if and when required”. Why do you think the Government is expecting TfL to be in a position to reduce service levels, as opposed to increase service levels?

Transport for London Settlement (11)

  • Reference: 2021/2486
  • Question by: Elly Baker
  • Meeting date: 24 June 2021
In October 2020 an internal TfL document was leaked, which claimed that “Introducing driverless trains across London Underground would cost £7bn and represent "poor value for money"”. Was that document provided to the DfT and what was their response?
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