In response to the Government’s launch of new flexible season tickets for part-time commuters, Labour’s London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, Elly Baker AM, said:
“The introduction of these new flexible season tickets falls far short of the widespread reform that the fares system desperately needs.
“Even as a short-term measure, it does little for Londoners as the discounted tickets do not apply to journeys made between stations in the capital.
“This means that commuters travelling into work two days a week on busy routes, such as from Romford to Liverpool Street, won’t see any benefits.
“A fairer deal for Londoners could now be achieved through the devolution of suburban rail routes in Greater London from the hands of private rail operators to Transport for London, who could run much more reliable and affordable services”.
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