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Decade of inflation-busting fares
It's been revealed that Londoners will face a decade of inflation-busting fare-increases, as Transport for London unveils its 10 year business plan.
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10 years plan from Transport for London
The promise is better roads, tubes and cycling routes. The price is ten years of fare increases.
Transport for London confirmed today it wants to raise fares, above inflation, for a decade, and for the first time, in writing, set out plans for trains that don't need drivers.
Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy insists that doesn't mean the trains will be un-manned, but the move is likely to spark protests from unions opposed to driver-less trains.
The decision to double spending on London's road network is also proving controversial. Isabel Dedring, the Deputy Mayor for Transport, says that they have to invest in the roads to encourage more people to use buses and bicycles.
But Labour's Val Shawcross, who sits on the London Assembly says that "public transport passengers are being robbed in order to pay for roadworks for the next decade".
London Tonight spoke to the General Secretary of the RMT union, Bob Crow and the Commissioner for Transport for London, Peter Hendy.
Video: voices for and against TfL's 10 year plan
London's Transport Commissioner, Peter Hendy, says that the capital's road network really needs investment - as the recent problems with the Hammersmith Flyover demonstrate.
But Labour London Assembly member Val Shawcross argues that the capital's 10 year transport plan is going in "the wrong direction".
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Londoners to face decade of inflation-busting fare rises
Transport for London has outlined its draft business plan for the next ten years.
Our Political Correspondent Simon Harris picks out some of the headline announcements.
London roads to get funding boost
A major investment in London roads is expected to be announced today when Transport for London unveils its business plan.
Funding is expected to be focused on some of the capital's busiest intersections, like Kings Cross and the Hammersmith Flyover.