Decade of inflation-busting fares

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.

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".

Our Political Correspondent Simon Harris tweets on Transport for London's 10 year business plan.

ITV London Political Correspondent Simon Harris says that the Labour Party has criticised Boris Johnson's 10 year transport plan for lacking a "big idea".

London's Transport Commissioner, Peter Hendy CBE said:

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said the 10 year transport plan would boost the capital's economy.

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.

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.