Only proper integration with public transport will make the cable car effective

As the latest disappointing figures on the Thames cable car showed that fewer people use it in a day than use the Tube in just two minutes, Caroline Pidgeon commented:

"Despite the cable car being long established and fast approaching its third anniversary its passenger numbers remain dismal.

"Quite frankly with so much public money spent on the project the best option would be to turn it into an integral form of public transport.

"It should start to accept relevant travelcards and an Oyster pay as you go fare should be the same price as a bus trip.

"Only these changes will ensure there is any real increase in people using the cable car."

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