Mayor is hitting the lowest paid Londoners once again

Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, commenting on the Mayor’s fare package for 2011 said:

“The Mayor’s fare package is hitting hardest the Londoners who are on the lowest incomes.

“Last year the Mayor racked up Oyster pay as you go bus fares by an eye watering 20%. Now again he is hitting hard people in temporary or low income jobs who simply cannot afford a season ticket.

“After last year’s huge rise in Oyster pay as you go bus fares this is one part of the fare package that should have been frozen next year. The Mayor should also give a helping hand to Londoners on the lowest incomes by introducing a One Hour Bus Ticket.”