September is Catch the Bus Month! Find out about events taking place around the country and show your support... https://bususers.org/catch-the-bus-month/ #CatchTheBusMonth #CTBM2026 @bususersuk.bsky.social

This week is European Mobility Week For many Londoners, public transport connects them to work, education and their communities. We believe everyone should be able to access transport that is safe, reliable and accessible, regardless of who they are. More at https://mobilityweek.eu/ #MobilityWeek

Keep in touch with our work and campaigns, and the latest news and views about travelling in London! Sign up to our newsletter https://mailchi.mp/londontravelwatch/sign-up-for-updates #London #Transport #LondonTransport

This Catch the Bus Month, find out why we feel so sorry for passengers of the number 14 bus route... https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/blog-post-the-ever-decreasing-speed-of-londons-buses/ #CatchTheBusMonth @CTBM26 @bususersuk.bsky.social

Travelling in London this weekend? Check the planned closures below 👇 Also, Piccadilly line trains won’t stop at Earl’s Court between 3.15am and 5.45am on Saturday 12 September, during Friday Night Tube 🌙 🚇 #LondonTravel

Heading home for the day? Why not make the journey go a little faster with the latest episode of Talking Transport, featuring Michael Solomon Williams from Campaign for Better Transport 🎙️ Bus stops, fare freezes, the climate crisis and more 👇 Watch on YouTube/Spotify or listen everywhere else 📺 🎧

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 2w ago

Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58

Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58

Spacious walk-through carriages, live travel information, air conditioning: new DLR trains are in service. These state-of-the-art trains will transform journeys for millions of Londoners across east and south London, with extra capacity to support new homes and jobs.

Really enjoyed recording this with Michael. Do have a listen to hear about @bettertransport.bsky.social work on improving transport across UK.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 2w ago

Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58

Talking Transport is back for Season 2! 🎙️ Michael Solomon Williams from @bettertransport.bsky.social joins our very own @richard.hebditch.org to chat: 🚏 better bus stop standards 🎟️ fares and booking ahead 🚆 rail reform 🌍 the climate crisis and more Watch the full episode 👇 youtu.be/S9qcK0KYm58

September is Catch the Bus Month! As well as a range of events taking place around the UK, check out the Journey Calculator to see the difference you could make by switching to the bus... bususers.org/catch-the-bu... #CatchTheBusMonth #CTBM2026 @bususersuk.bsky.social

Don't forget, it's the 60th #NottingHillCarnival this weekend plus your last chance to use the Weekend Hopper bus and tram fare 🐸 🪩 Sat 29 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day Sun 30 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day Mon 31 Aug 🚍 🚊 - £1.75p all day

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 3w ago

It’s Bank Holiday weekend 🎉 Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary 🎂 Expect the usual road closures, diversions and busy streets It’s also your last chance to use the Weekend Hopper: unlimited daily bus and tram rides for just £1.75 🫰 Available Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday 🚍🚊🐸

It’s Bank Holiday weekend 🎉 Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary 🎂 Expect the usual road closures, diversions and busy streets It’s also your last chance to use the Weekend Hopper: unlimited daily bus and tram rides for just £1.75 🫰 Available Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday 🚍🚊🐸

HIRING 📢 1 x Deputy Chair & 2 x Board Members Just over two weeks left to apply for three posts on the London TravelWatch Board We welcome people from all backgrounds and careers. If you have the passion, we want you 🫵 Apply here: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/deputy-chair-and-2-board-members/

It's #NationalDogDay 🐶 🐾 Did you know that you can take up to two dogs with you when travelling by train at no extra charge? 🚆 Just make sure they're well behaved and kept on a lead at all times 😄 If you're out with your pooch today, send us a photo 📸 We'd love to see them 🤩

It may feel like déjà vu this week 🔄️ 🚍 Unfortunately, bus strikes are back and affecting the same routes (below) in North, East and Central London Strikes begin at 4am on Tuesday and end 4.30am on Friday If this affects you, do check your journey before you travel #BusStrikes

Good news - the majority of bus strikes for this week have now been postponed 🎉 🚍 Unfortunately, today's strike (Tuesday 18 August) will go ahead as planned so do check before you travel Future strike dates for Aug, Sept and Oct are still set to happen but that may change 🤞 #BusStrikes

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · last mo.

Bus strikes affecting routes in north, central and east London continue this week 🚍 🪧⛔ If you're planning a trip out, do check what's running before you travel All affected routes can be found scrolling below 👀 #BusStrikes

Bus strikes affecting routes in north, central and east London continue this week 🚍 🪧⛔ If you're planning a trip out, do check what's running before you travel All affected routes can be found scrolling below 👀 #BusStrikes

Who knew crocodiles were so rapid? 🐊 How do you compare to the number 14 bus? 🫵 🚍 #FreeTheBus #LondonBuses

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · last mo.

We've done donkeys. We've done guinea pigs 🫏 🐹 Now we thought we'd give you a smattering of animal speeds, just to show how slow the number 14 bus really goes 🐌 When you're getting beaten by a chicken, you know you've got problems 🐔🏁 #FreeTheBus

🚌❌ Bus strikes are set to affect routes across North, East and Central London from tomorrow, Friday 14 August More strikes are planned for Saturday 15 August Affected routes are in the graphic and alt text. Do check before you travel #BusStrike

🚌❌ Bus strikes are set to affect routes across North, East and Central London from tomorrow, Friday 14 August More strikes are planned for Saturday 15 August Affected routes are in the graphic and alt text. Do check before you travel #BusStrike

Olga Da Polga faster than a number 14 bus. Not great.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · last mo.

Yes, that's right 🐹 At full pelt, a wild guinea pig has been clocked at 13.4 mph London’s number 14 bus averaged less than half that last year 🚌 Read more ⬇️ https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/blog-post-the-ever-decreasing-speed-of-londons-buses/

We've done donkeys. We've done guinea pigs 🫏 🐹 Now we thought we'd give you a smattering of animal speeds, just to show how slow the number 14 bus really goes 🐌 When you're getting beaten by a chicken, you know you've got problems 🐔🏁 #FreeTheBus

Yes, that's right 🐹 At full pelt, a wild guinea pig has been clocked at 13.4 mph London’s number 14 bus averaged less than half that last year 🚌 Read more ⬇️ https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/news/blog-post-the-ever-decreasing-speed-of-londons-buses/

It's Friday, so how about a cheeky transport question to kick off the weekend? 👀 🚆

Final chance to have your say on Chiltern Railways' proposal not to bring back the ticket office at Northolt Park station 🚉 The consultation closes at midnight tonight (Friday 7 August) 🕛 Full details of how you can submit your comments to us below ⬇️

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Chiltern Railways are proposing not to re-introduce the ticket office at Northolt Park station. It was closed in 2015 and the building it was housed in demolished in 2024. Under the Ticketing and Settlement Agreement ticket office guidance, they must consult with London TravelWatch about this (1/2)

Last year, the number 14 bus averaged just 5.6 mph 🚍 For context, wild guinea pigs have been recorded sprinting over double that reaching 13.4 mph 🐹 Passengers need faster, more reliable journeys, not more time watching traffic crawl past Read more in our latest blog below ⬇️

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social · last mo.

If your bus feels slower, you’re not imagining it 🚌 🐌 London’s buses averaged 9.1 mph last year. Route 14 managed just 5.6 mph Our new blog asks what it will take to get buses moving again? Read it here: https://bit.ly/4wBuHP8

Planning a trip to London and confused about payment options? Check out our handy guide https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/advice/paying-for-your-journey/ #London #LondonTransport

If your bus feels slower, you’re not imagining it 🚌 🐌 London’s buses averaged 9.1 mph last year. Route 14 managed just 5.6 mph Our new blog asks what it will take to get buses moving again? Read it here: https://bit.ly/4wBuHP8

Blog post: The ever-decreasing speed of London's buses - London TravelWatch

Trevor Rosenberg, our Policy and Advocacy Officer, looks at the growing issue of slow buses and longer journey times

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Using contactless to travel in London? Use the same bank card, phone or smartwatch each time you tap 💳 📱 ⌚ Even if they're linked to the same bank account, they're treated separately. Mix them and you could end up with two incomplete journeys and two maximum fares 😲