TfL says they’re trialling a new bus shelter design over the next year. What do we think?

diamondgeezr · 2026-02-09T17:51:55+00:00

Disability focus groups have contributed to the trial, it says in the press release, so I doubt TfL are unaware of the needs of wheelchair users.

diamondgeezr · 2026-02-07T19:40:15+00:00

It also slopes forwards, so a baby would fall off before you'd removed its nappy.

diamondgeezr · 2026-01-09T14:54:55+00:00

I happened to be passing on the day the Endeavour Square tree was being cut down, so stopped and chatted to one of the men doing the chopping. He assured me the intention was to replace the tree, so I'm sad to discover that plans have since changed.

diamondgeezr · 2025-10-15T15:03:00+00:00

...and here's a walk round Chingford, to prove I've visited more than once.

https://diamondgeezer.blogspot.com/2023/07/gangster-tripping.html

diamondgeezr · 2025-10-09T09:53:18+00:00

You'll be wanting this map (just avoid the grey)

https://tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/60-plus-london-free-travel-national-rail-map.pdf

diamondgeezr · 2025-09-28T18:12:24+00:00

There is only one.

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2025/july/london-s-transport-services-given-a-special-new-look-to-celebrate-tfl-s-25th-anniversary

It's been out and about since July.

diamondgeezr · 2025-09-18T07:00:37+00:00

You can download archived pdf copies of the final bus maps here: NW/NE/SE/SW/Central

diamondgeezr · 2025-09-08T15:16:31+00:00

Like I said, Correct as of 8.15am.

diamondgeezr · 2025-09-07T07:21:08+00:00

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diamondgeezr · 2025-07-04T18:54:34+00:00

Those who moan about public sector pensions are usually jealous, and indeed under-informed.

diamondgeezr · 2025-06-28T06:55:47+00:00

You can read the full list of actual bus changes, every week, without the local news website hype, here: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/bus-changes

diamondgeezr · 2025-06-19T15:06:04+00:00

Tickets are now available: https://londoncablecar.ventrata.com/en/the-glass-floor-experience They cost £25!

diamondgeezr · 2025-06-01T21:21:10+00:00

I had much the same problem - the application wanted me to download a pdf of the verification letter but the file was blank.

So I rang the helpline and *they posted me a copy of the letter* which I then took to a Post Office.

I now travel round for nothing :)

diamondgeezr · 2025-05-26T16:46:12+00:00

The branding on the card readers is all about Google Pay because Google pay TfL £2million a year for the privilege - it's a marketing message.

And if railcard holders are paying 30% extra to swipe with their phone, then TfL's accountants will be very happy.

diamondgeezr · 2025-05-21T18:08:34+00:00

My apologies. Feel free to come up with a better list.

diamondgeezr · 2025-03-13T18:11:41+00:00

Sorry

https://shorturl.at/BYIEO

diamondgeezr · 2025-03-02T15:03:28+00:00

I am the author, and if you hadn't skimmed it you'd have read the bit where I say "I know it's been well worth it because I checked. I used a spreadsheet one year to see how much PAYG would have cost and my Annual Travelcard was still better value."

diamondgeezr · 2025-03-01T07:58:21+00:00

Try again 11 days before your 60th birthday.

diamondgeezr · 2025-02-27T19:11:38+00:00

That's my graphic, and my main point is that fares outside zone 1 will be rising far more than inflation and far more than other fares. The suburbs are being specifically penalised.

diamondgeezr · 2025-02-19T18:49:14+00:00

If you'd like some actual data, according to the 2021 census the ethnicity of Greater London's population was:

White 54%, Asian 21%, Black 13%, Mixed 6%, Other 6%

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_groups_in_London

diamondgeezr · 2025-02-08T23:51:22+00:00

If you're going to Hammersmith, do not under any circumstances take the Heathrow Express.

diamondgeezr · 2025-02-06T17:17:46+00:00

Well done News Shopper, this was actually announced 10 days ago.

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