Lib Dems Fairer Fares Campaign

Today the London elections got underway with gusto as we launched our fairer fares campaign.  It was good to meet local residents at Bethnal Green tube in Tower Hamlets (albeit slightly bleary eyed at 7am, but nothing that a strong coffee couldn't cure).  Our message is simple - the huge fare rises under Boris Johnson are a scandal that really hit those on low incomes, particularly those who use pay as you go oyster cards.  Ken Livingstone has no effective solutions and has run out of ideas.  Something needs to be done.  The Liberal Democrats have a 5 point plan for fairer fares in London:


1. A one hour bus ticket to stop penalising travellers who need to change on route. 

2. Special early bird rates to encourage commuters to avoid the main morning rush hour. 

3. Part-time travelcards for travellers who don’t commute into London every day. 
4. The reintroduction of the Zones 2-6 day travelcard for Outer London residents who don’t

journey into Zone 1. 

5. A review of the current zones to ensure no area is being unfairly penalised.

I firmly believes these policies will go a long way in ensuring that the residents of City and East and across London have a fair deal when it comes to public transport.  If you want to join the campaign, please visit www.brianpaddick.com/survey

Campaigning outside Bethnal Green tube, speaking to a Lib Dem supporter