London Mayor Announces Off-Peak Fares on Fridays to Boost Economy

The three-month trial, criticized as a 'pre-election gimmick', aims to increase ridership and support businesses, particularly on Fridays when commuter numbers are lower.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a three-month trial to charge all London Underground fares at off-peak rates on Fridays, starting in March.
The move is aimed at boosting London's economic recovery by encouraging more commuters to return to the city, particularly on Fridays when ridership is lower.
The trial is expected to cost £24 million, which will be covered from within existing budgets.
The decision has been criticized by the Conservatives as a 'pre-election gimmick', coming just before the London mayoral election in May.
The trial is subject to the agreement of mainline train companies who also serve London stations.