London autonomous vehicle trials delayed due to regulatory hesitation
Robotaxi operators have downplayed expectations for a launch this year as Transport for London maintains an uncertain stance on approving fully driverless commercial services.
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Robotaxi operators have downplayed expectations for a launch this year as Transport for London maintains an uncertain stance on approving fully driverless commercial services.

Uber and Wayve have been granted the first minicab licenses by Transport for London, allowing self-driving taxis to operate in London later this summer, initially with a safety driver.

Two British teenagers have been sentenced to prison for a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that caused an estimated £39 million in damages. The hackers live-streamed their intrusion into the heart of London's transport network.

Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, who were convicted for their roles in a cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) that incurred significant costs, were reportedly known to police years before the incident.
Two Plead Guilty to Hacking Transport for London While Teenagers Bloomberg.com

Transport for London apologized to passengers for a 'difficult' day as commuters faced another planned walkout on Thursday, causing significant disruptions across the Tube network.
A dispute has intensified regarding a 'censored' poster for Belfast rap trio Kneecap, with their management claiming Transport for London would not allow the word 'Fenian' while TfL insists there is no blanket ban.

Transport for London and the mayor are reviewing proposals for additional charges for SUV drivers in London, alongside plans to expand 20mph zones and reduce speed limits on major roads.

Ad was part of campaign to encourage Londoners to intervene if they witness sexual harassment or hate crime A Transport for London (TfL) ad featuring a black teenage boy verbally harassing a white girl has been banned for “perpetuating the negative racial stereotype about black men as perpetrators of threatening behaviour”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the “irresponsible” ad – which was the subject of a complaint – featured a “harmful stereotype”. Continue reading...
A viral TikTok personality known as 'London Bus Aunty' announced that Transport for London has named a bus stop after her, celebrating her online fame.

Transport for London has launched a potential £1bn legal action against car manufacturers, alleging that polluting diesel vehicles were able to enter the clean air zone without paying the required fees. The case focuses on vehicles that TfL argues should not have been compliant.
Two men have each been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for a 2024 cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL), with the NCA stating they were central to the Scattered Spider group.

Two teenagers responsible for a cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) were reportedly known to police for years prior to the incident. This revelation raises questions about pre-existing knowledge of their activities before the hack occurred.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union walked out on Thursday for a second day of strike action, with Transport for London reporting higher usage than on Tuesday.
Transport for London (TfL) officials have expressed concerns regarding robotaxis, stating that more work is needed to demonstrate that self-driving vehicles will provide a "net benefit on safety," even as ministers invite bids for their deployment.

A planned Tube strike in London is anticipated to significantly affect the city's pubs and restaurants, with Transport for London advising passengers to check their travel plans. The industrial action is likely to disrupt commuter and leisure travel.

A 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) reportedly affected around 10 million people, with TfL stating it has kept customers informed and is taking necessary actions.

Former Public Image Ltd bassist Jah Wobble discusses his career, covering the Beatles, his time at Transport for London, and his views on the punk movement and spirituality.
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking £1 billion from leading car manufacturers, alleging that they misled authorities regarding diesel emissions, impacting unpaid Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) charges.

Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, are facing jail time for hacking Transport for London's online network, an incident that prosecutors claim resulted in a £39 million loss.

Two individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a 2024 cyber-attack on Transport for London (TfL) that resulted in an estimated £39 million in damages. The two Britons, identified as members of a criminal hacking group, admitted their roles in the significant breach.
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The fiancée of a Transport for London worker who died by suicide after a cancer diagnosis has won a court fight against his Catholic mother regarding his burial arrangements.

Planned London Tube strikes have been called off by the RMT union following last-minute talks with Transport for London (TfL). The suspension of industrial action averts widespread disruption that was anticipated across the capital's underground network.

Transport for London (TfL) is exploring the implementation of additional charges for SUV drivers in the city, citing concerns that oversized vehicles pose a danger to pedestrians.

A hack targeting Transport for London (TfL) in 2024 reportedly affected approximately 10 million people, with TfL stating it has kept customers informed and is taking necessary action.