Borough pensioners and disabled residents are to get an extension to their free travel benefits, it was revealed this week, to the delight of London's mayor.
From this week disabled Freedom Pass holders will be able to use the new London Overground Network, which includes services from Richmond on what was formerly known as the North London Line, free of charge at anytime, while older people will be entitled to free travel from 9am on weekdays instead of 9.30am.
Ken Livingstone, mayor of London, said he was absolutely delighted by the news, a statement welcomed by London Councils, the umbrella group representing the 33 London boroughs.
16:07, 21 Nov 2007
by Matthew Rees