Transport for London said that from January 2 next year they will no longer have to pay to use National Rail services.
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“By securing this deal on National Rail services, we are taking away the fares confusion for so many and opening up wider travel in the capital for families to enjoy”.
The pay as you go single bus fare is frozen at £1.50 while the one day bus cap increases by 10p to £4.50, the same as the cost of three single fares.
Pay-as-you-go single fares on the Tube to be frozen, with the exception of Zone 1 only. These increases are likely to bring in an extra £43m.
And children under the age of 11 will have free travel extended to all National Rail services throughout London. Off-peak Zones 1-6 travelcards go up from £12 to £12.10 and the anytime version from £17 to £17.20.
This has put many children living in south London at a disadvantage.
“Under 11s already get free travel on the TfL network but given that there are fewer tube lines in South London, children living South of the river have missed out for too long”.
The AM, who is seeking to replace Mr Johnson as mayor next year, has previously pledged to introduce one-hour bus tickets allowing passengers to switch at no cost and lower “early bird” fares for Tube passengers who travel outside peak morning hours.
Fares for travel on Transport for London (TfL) services will rise 1% next year – a real terms freeze.
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Commenting on the announcement, Mick Cash, leader of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, said: “Travellers in and out of London are forking out huge sums for their rail and Tube travel and they rightly expect a safe, reliable and well-staffed service, but that is being compromised against a background of cuts which is leaving stations and trains dangerously overcrowded”.
