London Underground fares to rise by 4.6% from March

Mayor Sadiq Khan says inflation-busting increase forced on him by ministers but bus and tram fares remain frozen

Fares on London Underground and rail services in the capital will increase by an inflation-busting 4.6% next March, while bus and tram fares will remain frozen.

The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said the significant increase, double the rate of inflation, was forced on him by ministers who expected such a rise to unlock national funding for key transport projects.