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On Tuesday 10 January, Liberal Democrats have been talking to commuters at stations and other transport hubs across London about the plan to make fares fairer. Merton Lib Dems were talked to people in Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Mitcham and Morden town centres. The new London Liberal Democrat plan, calls for: 1. A one hour bus ticket to stop penalising travellers who need to change on route
2. Special early bird rates to encourage commuters to avoid the main morning rush hour 3. Part-time travelcards for travellers who don’t commute into London every day 4. The reintroduction of the Zones 2-6 day Travelcard for Outer London residents who don’t journey into Zone 1 5. A review of the current zones to ensure no area is being unfairly penalised Lisa Smart, the Lib Dem candidate for the London Assembly in Merton and Wandsworth said: “Introducing a one hour bus ticket would make a massive difference to bus users whose journeys involve changing routes. Over a short distance they wouldn’t be charged twice when making a single journey.” "The city's problems are far too big to be solved by Ken-Boris personality politics and bidding wars over fare prices - I'm proud that the Liberal Democrat team has come up with a five point plan of targeted action to make fares fairer". Lib Dem London Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick commented: “I am confident that introducing a one hour bus ticket and travel cards that suit people’s circumstances would make a real difference to Londoners, particularly those on low incomes. “My Lib Dem colleagues on the London Assembly, led by Caroline Pidgeon, have been tirelessly campaigning for sensible solutions like the One Hour Bus Ticket, which is similar to schemes running in countless other cities across the world.” Sign the petition for a One Hour Bus Ticket here. Take Brian Paddick's Transport Survey here. Read more on the on the 5 point plan from Lambeth and Southwark GLA Candidate, Rob Blackie
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London Lib Dems have launched a five point plan to make public transport in London affordable for everyone.