As with all these types of things TfL, as a public body, does what it’s told by government and the mayor/GLA. Sure, they have to divide the overall fare changes between the different zones and ticket types but the amount of money to be raised is imposed on them.
‘Acting against Londoners’ is a cheap shot. Politicians call the shots and public bodies don’t get a choice about implementing them. To make it worse, the “fully funded” NI rise for public bodies isn’t fully funded for TfL meaning their budget for the year is now in deficit. What do you suggest they do? Close the Bakerloo line?
