{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/693c5cc19bb376c45d54fe3e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why are tube fares set to rise in 2026? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1765564196003-1951f64a-3012-4002-9b79-e921a3d6b886.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Londoners will have to pay more in transport costs from March 2026, as mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has<strong> </strong>revealed that tube fares are set to rise.</p><p><br></p><p>The cost of a single tube journey in zone 1, central London will be hiked by up to 7.1 per cent, which is about double the current rate of inflation.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>According to details published by City Hall, most Tube and train fares – for TfL services such as the Elizabeth line and London Overground – will increase by a maximum of 20p, although many fares will only increase by 10p.</p><p><br></p><p>For the first time in years, bus fares will also be increased, although not until July.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Standard’s City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall is here with the latest - and also shares what action he’d take if he <a href=\"https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/tube-fares-london-mayor-sadiq-khan-tfl-underground-freedom-pass-60-oyster-b1262341.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">were London mayor for the day. </a></p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}