by Benson Agoha | Transport
Sadiq Khan's first day experience going to work appears to have provided him with an insight into what kind of experience residents face when they go out and about. And he has responded accordingly.
The new Mayor of London has announced today he plan to introduce a one hour bus fare in September tweeting:
He tweeted: "I’m introducing a one hour ‘Hopper’ bus fare from September. I’m committed to making travel more affordable for all Londoners".
The plan follows the release of his vision for the Capital in which he promised to work with the Prime Minister David Cameron to win the European Union and to remain part of the Block.
Describing his job, Khan told the Evening Standard that his was the best job. “This is not just the best job in politics, it’s the best job full stop. This is the city that gave my family the chance of doing things they’d never dreamt of doing,” he said.
The vision, according to the Standard include, to:
* work with the Prime Minister to win the European Union referendum. The Mayor revealed Mr Cameron was worried about turn-out and had accepted his offer to “use the influence” of his win to make sure Londoners voted to remain in.
* bring together London’s councils - including Tory ones - with housing associations and developers to tackle the housing crisis. He was “confident we can do business” with the Government but warned: “We’re not going to fix the housing crisis overnight.”
* appoint an independent figure to review the emergency services’ capacity to deal with a major incident. He is meeting Met Chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Fire Service chiefs today.
* reassure business he would pack his new advisory board with experts rather than “political cronies” and lead trade missions overseas.
* work with the Prime Minister to win the European Union referendum. The Mayor revealed Mr Cameron was worried about turn-out and had accepted his offer to “use the influence” of his win to make sure Londoners voted to remain in.
* bring together London’s councils - including Tory ones - with housing associations and developers to tackle the housing crisis. He was “confident we can do business” with the Government but warned: “We’re not going to fix the housing crisis overnight.”
* appoint an independent figure to review the emergency services’ capacity to deal with a major incident. He is meeting Met Chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe and Fire Service chiefs today.
* reassure business he would pack his new advisory board with experts rather than “political cronies” and lead trade missions overseas.
Sadiq Khan won 1,310,143 to beat his rival, Tory's Zac Goldsmith who got 994,614.
“I recognise that there’s really important things I’ve got to do." he told the Standard, adding "Fix the housing crisis, keep us safe, all that sort of stuff."
"But I’ve got to tell you, the warmth that has been shown to my family and me will stay with me forever.”
Read the full story by visiting: www.standard.co.uk.
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