Currently, we are trying to obtain the most actualize version of some specific indicators to produce comparable data across the regions, so we would be really grateful if you could please give us further information about the following variables concerning the public transport in London: • The total transport public modal share of London. • The number of transport public operators, lines and network length. • The number of validations per type of ticket a year. • The relevance of reduced tickets (students, +65, ...) in the public transport use, as a percentage of the total trips.

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TfL Ref: FOI-0290-1920

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 25 April 2019, asking for information about London’s transport.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm we hold some of the information you require. You asked for:

· The total transport public modal share of London.

· The number of transport public operators, lines and network length.

We operate most of London’s public transport services, including London Underground, London Buses, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail, London Trams, London River Services, London Dial-a-Ride, Victoria Coach Station, Santander Cycles and the Emirates Air Line. We also manage the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) which accounts for 5% of London’s roads.

You can find the information you require for each mode on our website at https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/about-tfl/what-we-do

· The number of validations per type of ticket a year.

Please see our latest Travel in London report which summarises trends and developments relating to transport in London, available at  http://content.tfl.gov.uk/travel-in-london-report-11.pdf

In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere.

· The relevance of reduced tickets (students, +65, ...) in the public transport use, as a percentage of the total trips.

Unfortunately, from the description provided, we are unable to identify the information you require. To enable us to assist with your request, please provide a more detailed description of the information you’re seeking. It would be particularly helpful if you could advise which type of free/discounted travel you are interested in and which types of transport modes and years you would like us to cover.  

We provide a number of different types of free and discounted travel on our transport services. Please see our website for a full list https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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