I am writing to you with a kind request concerning following data and information: 1. Number of public transport passengers in your city (in monthly basis) from the beginning of 2018 up to now; 2. Number of passengers divided into type of public transport (bus, tram, metro etc.) 3. What kind of safety and precaution actions due to COVID pandemic were taken in public transport (more vehicles to avoid crowds, vehicle disinfection etc.), that were taken in the whole country? 4. What kind of safety and precaution action due to COVID pandemic were taken in public transport (more vehicles to avoid crowds, vehicle disinfection etc.), that were taken only in your city, which you find also important to ensure passenger’s safety? 5. Since the pandemic started , have the passengers more often reported postulates relating to improving their safety in public transport? I am looking forward to get any information from your side. If you have any further questions- don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Our ref: FOI-1625-2021/GH

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 12 November 2020 asking for information about public transport in London.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require.

Information regarding the number of passengers in London can be found in our Travel in London reports, which are available here:

https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/travel-in-london-reports

Information regarding safety and precaution actions due to COVID pandemic can be found in our Commissioner’s Reports which are available here: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/publications-and-reports/commissioners-report

The four that have been produced since March 18 provide a good overview of the actions taken.

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.

If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Graham Hurt

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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