Fact checks related to transport, including public transport, airport expansion, HS2, rail fares and ticket prices
Economy, Business & Finance
Lisa Nandy said that bus fares have risen 60% in 10 years, which is correct using one estimate, but doesn’t take the change in wages into account. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The average rail ticket is 20% more expensive than it was in 1995, and government subsidies for the railways have also increased. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Question Time on 20 September 2018 came from the West Yorkshire town of Dewsbury. Topics covered included the Chequers deal, rail nationalisation, Islamophobia, and party conferences. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Train season tickets for commuters are rising by 3.2% next year – higher than wages are rising. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
More people flying from Heathrow are on connecting flights or business trips than most other London airports. The majority are still leisure travellers and on non-connecting flights. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
In Wales, 11% of A, B and C roads are in poor condition. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Has the government withdrawn promises of investment in Wales for electrification and a tidal lagoon? Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A poll of 1,500 adults in Great Britain found that 64% would support bringing the railways back into public ownership. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The average rail fare in Britain has increased by 20% in real terms since 1995, though it dropped by 1% between 2017 and 2018. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Labour made several claims about young people and bus travel in a video to launch their new free travel policy. Read
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