Fact checks related to transport, including public transport, airport expansion, HS2, rail fares and ticket prices
Politics
Social media posts falsely claim that over-70s must retake their driving test as part of a policy change by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. But the proposals actually concern mandatory eye tests. Read
Immigration
There is no specific provision for asylum seekers to get free travel in London but they may be eligible for Freedom Passes like any other Londoner. Read
Politics
Repeated claims that the government is introducing a policy limiting UK citizens to two flights a year are false. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Viral videos claiming that a new £200 annual tax on all car owners will come into effect in November 2025 are false. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating online falsely claim “every single driver” entering central London will face a £100 charge from 1 October. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Videos circulating on social media are spreading misleading claims about supposed changes to people’s bus passes. Read
Politics
A spokesperson from the Department for Transport confirmed this is not true. Read
Politics
A government spokesperson confirmed claims circulating on social media about driving rules are “untrue” and that no new “crackdown” has been announced. Read
Politics
The Department for Transport told Full Fact that these claims, which have been widely shared on social media, are not true. Read
Crime
The incident, which posts claimed was filmed at a London train station, actually occurred at Barcelona’s Camp de l’Arpa metro station in 2024. Read
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