TfL bailout latest: What's the future of London's transport?

<p>As TfL passes the latest deadline in discussions over government funding and unions continue to threaten strike action, the future of transport in London hangs in the balance.&nbsp;</p><br><p>On Wednesday afternoon Transport For London said discussions with the DfT were “ongoing” and repeated calls for £927million to get through the rest of the year, as well as a long-term funding deal.</p><br><p><a href="https://twitter.com/rachaelburford/status/1554792048166948866?s=21&amp;t=U05dbwP0a6y55GkpE6HArg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The company also accused unions of ‘undermining’ its bailout deal negotiations</a> with further threats of strike action, which are planned for later this month.</p><br><p>The Evening Standard’s <a href="https://twitter.com/RachaelBurford" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Political Reporter Rachael Burford</a> explains what could happen next as discussions continue.&nbsp;</p><br><p>And <a href="https://twitter.com/nickbowes1975" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CEO of Centre For London Nick Bowes</a> discusses how the situation has become so dire for TfL, and gives his predictions for what might happen next.</p><br><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EveningStandard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a> for more news @EveningStandard </p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>