Khan: TfL will be forced to cut services without urgent Government funding

The transcript discusses the financial challenges faced by Transport for London (TfL) due to a lack of government funding and a significant drop in passenger numbers. TfL's budget is approximately £10 billion, but recent weeks have seen a drastic reduction in ridership, with only 5% of usual tube passengers and 15% of bus passengers. This decline is attributed to efforts to manage a virus outbreak. As a result, TfL has lost hundreds of millions in revenue and urgently requires a government deal to continue operations effectively.

What is the main source of revenue for businesses mentioned in the video?

• Private investments

• Customer fares

• Advertising

• Government grants

How long ago did the government cut the operating grant from TfL?

• Four years ago

• Three years ago

• Two years ago

• One year ago

What makes TfL unique compared to other public transport systems worldwide?

• It has the largest budget

• It operates without central government grants

• It has the most passengers

• It is the oldest system

What percentage of normal passengers are currently using the buses?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the consequence if TfL does not receive a government deal by the end of the month?

• Difficulty in continuing operations

• Expansion of services

• Reduction in service hours

• Increase in passenger fares