Fact checks related to transport, including public transport, airport expansion, HS2, rail fares and ticket prices
Economy, Business & Finance
It’s been claimed that the UK is short 100,000 HGV drivers, but the government has reportedly said we only need another 30,000. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Boris Johnson denied 40% reductions to the transport body’s budget during PMQs. Read
In effect, all money spent by Scotland on HS2 is returned through the Barnett formula. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The Conservative London mayoral candidate claimed Sadiq Khan’s decision to raise the congestion charge was his own. It was essentially a requirement of a government bailout package. Read
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
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Has the government withdrawn promises of investment in Wales for electrification and a tidal lagoon?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
