London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl

As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in society

London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl

TL;DR

  • Experts express concern over the future of London's bus network.
  • Commuters are increasingly choosing to stop using the bus service.
  • This issue is not confined to London but affects global cities.
  • The decline in public transport has worrying implications for the poor.