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Bus Services and London Underground: Pay

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 76168

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on the average annual salaries of (a) London Underground drivers and (b) London bus drivers.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London. They are solely responsible for operational decisions around salaries for London Underground drivers. Similarly, decisions around salaries for London bus drivers are for Transport for London and its contractors.

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