Date: 24/04/2020

Thousands of Transport for London (TfL) staff are to be furloughed amid 'massive financial challenges'.

TfL's income has been badly affected during the pandemic, and about 7,000 employees will be put on the government's furlough scheme.

London's transport commissioner Mike Brown said fares, which are TfL's main revenue, had plunged by 90%.

The Mayor of London warned transport 'will not immediately return to normal' when lockdown measures are relaxed.

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London's transport commissioner says fare revenues have plummeted by 90% during the pandemic.