Transport for London introduces three free bus routes to encourage Londoners to use the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels.
The Silvertown tunnel in East London, which has been under construction since March 2021, is expected to be opened on April 7 and will connect Silvertown with Greenwich -Schiereiland.
Commuters can travel for free through the tunnel using two zero mission brickservices, the Superloop SL4 or the 129, while motorists are expected to pay.
The buses will be available for 12 months, because TFL tries to encourage people to dump their cars and use public transport instead – reducing congestion in one of the busiest commuter hubs in London.
There will be 21 buses per hour in each direction on Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Customers will still be obliged to tap the bus, but the wage if you require is £ 0.
In what a 'cash grip' is branded, however, motorists have to pay a toll of £ 4 at peak times and £ 1.50 at Dal time.
The costs apply seven days a week from 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The Silvertown tunnel will be opened on April 7, with the aim of alleviating congestion around the Blackwall tunnel
The interior of the Silvertown tunnel that connects Silvertown with Greenwich -Schiereiland
The board concepts for the Silvertown tunnel show a cost of £ 4 per journey for car drivers – the costs apply seven days a week from 6 am and 10 pm
A map that shows the locations of both the Blackwall and the Silvertown tunnels
Peak times are from Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for traffic in the north and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for traffic in the south.
The 108 bus, which passes through the existing Blackwall tunnel, is also free from April.
Translation bosses hope that access to both tunnels will reduce serious congestion in the adjacent areas.
Cyclists can also travel through the tunnel through a 'bicycle bus' for free.
Five zero emission shuttles are available per hour between 6.30 am and 9.30 pm.
The impression of an artist who shows how the Silvertown Bike Bus is suitable for adapted bicycles
Transport for the map of London of the Silvertown tunnel shows the 'Bike Bus' route and the stops on both sides
The entrance of Newham Portal for the Silvertown tunnel in East London, Londonaar can use the tunnel for free via a bus service
Mayor Van London, Sadiq Khan has previously declared his admiration for the Parisian model of motorist taxes, which charges cars based on their size and pollution levels
The shuttle will have room for cyclists to stretch their bikes and be driven over the river because they cannot cycle through the tunnel for safety reasons.
However, concern has been expressed by cyclists about the location of the bus stops.
It was also asked whether the shuttles will be able to accommodate freight bikes, such as large bicycles used by families to transport young children.
TFL's own consultation In 2023 it turned out that cyclists would probably not use the service.
Simon Munk, head of campaigns and community development during the London Cycling Campaign, previously told MailOnline: 'Everything about the mayor's Silvertown tunnel goes directly against his own transport strategy.
'It will almost certainly lead to increased motor traffic in East London. The extra bus determination and cycle Shuttle are largely deflecting thereof. '
TFL was approached for comment.
