Boris Johnson was today urged to back a campaign to slash ticket prices on the Heathrow Express.
Hounslow council has written to the Mayor asking him to help persuade Heathrow, which runs the high-speed rail service, to adopt Transport for London’s fares structure. It would mean the existing £20 single fare between the airport and Paddington would be reduced to the standard TfL cash fare of just £5.50.
Council chiefs argue that it would make Heathrow more popular — as well as help cut congestion and road traffic pollution. They also say passengers ought to be able to use Oyster or travelcards to pay for trips.
An airport spokeswoman said: “Heathrow Express is a premium, non-stop service that reaches central London in just 15 minutes — faster than any other service. For residents there are stopping services provided by Heathrow Connect and the Piccadilly line, plus free bus services paid for by Heathrow.”
A spokesman for Mr Johnson said: “The Mayor has no control over fares for the privately operated Heathrow Express.”
