In north London, a tragic incident occurred involving an 85-year-old woman who was struck by a bus near Tesco on Morning Lane in Hackney on January 4. Unfortunately, the woman was taken to the hospital after the accident and passed away four days later.

This incident has been brought to light in preparation for an upcoming meeting of TfL’s safety, sustainability, and human resources panel. According to statistics released for the final quarter of 2023/24, TfL reported that 86 individuals were either killed or seriously injured in accidents involving London buses.

Among the casualties mentioned in the report is Catherine Finnegan, 56, who lost her life after being hit by a double-decker bus at Victoria station in January. The report also reveals that across London, 1,056 people suffered fatal or serious injuries in accidents on TfL roads, with 59 being passengers on its transportation network.

The document further highlights other tragic incidents, including fatalities at four train stations. Despite these occurrences, TfL states that the number of customer injuries decreased during this period compared to the three-year pre-pandemic baseline.

In response to these incidents, TfL has intensified its efforts to enhance safety at stations, such as providing mini-ramps at 40 Tube stations in February to bridge the gap between trains and platforms.

London mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to eliminate all fatalities involving London buses by 2030 and eradicate all deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041. Measures already implemented include the implementation of 20mph speed limits across extensive sections of the TfL network.