Sadiq Khan warns London could become mired in gridlock

London mayor urges people to make greener journeys as figures show fall in walking, cycling and use of public transport

London could become mired in gridlock because of a shift towards driving as a means of transport during the Covid pandemic, the city's mayor, Sadiq Khan has said, warning that it risks creating a new health crisis from increased pollution.

While levels of walking and cycling have risen in the capital, the overall proportion of people making sustainable journeys has fallen as a result of the collapse in numbers using public transport.