By Danny O’Gorman

London’s nightlife is under the spotlight...

The Mayor’s Nightlife Taskforce has recently proposed new rules to protect pubs and clubs from closure due to noise complaints, aiming to strengthen the capital’s late-night economy.

While these steps are welcome, one critical part of the conversation is still being overlooked: efficient, reliable transport and how Londoners get home safely after a night out.

Not surprisingly, transport came out as one of the top concerns when the taskforce asked Londoners what they would most like to change about nightlife with nearly a third (31%) saying better travel options were their priority. The taskforce also found coverage is patchy in outer London, particularly South and Southeast London, and sadly 30% of women report feeling unsafe using public transport at night.

Our own research at Freenow by Lyft confirms the........

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