“I aim to strengthen security on London public transport and create a better environment for the millions of Londoners who use it. I firmly believe that if we eradicate so-called petty crimes, we will be able to clamp down on more serious crimes,” Johnson announced.
Johnson called improving the public transport system and combating petty crimes – drunkenness, theft, and fare evasion – his top priorities even during the election campaign. According to RIA Novosti, special posters have appeared in the metro, trams, and buses informing residents of the British capital, known worldwide for their love of excessive drinking, about the innovations.