THOUSANDS of Londoners on income support can take half price journeys on the capital's buses from today, Monday, August 20.

London Mayor Ken Livingstone launched the scheme which will allow 250,000 people in London to travel for 50p with an Oyster Card, a quarter of the two pound cash fare cost.

Single parents, the elderly and disabled people will all benefit under the new regulations.

Application forms are available from the Post Office.