Mayor 'going cold on vital scheme for cross-river tram'

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The 10-mile route would run from Camden and King's Cross, through Westminster and across Waterloo Bridge. It would split into two in south London, with one route ending in Peckham and the other in Brixton.

Supporters say the line is vital to improve links between north and south, regenerate deprived areas of the capital, and relieve pressure on Tube and bus services. But at a City Hall budget meeting last week Mr Johnson said he was "not intending to spend a lot more money on the Cross River Tram". Tomorrow the London Assembly transport committee will review the project. A petition backing the tram will be handed to the Mayor.

Committee chairwoman Val Shawcross said: "It doesn't say much for Boris's commitment to public transport that in one week he has hiked bus fares and indicated he will scrap the cross-river tram."

A spokesman for Mr Johnson said: "The Mayor ... has made clear that he is reluctant to commit to spending a great deal more money on a scheme that does not yet have the necessary government funding. He has asked Transport for London to provide further information."