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TfL’s Bakerloo ‘Bakerl0.0’ Rebrand for Heineken 0.0 Faces Accessibility Criticism as Signage Error Is Disputed

The Dry January tie-up reflects TfL’s push to raise non‑fare revenue through short‑term brand takeovers.

Overview

  • The temporary campaign has replaced the letter O with zeros on Bakerloo signage at key stops including Waterloo, Oxford Circus and Paddington for roughly two weeks.
  • Accessibility group Transport for All says altered names and maps can make journeys stressful or unsafe for disabled and neurodivergent passengers.
  • A widely shared photo showed Maida Vale and Kilburn Park in the wrong order on a Paddington poster, though later inspections found corrected signage.
  • TfL says activations are equality‑assessed to avoid operational impact and that proceeds are reinvested in the network.
  • Heineken plans to give away 0.0 cans from a Tube‑roundel fridge at Waterloo on January 15 and 16 under the Dry January promotion.