The European Commission is to backtrack on legislation enforcing London Underground to put contracts out to tender every five years, it has been reported.

London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, had previously warned that the measure would "cause chaos".

Forum Response: London Underground

A spokeswoman for London Underground told ePolitix.com: "We welcome the news and look forward to seeing the European Commission's final proposals."

Forum Response: Transport for London

A spokesman for Transport for London told ePolitix.com: "We are closely monitoring the situation and are waiting for the official announcement."