Published figures show that London Taxi Vehicle licenses (for the first time in many years) have dropped below 20,000 to 19,955 this week, a reduction of 101 on the previous week....and we’ve also been informed that another 2,700 are waiting in the queue for delicensing.
At the last Commisioners meeting, Mike Brown was asked the question, what measures TfL are putting in place to safeguard against drivers being thrown out of work, through not being able to find a suitable taxi to rent ?
The Commissioner refused to answer the question.
We are getting reports that since the changes to Tottenham Court Road by Camden Council, people are arriving late or missing hospital appointments
London Travel Watch Have Out our advice that I f you have an appointment at UCH if the McMillan cancer centre, allow at least an extra 1 Hour to get there... as we’ve seen massive delays along Tottenham Court Road and the surrounding area.
Also in the news this week:
Highbury Corner is in a complete mess as the roundabout has been switched to two-way traffic.
Please drive carefully while pedestrians, cyclists and other traffic try to get used to the ensuing chaos of this new unneeded two-way system.
Advice from TfL....Pedestrians should look both ways and be careful when crossing the road.
Latest News Just In :
Mike Brown, Transport for London's commissioner has refused to quit over delays to the Crossrail project after a report suggested he should consider doing so.
Mike Brown told the London Assembly transport committee he was "fit" to do his role and the "buck stops with previous Crossrail management”.
So in our books that would mean he’s actually passed the buck !
TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT:
TfL’s email this week contained the paragraph : Bus routes have been moved from Gower Street / Bloomsbury Street on to Tottenham Court Road. Stewards will be in place this week to help guide you through the area.
In Camden’s councils unmistakeable style, the actual Stewards came in the shape of cardboard cutouts. Cheapskate measures from a cheapskate Council.
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