Via press release, he says:
"There are taxi touts on the streets of the capital every night. They circle the hot spots of London to hunt their prey - innocent Londoners enjoying a good night out who may not be aware that these vehicles are not properly insured and pose a real danger to anyone tempted to use them.I was saddened to see these touts brazenly flouting their wares and I have asked my team to press ahead with our plans to tackle these tyrants. I am determined to ensure that every man and woman in this city can feel safe when they travel around London. From the moment they leave their home to the moment they return they should be able to travel in confidence. Removing touts from our streets will be another step in the right direction."
Good man. He was out late last night, it seems, seeing the problem for himself. Accompanying him was Yvonne Trayner, Chief Executive of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre in Croydon.
"If there is one message I want to get out there it is that women must never travel in an illegal cab as there is always a better option. It is important that women pre-book their cabs from licensed firms and Transport for London has a marvellous text service called Cabwise. Just text HOME to 60835 and you will receive the numbers for local 24 hour licensed operators - one taxi and two minicab firms. It is a number everybody should save onto their phone.”
Good man again, though I'd love to know if he and Ms Traynor discussed his "deletion" of the post of policy advisor on women's issues. Meanwhile, Company Car Driver reports:
"London mayor Boris Johnson has announced £1 million of funding to trial low-emission taxis."
Is that value for money? Patience? Are you there?
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