• Reference: 2025/1515
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

LEVC’s stance suggests that TX taxis become unreliable after just five years, making them a poor investment in the second-hand market. What impact does TfL foresee this having on the availability and affordability of taxis for new entrants to the trade?

• Reference: 2025/1514
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

With LEVC’s lack of goodwill support, what alternatives is TfL considering to ensure that drivers are not left financially stranded due to premature failures of critical components?

• Reference: 2025/1513
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

Do you agree that LEVC’s refusal to support taxi drivers with costly repairs on vehicles with relatively low mileage undermines the long-term viability of the TX model for drivers? Given the financial burden this places on drivers, what assessment has TfL made of the impact on the taxi trade, especially in terms of vehicle affordability and driver retention?

• Reference: 2025/1512
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

What action will TfL take to hold LEVC accountable for its failure to honour the assurances given in communications with TfL, particularly regarding post-warranty support for known issues?

• Reference: 2025/1511
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

Is TfL aware that LEVC is reportedly refusing to support drivers with critical component failures on relatively low-mileage vehicles, despite previously assuring TfL that cases would be assessed on an individual basis?

• Reference: 2025/1510
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

What priorities will you be setting out for the new London Fire Commissioner?

• Reference: 2025/1509
• Question by: Gareth Roberts
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

I have been told that a number of trees were recently removed on West Cromwell Road outside a Tesco supermarket as part of a planning application which you approved. I understand that the trees were on land that would not be further developed, were healthy and in an area of London with a high level of air pollution. This has upset many local residents who have contacted their local Councillors. Why did you feel it necessary to approve the removal of these healthy trees?

• Reference: 2025/1508
• Question by: Gareth Roberts
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

It has been reported that a working group called the Joint Reform Team, which includes the National Police Chief’s Council, is drawing up proposals for a new national police body to lead on counter-terrorism policing. Have you been asked to make a contribution and if so, what representations have you made?

• Reference: 2025/1507
• Question by: Gareth Roberts
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

What percentage of the drones used by the Met Police is produced in China?

• Reference: 2025/1506
• Question by: Gareth Roberts
• Meeting date: 22 May 2025

I understand that the Met Police is set to deploy permanent live facial recognition cameras on street furniture in Croydon from summer 2025. This would mean a significant change in the use of this type of technology which previously has only been used on a temporary basis. What community engagement has taken place to warrant such a decision in an area where the Black population is much higher than the London average? If this decision is implemented, will you put up permanent warning signage that facial recognition technology is in operation, similar to signs at temporary deployments?