• Reference: 2025/0799
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

On 17 January 2025, the BBC reported that a Tesla Cybertruck, which is illegal to drive in the UK due to safety concerns, had been seized by police in Greater Manchester. Constituents have contacted me to say that the same type of vehicle is being driven in the London area by a high-profile social media influencer. A YouTube video shows the driver being stopped by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), but the vehicle has not been seized. Given that this vehicle is not legal to drive in the UK, why is the MPS allowing it to continue to be driven?

• Reference: 2025/0798
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

In the Transport for London (TfL) Commissioner’s Report for December 2024, it says: “The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has issued a claim for judicial review against us seeking to challenge a decision not to release further funding under its Local Implementation Plan (LIP). We have agreed terms for the claim to be withdrawn that are subject to approval by the court.” What were the terms for the withdrawal of the claim, what was the decision on legal costs, and will you now be funding Tower Hamlets Healthy Streets schemes via LIP funding?

• Reference: 2025/0797
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

In your answer to question MQ 2024/4301, you said: “In 2023/24 there was a Local Implementation Plan (LIP) underspend as several boroughs claimed less than their full allocated amount. There was an intention, as had been done in 2022/23, to reallocate this underspend amongst boroughs who had completed Healthy Streets schemes with their own funds. [...] In addition to retaining the LIP underspend, savings are being targeted across Transport for London’s (TfL) operations.” Could you confirm how much the LIP underspend was for every financial year since it was introduced up to 2024/25, how much was reallocated to boroughs each...

• Reference: 2025/0796
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

Constituents who use Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich DLR station have contacted me in response to the news that Transport for London (TfL) has: “decided to extend the planned concession for free cross-river DLR trips from Greenwich/Cutty Sark DLR station to Island Gardens, given the continuing issues with the escalators at Cutty Sark. [...] This concession will begin on 7 April 2025 for at least a year.” They request that the concession be extended to Greenwich DLR station, due to it being only one stop on from Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich DLR station, yet it’s a 10 to 15-minute...

• Reference: 2025/0795
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

Thank you for your answer to my question 2024/4038, in which you said: “Transport for London (TfL) has actively encouraged the delivery companies who are signatories to the charter to apply the principles to all of their riders, irrespective of mode.” Could you tell me what the response has been from delivery companies to this encouragement and how many have signed the charter, and what action you propose to ensure that these firms treat all of their riders (including e-bike riders) uniformly to promote the safety of those riders and other road users?

• Reference: 2025/0794
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

The November 2024 Possible report, Hot Wheels, Working Lanes for Working People: food delivery on London’s roads, contains six recommendations to support worker wellbeing and road danger reduction aimed specifically at local and regional government. What action are you taking in response to these? [Ref - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9H6FmfDshwPwACkc29Dbk6pZ84bg3M-jnI…]

• Reference: 2025/0793
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

When will the enhanced river crossing facilities for cyclists and pedestrians required for the Silvertown Road Tunnel be put in place, and what alternative travel options will be provided, in the event that due to operational issues they are unable to run for a sustained period of time?

• Reference: 2025/0792
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 25 February 2025

The recent update from Transport for London (TfL) on preparation for opening the Silvertown Tunnel includes information for Londoners who drive to prepare for paying tolls and registering for driving discounts. There is no similar information for people hoping to use the new zero-emission cycle-shuttle service. When will the final designs be confirmed and information shared about how to use the cycle-shuttle service, so people hoping to cross the river by bike can start to plan their journeys?