• Reference: 2021/1018
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

We have seen a considerable increase in many online crimes during the COVID-19 lockdown including hate speech and child sexual exploitation. Will you consider expanding the iREPORTit app or using the investment to date to develop a similar app for reporting a wider range of serious online criminal activity?

• Reference: 2021/1017
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

I very much welcome the launch of the iREPORTit app to support Londoners in reporting terrorist content online. Please provide more information on how you will be working with the Met and others to promote the app so that Londoners are aware of it and how to use it, which will be essential to its success.

• Reference: 2021/1016
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

Has the investigation into the fire that occurred on a DLR train at Poplar station on the 16 January 2021 been completed? As the initial cause of the fire has been identified as a fault on the shoe that picks up the power, has any assessment been undertaken on this part of other trains throughout the DLR?

• Reference: 2021/1015
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

I have received reports that buses are left idling at Camberwell bus garage, with engines often kept running when bus drivers are switching over between shifts. What steps are being taken to ensure that the idling of buses is stopped at this garage and throughout all bus garages in London?

• Reference: 2021/1014
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

The data provided in your response to Question 2020/3828 shows TfL in the bottom half of its World City benchmark for pedestrian deaths from bus collisions and with a higher deaths per km than about 60% of its World City Peers. Does this result further confirm that the World Leading Bus Safety Programme announced on 1 February 2016 has not been given the full priority it deserves? What assurances can you give that London’s international position will improve?

• Reference: 2021/1013
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

Bank of England research, titled Cash in the time of Covid, published on the 24 November 2020 stated: “A few hours after infection, even at high doses, the levels and therefore associated risk of infection appear low. We also conclude that there is no material difference in the viability of the virus on polymer and paper banknotes.” Does the time lag between cash being placed in ticket machines and then being handled by selective TfL staff mitigate the risks of Covid from cash payments, especially when coupled with the use of Personal Protective Equipment?

• Reference: 2021/1012
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

In a letter to the London Assembly Transport Committee, dated the 24 February 2021, on the subject of the removal of cash payments at London Underground stations it was stated by the Managing Director of London Underground that: “While the coronavirus transmission rate is high and passenger numbers remain low, we will continue to maintain the temporary cashless arrangements already in place at ticket machines on London Underground and DLR stations, and at London Overground, TfL Rail and Emirates Airline ticket offices. This is to protect staff and customers from handling cash.” Has TfL undertaken any research or received any...

• Reference: 2021/1011
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

I understand that anti-virus air filters are being fitted to every bus on the Brighton and Hove Metrobus fleet. What assessment has TfL undertaken of the use of anti-virus air filters on buses, Trams, the DLR, London Overground and the London Underground?

• Reference: 2021/1010
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

Did you respond to the recent Department for Transport consultation to maintain the existing night flight restrictions for the designated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) from 2022 to 2024 and if so, please publish your submission?

• Reference: 2021/1009
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

Further to your answers to questions 2019/19622 and 2020/2117 please provide an update to your past replies as to when the public will be able to access information to provide assurances that the London Plan is being fully implemented in relation to the policies relating to the provision of electric charging points.