• Reference: 2017/3706
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

On what basis can TfL justify the discussions at the meeting on June 22nd regarding installing a new Rank outside the Hotel Intercontinental in Greenwich and allowing the hotel shuttle bus to use the North Greenwich Station Rank. Do you not agree that this would be unfair competition to the licensed cabs that operate at the North Greenwich station rank?

• Reference: 2017/3705
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Are you aware that at the meeting on June 22nd, which excluded the LSTC, TfL appear to have colluded with the trade-led Cab Ranks Committee in discussing an arrangement of marshalling and rank issues outside the Hotel Intercontinental. What is your view of this?

• Reference: 2017/3704
• Question by: Len Duvall OBE
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Thank you for your answer to my written question in June 2017/3310. I note that the meeting was convened by the trade-led Cab Ranks Committee and they invited TfL to attend. You will be aware, as TfL are, that this Committee excludes the London Suburban Taxi Coalition. Do you agree that TfL should have insisted on the LSTC being invited, given the issues discussed have a huge impact on their members? Are TfL abrogating their responsibilities in respect of fairness of treatment to all Black Cab drivers?

• Reference: 2017/3702
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Where do TfL publish their reasons for awarding contracts on bus routes, and if not will you consider it?

• Reference: 2017/3701
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

What criteria do TfL apply when awarding contracts to run bus routes and where are the criteria published?

• Reference: 2017/3700
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Bus Stop FJ has been temporarily sited outside Mullion Court, 112 Finchley Road. Residents of Mullion Court have now been informed that the bus stop will retained in this location permanently, with no consultation and against the wishes of the residents. Will you endeavour to reinstall the bus stop at the original location, or at least not outside 112 Finchley Road?

• Reference: 2017/3699
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

How many complaints have been made to TFL about the 13 bus since it replaced the 82 route?

• Reference: 2017/3698
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

What induction is given to drivers to learn the 13 bus route and to slow down for bus stops which currently is not always happening?

• Reference: 2017/3697
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

As there is inadequate seating for the many elderly or disabled passengers, what access requirements were assessed in awarding the contract for the 13 bus route?

• Reference: 2017/3696
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Why was the contract for the 13 bus route to replace the 82 route awarded to a new company whose drivers do not know the route?