• Reference: 2017/3060
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

How thoroughly is TfL checking that private hire drivers are 'fit and proper' to hold a licence in London? Please state what specific steps are taken to share information with other local authorities involved in licensing decisions such as Southend, Brighton and Sheffield?

• Reference: 2017/3059
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

In answer to MQ 2016/4554 you stated "I expect independent confidential reporting to be incorporated as a mandatory health and safety requirement in my Mayoral guidance document for London Service Permits (LSP)" and "the guidance will be amended to reflect this requirement following the final publication of my Transport Strategy, which will be published in draft for consultation in the spring." Why does your draft Transport Strategy appear silent on the issue of confidential incident reporting for coaches or lorries?

• Reference: 2017/3058
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

In response to MQ 2015/3231 the previous Mayor stated that "TfL does not have an obligation to pass on any reports of illegal bus driver behaviour" shown in any video evidence it received from bus CCTV evidence or third-party sources. Given the short period of time that TfL bus contractors retain CCTV evidence will you ensure that TfL is obligated to submit any such evidence it receives from members of the public to the police as soon as possible?

• Reference: 2017/3057
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Residents and ward councillors for Whitton ward in the London Borough of Richmond have long supported the 110 bus route serving Whitton High Street. What assessment has TfL undertaken on the merits of amending this bus route?

• Reference: 2017/3056
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

In answer to MQ 2016/4509 you responded that Croydon Tramlink, the TfL owner of the tram infrastructure, is a member of the UK's long-established transport safety scheme CIRAS. However, it would appear from press reports that Firstgroup Tram Operations Limited-the holder of the 30 year Tram Operations Contract for the Croydon Tram-is not subscribed to CIRAS but instead to EthicsPoint. What confidence do you have that Firstgroup has put in place a confidential safety reporting system that is specifically suitable for the tram in London?

• Reference: 2017/3055
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Please set out the specific reasons why the City Branch of the Northern Line is not covered by the Night Tube. Does TfL have any plans to extend the Night Tube to this section of the Northern Line?

• Reference: 2017/3054
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

You made a promise to triple protected space for cycling in London by the end of this mayoralty. How will you achieve this?

• Reference: 2017/3053
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

The Crossrail 2 Growth Commission has proposed a review of Green Belt and the creation of a major 'garden city' housing development beyond Chessington South Station when Crossrail 2 arrives in the 2030s; however in your document 'City for All Londoners' you appear to rule out building on the Green Belt. Please can you give a clear statement to residents in the Chessington area as to your specific plans for homebuilding on Green Belt in this area?

• Reference: 2017/3052
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Will you ask TfL to investigate the merits of the X68 bus route having a stopping point at Brixton Tube station?

• Reference: 2017/3051
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Will you ensure that TfL informs bus operators that their drivers will be prosecuted if they fail to observe the West Midlands police safe passing standard and attempt to pass cyclists with less than 1.5m of clearance?