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London Fire Brigade incidents involving houseboats

  • Reference: 2017/0724
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Please state in 2016 how many incidents of fires on houseboats were attended by London Fire Brigade.

Misfuelling of MPS cars

  • Reference: 2017/0723
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
What has been the cost of repairs to MPS cars that have been misfuelled and how many incidents of misfuelling have there been since 2010? Please break down the incidents and the cost for each individual year.

Dangerous cycling

  • Reference: 2017/0722
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
I repeatedly receive complaints about a small minority of cyclists who ride through red traffic lights. Please state how many cyclists were cautioned or received fines for this traffic offence in 2016? What other steps is the MPS undertaking to ensure that action is taken against the small minority of cyclists that endanger themselves, other road users, especially pedestrians?

Employment of more London Underground staff

  • Reference: 2017/0721
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Following the announcement in your press release of 6th February 2017 that an additional 325 members of staff will by employed by London Underground, please state what specific improvements are now planned in passenger service, especially in terms of ensuring staff are easier to identify.

Full cost of introducing New Routemasters

  • Reference: 2017/0718
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Please clarify when in 2017 you will finally publish the full cost to TfL of negotiating settlements with bus companies as part of TfL's policy of introducing New Routemasters mid-concession to existing contracts?

Complaints by disabled people relating to bus drivers not stopping

  • Reference: 2017/0717
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
What action is TfL taking to review its complaints procedures following the ITV London Tonight report of the experience of Chris Stapleton, where it would appear that 53 separate complaints about bus drivers not stopping after he had pressed the bus buzzer appeared not to lead to any improvement in his journey experience?

Priority spaces for wheelchair users on buses

  • Reference: 2017/0716
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Please state the exact plans that TfL will now take to ensure full compliance with the recent Supreme Court ruling relating to the case of Doug Paulley, setting out potential actions in: (a) bus driver training, (b) monitoring the actions of bus drivers and (c) changing the layout of buses.

Taxi and private hire drivers reading and interacting with text messages whilst driving (3)

  • Reference: 2017/0715
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
In your letter to me dated the 30th November 2016 (your ref: MGLA 241016-0170) you stated that you had asked TfL to consider how research into the way apps are being used by drivers, including taxi and private hire, could be taken forward. When do you expect an outcome of this consideration?

Taxi and private hire drivers reading and interacting with text messages whilst driving (2)

  • Reference: 2017/0714
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
In your letter to me dated the 30th November 2016 (your ref: MGLA241016-0170) you stated that my suggestion regarding the use of technical solutions that would not allow a driver to interact with an app while a vehicle is moving had been passed to TfL for further consideration. When do you expect an outcome of this consideration?

Taxi and private hire drivers reading and interacting with text messages whilst driving (1)

  • Reference: 2017/0713
  • Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
  • Meeting date: 20 February 2017
Do you believe responsible taxi and private hire drivers who do not accept app bookings while driving on safety grounds are commercially disadvantaged over those drivers who are distracted and endanger other road users to accept bookings whilst driving?
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