• Reference: 2017/1941
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Can the Mayor explain why no impact assessment has been carried out on the loss off trade to both Taxis and PH Trade as a result of higher fares being charged as a result of the street closures and the congestion on other surrounding streets caused by the street closures at Bank Junction?

• Reference: 2017/1940
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Can the Mayor explain why, during the study of this junction there are no figures available for the amount of Private Higher Vehicles passing through the junction?

• Reference: 2017/1939
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

The Mayor will be aware that Bank Junction layout is proposed to be changed to allow only Buses and Cycles through its streets. Can the Mayor confirm In the last two year's how many times has the traffic lights been re-phased and what was the timing of the lights prior to the changes and afterwards and on what dates.

• Reference: 2017/1938
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

As Taxi Drivers are told what they can charge for a Taxi fare and told what vehicles they must drive and told how they take payment from customers. Are Taxi Drivers now workers of TFL.

• Reference: 2017/1937
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

If Public safety is TFL/TPH number one concern will TFL/TPH set up an app for the purpose of Identifying a Taxi Driver or Private Hire Driver when the customer inputs a badge number into the app which will confirm if he/she is a licensed Taxi driver or PH Driver along with photo I.D. to reassure the public?

• Reference: 2017/1936
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Will the Mayor pass a Cab Order that "If any Taxi or Private Hire operator has more than 250 drivers then the taxi or Private Hire operator mush supply 80% WAV to the public"?

• Reference: 2017/1935
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

The Taxi App Hailo at certain times of day charges a minimum Taxi Fare of £10 can the Mayor explain how this is allowed to happen when the metered Taxi fare can be less.

• Reference: 2017/1934
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Can the Mayor provide a copy of the Legislation that gives him or his predecessor powers that he can instruct Taxi Drivers how they accept payment for fares?

• Reference: 2017/1933
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

TPH/TFL has made plans for Taxi and PH Drivers to have medicals performed by TFL, force Taxi Drivers to accept credit/debit cards and an English test for PH Drivers. Can the Mayor explain what legislation gives him these powers to carry this out and would this same legislation allow him to cap the number of PH Divers licences issued?

• Reference: 2017/1932
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

Can the Mayor explain why there is a consultation for Taxi fares but none for buses or tube fares prior to them being increased?