• Reference: 2010/3560
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

I have been informed that subsidies for travel by Bus in London are 42p per head per journey, for the DLR it is £1.60 per head per journey and for Thames Clippers it is 11p per head per journey. Does this mean that you see river services as a low priority mode of London's transport system? Do you have any plans to help with either further subsidy or sponsorship to help support the services?

• Reference: 2010/3559
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Why is the speed limit for boat services between Embankment and Tower Bridge apparently slow? Can the limit be increased at all for passenger services?

• Reference: 2010/3558
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Can you please ensure that safety for the users of door to door schemes is the number one priority, as I am extremely concerned of recent reports to the contrary from constituents?

• Reference: 2010/3557
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Are there consistent health and safety procedures and practices for all drivers across the Dial a Ride scheme, including all sub-contractors, such as ComCab?

• Reference: 2010/3556
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

It has been brought to my attention by a constituent that many buses in the Southwark area are often unclean, with the main cause of the problem being leftover food from passengers. What are you doing to ensure buses in London are kept clean throughout the day?

• Reference: 2010/3555
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

What work is underway to develop the next generation 'oystercard' for use on London's transport system using contactless systems such as those used in Asia. When might we expect to see such technology rolled out by TfL?

• Reference: 2010/3554
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Your transport advisor said recently, "the Mayor is continually looking for new thoughts and ideas and that includes contactless payment.' Have you considered using this opportunity to incentivise smarter travel, such as walking, by offering a rewards scheme similar to some supermarkets and high street shops?

• Reference: 2010/3553
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

What financial savings do you anticipate in your 2010/11 and 2011/12 budgets as a result of the switch from the 020 7 to 0845 number?

• Reference: 2010/3552
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

(a) How much, per minute, does the new 0843 222 1234 cost customers, if calling both from a London number and a mobile phone? (b) How much, per minute, did the old 020 7222 1234 cost customers, if calling both from a London number and a mobile phone?

• Reference: 2010/3551
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 October 2010

Due to the immense disruption facing cyclists who wish to cross the Thames east of Tower Bridge due to the 24 hour closure of the Woolwich foot tunnel and the closure of the Greenwich foot tunnel from 9pm to 6am will you consider interim measures that will assist cyclists who wish to cross the Thames, including: (a) the lifting of the ban on bicycles being taken on the DLR at non peak hours, and (b) a temporary ferry service being provided near to both the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels.