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• Reference: 2020/4253
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

In answer to Mayoral Question 2020/0228 you stated: “Although TfL did put its proposed policy to Travelwatch, it did not conduct an Equalities Impact Assessment.” Please state (a) how was the proposal to reduce the number of spider maps presented to Travelwatch in advance of any reduction in spider maps taking place, or were Travelwatch merely informed of the policy once it had been decided and started to be implemented? And (b) why was an Equalities Impact Assessment not undertaken prior to the policy being implemented?

• Reference: 2020/4254
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

What criteria does TfL use to assess whether an Equality Impact Assessment should be undertaken before a change in service provision is made?

• Reference: 2020/4255
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

I understand 31 motorcyclists were killed on London’s roads in 2019, up from 22 in 2018. Has any examination been undertaken whether a contributory factor to the level of KSIs among these road users has possibly been the use of learner motorcyclists and uninsured drivers for food deliveries, a practice which was highlighted by a report in the Sunday Times on the 22 nd November?

• Reference: 2020/4256
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Please provide an update on the status of Camberwell Station and any plans you have to support its re-opening? Have any steps been taken to make use of the Department for Transport Restoring Your Railway Fund?

• Reference: 2020/4257
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Please state how many London households have currently signed up to London Power?

• Reference: 2020/4258
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Despite a TfL press release on the 18 March 2016 referring to the London Overground stating that “Under the new concession, customers on some routes will benefit from extended operating hours, and new services will be introduced on some routes on Boxing Day”, at present TfL’s website is stating that the London Overground will not operate this year on Boxing Day on the following routes: Richmond and Willesden Junction Gospel Oak and Stratford Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction Sydenham and Crystal Palace Surrey Quays and New Cross Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction Gospel Oak and Barking Liverpool Street and...

• Reference: 2020/4259
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

How much of the £42 million delicensing fund to encourage the update of zero-emission capable taxis has been allocated? Please also state the current number of applications that TfL has not yet processed?

• Reference: 2020/4260
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

Please state how much of the £22 million fund announced on 7 June 2019 has currently been allocated?

• Reference: 2020/4261
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

To ensure that the number of zero emission capable taxis increases throughout 2021, will you consider using some of the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund to provide reduced or free electric charging for these vehicles for a limited time period? This would help offset the loan payments drivers have had to pay whilst not being able to work in the pandemic.

• Reference: 2020/4262
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 December 2020

I understand that in Liverpool taxi drivers have been given a grant by Liverpool City Council, which is effectively a refund of their licence fee. In other areas one off grants have been provided such as in Sheffield. I further understand that the devolved administrations in both Northern Ireland and Scotland have announced funds to help struggling taxi drivers. Please set out what steps you have taken or intend to take to supporting taxi drivers operating in London. Please also set out whether you have taken any steps to lobby the Government to offer any assistance to taxi drivers, many...