Rickshaws are to be licensed to operate in London. Then someone best makes sure they are booked through a licensed rickshaw operator, otherwise they will be plying for hire in streets that are closed off to taxis. Now I know why the cycle lanes are so big and the speed limit is coming down to 15mph.
Tag Archives: Whinging
WordPress survey
Recently I received a surprise from WordPress, with a survey popping up asking my opinion about their platform. “Would I recommend WordPress to friends and any aspiring bloggers…”
0=Not a chance
10=Best thing since sliced bread
Since Mr Blocky, no prizes for guessing which end of the spectrum I voted.
The City is slowing down
The City of London Corporation’s most senior decision-making body, the Court of Common Council, has voted to make the Square Mile the first area in the UK with a 15mph speed limit, subject to government approval. This means the fastest form of transport in the financial centre of London will be an electric scooter.
Uber proliferation
Minicabs make up nearly a THIRD of all night-time traffic in London according to the Mayor’s data, and now Uber have said that their aim is 20,000 new drivers on their platform before the start of 2023. Too many, not enough or just right?
Cash Cow
Transport for London have a new cash cow. They have put up 20mph signs yards before the speed camera at the junction of Marylebone Road westbound, just before Baker Street. It then goes back to 30 mph just after the junction. TfL has also put up 20mph speed limit signs on Park Lane southbound. Are they serious? Traffic is normally gridlocked most of the day, and TfL’s transport planners feel the need to reduce the speed limit!