The Knowledge of London was the greatest 'equaliser' I've ever encounted during my 70 years. No racism, no sexism, no homophobia. Just one purpose.
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This is truly horrific!
Wheelchair accessible Taxis are banned from all LTN’s in Camden, even to pick disabled people! Disgraceful
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@owenontheradio like to share this…
Nothing yet on halting the role out of floating bus stops @andyburnham. Have you even read our petition? Do you actually care if blind people cannot catch the bus due to floating bus stops?
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Well Andy hasn’t used the money well in Greater Manchester when it comes to spending on bus stops in cycle lanes. This is Sarah’s message to @andyburnham this morning online and it would be good to get an answer from him.
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A warm weekend ahead & rip-off pedicab riders will be targeting tourists in the West End. However, our cabinet member for enforcement, Cllr Caroline Sargent, is targeting them as she did on this enforcement operation with @CityWestminster officers & @metpoliceuk #SafeStreets
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When will @metpoliceuk @MayorofLondon start to crack down on dangerous cyclist riding in London? Riding like idiots, jumping red lights & riding the wrong way! It is not safe & terrifying for all. Needs action every day all day until this behaviour is stamped out. @ShabanaMahmood
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London’s iconic black cabs are about to compete with AI-powered, autonomous taxis. But the city’s cabbies aren’t ready to hand over their keys. @AndersonCooper reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
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@CamdenCouncil @StPancrasInt any chance of some more traffic enforcement on the drop off area?? Seems to be another Private Hire free for all with nowhere to drop off passengers 🤯
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This is shocking on multiple levels.
A Freedom of Information request revealed that 158 individuals granted private hire licences had prior convictions for violent offences. In addition, 61 had drug-related convictions, 36 had drink-driving offences, and 4 had sexual offence convictions.
Overall, the FOI showed that 438 licences were issued to individuals with criminal records in the last year alone.
Further concern arises from reporting by @carolinegall1, which conflates taxi drivers with private hire drivers. These licences were granted to minicab drivers, not licensed taxi drivers - an important distinction that risks diverting attention from what is increasingly being highlighted as a very serious issue.
@TfL @TfLTPH @transportgovuk @LBC @BBCNews
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TFL, why has nothing being done about this driver who assaulted Sarah at the Wellington Pl cab shelter, why is he still out there carrying passengers? I saw him on Sunday on the Cromwell Road, he should have been arrested for assault, TFL stop dragging your feet with this one.
Marc Turner retweeted
Celebrating our youngest taxi driver! 👏
Connor celebrated his 21st birthday today by collecting his Taxi Driver’s Licence.
The Knowledge is open to anyone and takes dedication, hard work and determination - a proud moment for the taxi trade.
Interested in a career in taxi driving? 👉 tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-an…
ALT Connor, youngest taxi driver wears dark suit and coat stands in front of a black taxi, holding a license in his hands.
ALT Connor, youngest taxi driver is in a suit stands in front of a glass wall with \"Knowledge of London\" written on it. He's holding a small card. A \"Happy Birthday\" balloon is visible behind him.
ALT Connor, youngest taxi driver sits in a black car, wearing a black jacket and seatbelt. He's looking at the camera. The car's interior and steering wheel are visible, with a building in the background.
Marc Turner retweeted
Big mistake @reformparty_uk putting forward @policylaila as London Mayoral candidate.
Ask @antmiddleton the difference morally between black cabs and Uber!
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Freedom of Information disclosures from @WolvesCouncil show that in just three months, seventeen allegations of sexual assault or rape were recorded involving Wolverhampton-licensed private hire drivers- and not one of those alleged attacks happened in Wolverhampton.
This is nothing short of a state-enabled safeguarding failure!
@TfL @TfLTPH @transportgovuk
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All who see my post when it comes to the mayor knows that I don't mince my words when it comes to criticising him, but on this issue concerning the knowledge of London, I will say let's hope that this is the catalyst for the mayor to protect our trade
The Knowledge of London is the world’s most respected taxi driver qualification.
For 160 years, it’s been a symbol for dedication, expertise and service to Londoners, and applications are currently on track to be the highest in a decade.
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The man who intervened to stop one of the shooters was a Muslim, and he needs to publicly honoured!
However, the actions of one individual do not absolve a doctrine that continues to radicalise, justify, and inspire violence around the world. Those who slander others for calling attention to this issue should be disregarded.
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You’re right, the trade should never be a political football, but since it is, we have no choice but to keep pushing back- regardless of who is in power.
As far as I recall, the ITA/DDD organised at least five demonstrations, explicitly against the Cameron/Osborne regime.
