More than 1,200 people took part in trials of the badges last year. During the trial 72 per cent of journeys were said to be easier as a result of the badge and, in 86 per cent of journeys, participants reported feeling more confident when asking for a seat.
London cabbies urge TfL not to renew Uber’s license
The call was made by the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association (LTDA), which represents around half of London’s cabbies, which has long opposed the app-based firm’s presence in the capital.
Sadiq’s much-hailed 20,000 “new” homes deal includes developments initiated under Boris
Since coming to office last year, Mr Khan has repeatedly criticised Mr Johnson’s record in securing the new homes needed to meet the needs of London’s growing population, contrasting this failure with his commitment to make “tackling London’s housing crisis” his “number-one priority”.
Zac’s Back – Richmond Tories throw Goldsmith a political lifeline
Conservative party activists in Richmond Park have selected Zac Goldsmith as their candidate in June’s General Election.
Sadiq Khan’s office unsure whether ‘bad landlord’ list will include those prosecuted over fire safety failures
According to Mr Khan’s office, the list will detail those “prosecuted by a London borough,” and will launch this autumn with data provided by Camden, Newham, Brent, Southwark, Kingston and Sutton councils. Other councils will be added “early next year”.
