From TfL's Ministry of Mis-information.

John Mason

John Mason, Director of London Taxi and Private Hire, said

“There has been quite a bit of speculation and misinformation about the restrictions that are in place around Liverpool Street station – as a result of long-term Crossrail works.

“I thought it would be useful to set the record straight and state clearly and categorically where taxis and private hire vehicles can and can’t go.

“The traffic restrictions do not apply to the whole of Old Broad Street. Taxis and private hire vehicles can in fact enter Old Broad Street up to Broad Street Avenue.

“These restrictions are likely to be in place for a significant length of time. We are working closely with colleagues from Crossrail and the City of London to ensure that the disruption is kept to a minimum. Further changes or removal of restrictions will be communicated to you in due course.” 

Editorial Comment:
Perhaps Mason should have made a field trip instead of relying on his fish-shop chums at the LCDC. The signs are in fact at the junction of Old Broad Street and London Wall with just a 10 foot clearance. A second Taxi would be stopped within the crossing markings. 

Any Taxi Dropping passenger past the poles is at the mercy of the Traffic Wardens. You will then have to apply to see the Traffic Management Oder and make an appeal. As most Taxi drivers cant be bothered and just pay up, that would be that.


The City of London and many other local councils have made a fortune from the Taxi trade, knowing full well that drivers rarely challenge a ticket. Truth is 43% of all appeals are successful and in Hackney, for some reason (could it be their wardens are encouraged to give out illegal tickets?) the success rate is 75%.


The situation is not helped by the LTDA who's policy is to tell drivers they will deal with ticket, then secretly pay at a discounted rate using subscribers money. 


The most sensible thing to have done would be to remove the thick red line in Bishopsgate until we get back to normal. But no its actually been re-painted!!!
Why make the traveling public drag their luggage hundreds of yards to reach this mail terminal.


Its called common sense John, something we don't see very often coming from LTPH.


Or is that what this is really about, to alienate the public against the Best Taxi Service In the World.
TtT.

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