Transport for London News dated 23 March 2023

Metropolitan Police Service and TfL's leaflet for taxi and private hire drivers; Consultation on improving safety for taxi and private hire passengers; Events this week; Road updates including lane restrictions, diversions, and suspensions; Rank suspensions in various areas.

Stay Safe While Working: Metropolitan Police Service and TfL's leaflet for taxi and private hire drivers.

The Metropolitan Police Service and Transport for London (TfL) have created a leaflet for taxi and private hire drivers to help them keep their money and possessions safe while ensuring their personal safety. The leaflet also provides information on reporting criminal activity witnessed while driving.

Consultation on Improving Safety for Taxi and Private Hire Passengers

A consultation is taking place to improve safety and safeguarding for all passengers, particularly children and vulnerable adults. The Department for Transport's Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Standards' remaining proposals will be implemented. You can share your views on the proposals' impact and suggest alternatives. Your feedback will help determine how taxi and private hire licensing requirements may change. The consultation closes on May 12, 2023.

There are various events taking place in London this week, including:

Kasabian at Royal Albert Hall in Kensington on Saturday, March 25.

Ed Sheeran at The O2 in Peninsula Square on Saturday, March 25.

Self Esteem at Eventim Apollo on Saturday, March 25.

Dean Lewis at Roundhouse in Chalk Farm on Sunday, March 26.

Michael Bubl