After an incident when an e-scooter caught fire aboard a Tube train, Caroline Pidgeon said:
“Clearly if there are safety concerns re private e-scooters then this needs to be addressed.
“Safety has to come first on the transport network, and given private e-scooters are illegal on public land, this seems to be a sensible move.”
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Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Caroline Pidgeon said:
"On International Day of Persons with Disabilities let's all recommit and work to reduce the barriers faced by people with disabilities.
"For example, much of our transport network remains inaccessible. I'll continue to work for a more accessible network, including more step-free access stations and continue my work with RNIB and others to ensure every station platform has tactile paving.
Lib Dem London Assembly members Caroline Pidgeon and Hina Bokhari have formally responded to Gatwick Airport's consultation on expansion plans.
Caroline and Hina said:
Caroline had a great Saturday out with the excellent Haringey Liberal Democrats, campaigning alongside current councillors and council candidates.
In typical Lib Dem style, the team didn't let the chilly weather stop them!
As the news broke that Transport for London is offering £12 million in bonuses to senior executives this year, London Assembly Transport Committee chair Caroline Pidgeon said:
How can anyone consider it appropriate to look at bonuses for senior staff at a time like this?
Boris Johnson’s Government will now use the prospect of bonuses as another stick with which to punish Transport for London and the millions who rely on its services.