OPEN LETTER TO TFL
I have a real problem with this letter that been sent out to certain individuals based on the liquid laws that flow from Windsor house, Victoria St
Firstly, the date refers to the signage being used on the day of the demonstration. It makes sense then- whatever the signage was- that it would've been removed once the demonstration had dissipated.
Secondly, TFL are ambiguous as to what the signage was? Could it be that it was defamatory to the TFL brand?
The primary reason I take issue with the issuing of such a letter is, if the sign referred to TFL’s failures, at least it was keeping with the truth, which in contrast to Uber’s app which grossly presents itself as the safest form of transport there is.
So, not only is it fine for Uber to blatantly deceive the travelling public- via technology that TFL conveniently feel unqualified to regulate against- but conversely, see fit to waste public money by sending out letters about signage used at a time that cannot be described as a typical working day.
Not only do I find this practice petty and redundant but I find it seriously discriminatory. If we really want to get in to the subject of enforcement- especially at a time when TfL should be concerning themselves with repairing their relationship with the taxi trade- could those in charge of enforcement send to the trade a copy of Uber’s landline telephone number?
It is all very well putting rules and arrangements in place that apply to everyone, but only enforce against transgressions those who are easy to target, further disadvantaging them against unreproachable big dollar Corporations
In closing, if we are going to have enforcement, then at least apply across the board. If you think that Uber’s non- compliance of not having a landline is innocuous, because it doesn't suit that working model, believe me, it is not nearly as futile as the letter you have posted regarding signage used on a demonstration.
Sadly, this is another setback in the relationship between Sir Peter Hendy and the taxi trade
Sincerely
Sean Paul
