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Perry Richardson

Taxi industry to learn result of TfL Streetspace appeal application in next four weeks, says LTDA


Londoners and the taxi industry should learn the result of Transport for London’s (TfL) Streetspace last-ditch appeal application within the next four weeks says one taxi trade representative.


The appeal comes following the High Court ruling on 21 January that found the Mayor of London and TfL “acted unlawfully” in their treatment of licensed taxis, in the Streetspace for London Plan and associated Guidance and the A10 Bishopsgate Traffic Order.

The landmark judgement followed a judicial review mounted by the London taxi trade, challenging the Mayor and TfL’s Plan, associated Guidance issued to London Boroughs and the Order concerning a specific Streetspace scheme, the A10 Bishopsgate Corridor in the City of London, which removed taxi access to a key arterial route.


The Court ordered that the Streetspace Plan, Interim Guidance to Boroughs and the A10 Bishopsgate Traffic Order be quashed, following the judgement.


TfL last week submitted an appeal to the Court of Appeal requesting a second look at the judgement handed down by Senior High Court Judge, Mrs Justice Lang DBE.

This week Steve McNamara, Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) General Secretary, told members: “Following on from our recent High Court Judgement victory we have received the paperwork that details TfL's request to the Appeal Court for permission to allow an appeal on the decision.


“Their application is unusual in that appeals are normally based on points of law and alleged errors or procedural irregularities at the original hearing. TfLs application makes no such claims and instead seems to seek a rerun of the original hearing, because they disagree with the judgement!

“Together with UTAG our lawyers have lodged a rebuttal to TfLs application at the Court of appeal. We should learn of the Courts decision within the next 3-4 weeks, I will keep you updated.”


A TfL spokesperson told TaxiPoint on 10 February: “We were very disappointed with the court’s decision and have applied for permission to appeal this judgment. Helping the capital to get through, and recover from, the coronavirus pandemic has always been at the heart of our plans for walking and cycling. Temporary schemes continue to enable safer essential journeys for thousands of Londoners who need to travel during this exceptionally challenging time.


“We recognise how important it is for our schemes to work for the communities they serve, including people who use taxis, and we will continue to deliver schemes to reflect the changing coronavirus situation.”

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