David garness

[SEAN PAUL DAY @seanpaulday]

“Innovation should make things more inclusive, not replace the people who make things accessible today”

@LondonAssembly @TfLAccess @TfL @TfLTPH @TransportForAll @NFBUK @transportgovuk

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@seanpaulday @LondonAssembly @TfLAccess @TfL @TfLTPH @TransportForAll @NFBUK @transportgovuk I am on com cab and people waiting ages for cabs missing appointments because we are not allowed access is the worst decision ever not sure who us responsible for the decisions but needs looking into for the less fortunate people

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@seanpaulday @LondonAssembly @TfLAccess @TfL @TfLTPH @TransportForAll @NFBUK @transportgovuk It's very sad but the powers that be are less concerned about people with disabilities are don't seem to bothered when questioning them on it maybe one day they will realise when there less fortunate to travel.. But hey it don't affect them now

[London Cab Drivers Club @The_LCDC]

If you find yourself in N.1 and fancy a coffee or a tea, Ex Cabbie David has now opened up outside the Bingo Hall on Essex Road. 👍

[F Wyhowska @FWyhowska]

Times today

[Anthony minas @taximanant]

With the news that @LondonEVCompany are preparing to launch a new taxi, even though none of us know exactly what it’s going to look like yet, that has to be seen as good news for our industry. It shows there’s still belief in the future of the London taxi.

Now we need to do our bit and get serious about Knowledge numbers.

@TfL have made changes. Publishing a set list of points and limiting examiners to asking candidates from that list was a sensible step. It gives people more clarity over exactly what they need to learn.

But adjusting the Knowledge is only one part of it. You can change the process all you like, but if the message isn’t reaching the people who could benefit from doing it, the numbers aren’t suddenly going to grow.

@TfL have actively promoted the Knowledge before. They went into communities, attended job fairs and roadshows and put information into job centres, libraries and community centres. That particular campaign was aimed at improving diversity in the trade, which was a good thing.

If we’re serious about rebuilding the numbers now, though, the net needs to be cast across every community. There are young men and women from all backgrounds, including deprived white working-class areas that are often overlooked, who could benefit massively from this opportunity.

I don’t know whose responsibility the funding should ultimately fall on. Maybe it’s @TfL , maybe it’s City Hall or government, or perhaps it needs all of them working with the trade. But if they’re genuinely serious about growing Knowledge numbers, publishing a points list and waiting for people to turn up clearly isn’t enough.

The key component is delivering the message. Getting into schools, colleges, job centres, careers events and onto the social media platforms young people actually use.

And I don’t mean selling them some dream that they’ll pass the Knowledge and become a millionaire. They won’t. But the money is still decent if you’re prepared to work hard, and doing the Knowledge gives you far more than just a way of earning a living.

I know personally it changed my life. It taught me discipline, gave me self-belief and played a massive part in making me the man I am today.

We often talk about the Knowledge as a means to an end: pass it, get your badge and get to work. But it’s also a means to a beginning.

There are people out there who need someone to put this opportunity in front of them. People who could take it on, complete it and prove to themselves that they’re capable of something most people couldn’t do. I know there are already people putting a lot of effort into this. There seems to have been a small uptake, which is positive, but it’s still nowhere near enough.

Let’s be realistic as well. When Knowledge numbers remain low, it allows people outside the trade to write us off as a dying industry. Start showing real growth again and the whole picture changes. It shows the authorities, manufacturers and everyone else that this trade has a future and is worth backing.

Maybe the new taxi is one part of that future. Finding the next generation of drivers is the other.

I genuinely don’t have all the answers, so I’d be interested in positive ideas. How do we get this message in front of the people who could benefit from it most?

And if you know somebody who could genuinely bring something to this conversation, whether they’re in the trade, TfL, government, education or youth work, tag them in. Let’s get the right people talking about it.

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@seanpaulday @TfL I had to move about six of them of portobello rank wb grove on a Saturday they don't care just leave them anywhere a certain untouchable company has its name on there so no will bother them there blocking up most places in London inconsiderate people on them

[Lee Harris @LeeHarris]

This is SUPERB! Labour are going to absolutely HATE THIS!

This app is going to show the invasion of our country in REAL TIME!

Labour are losing control of the narrative.
Their gaslighting isn't going to work anymore.

Brilliant 👏👏👏

[NFBUK @NFBUK]

.@MayorofLondon Hyacinth, a blind Londoner, is still waiting for action to halt floating bus stops. Her safety & access concerns still stand (Peoples Question Time Redbridge 2/11/22) You have still have not met Hyacinth as promised @BBCLondonNews.

[NFBUK @NFBUK]

Petition for Safe & Accessible Bus Stops For all users in Exeter - please share and support.

https://t.co/fjewkqD5N8

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@taximanant @TfL Labour are doing it deliberately all over London to force people on bikes this is why there is so many cycling accidents all over London they have no road sence or just don't care

[SEAN PAUL DAY @seanpaulday]

@Mediumdave1666 @JohnieClayton_ There’s a broader issue- potentially.

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@TheLTDA Hopefully the one that allowed it to drive on our roads it's there responsibility after all if they said no nothing would happen they've said yes so it's on them

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@LondonTrafficW1 @cityoflondon It's all done on purpose to force you on to bikes it's terrible they don't care one bit about people with disabilities

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@TheMrLoophole No one is the normal mo on technology that's why they shouldn't be allowed until someone is responsible for them otherwise don't bother

[The Mr Loophole | Nick Freeman @TheMrLoophole]

Waymo is coming to London.

But who gets prosecuted when a driverless car breaks the law?

The passenger? The manufacturer? The software company?

Technology always races ahead. The law plays catch-up.

That legal framework needs to be ready BEFORE autonomous cars become commonplace on London’s roads.

@Waymo @TfL @MayorofLondon

#NickSays #Waymo #AutonomousVehicles

[David garness @DavidGarness]

@standardnews It's he's final pop at central London tried it early on then moved to cause traffic mayhem knows he's going next election but kill London before he's going away present and the main powers that be watch London messed up and do nowt

[WiseCabby @WiseyCabby]

@standardnews @UnitedCabbies Funny that there’s 4 out of 8 vehicles in the photo you’ve used that shouldn’t be on Oxford St if they enforced the rules. Maybe they should start there before pedestrianising it

[SEAN PAUL DAY @seanpaulday]

On Sat 12th Sept, Jay Louise will be taking on the 25k Thames Bridges Trek, raising money for the @TaxiCharity.

The amazing Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is run by volunteer London black taxi drivers.

To donate to this worthy cause, use the QR code.

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