We know that, so do Westminster. We met on site with the provider causing most problems months ago, plan was in place and no improvement. Westminster are trying to resolve the matter we discussed it at length at our last quarterly meeting.
The update has been provided for information and to ask drivers to use the report it tool so they can continue to track the issued with a view to resolving it.
Update from Westminster on dockless bikes blocking taxi ranks:
Westminster City Council is working closely with micromobility operators across the borough to ensure that designated bays are managed effectively and to reduce instances of vehicles being parked in inappropriate locations. Operators have dedicated on-street resources to remove incorrectly parked vehicles and are undertaking increased monitoring at locations where issues have been identified.
Our Dockless Team has been actively monitoring New Burlington Street and has taken a range of measures to address recurring overcrowding and reports of vehicles obstructing the adjacent taxi rank and footway.
Operators have been contacted on numerous occasions regarding this location, and we have requested an increase in ranger and van visits to remove excess vehicles and keep the taxi rank clear.
Lime has undertaken an increased number of visits to clear and reposition bikes, while Voi has confirmed that it has increased monitoring and introduced a virtual capacity cap at the bay.
Operators have also been asked to review and strengthen their geofencing measures to ensure that vehicles are not deployed or redistributed within the taxi rank or other areas outside the designated bay.
Most recently, further operational measures have been discussed with Forest, including the possibility of introducing a maximum-capacity trial in the New Burlington Street area.
In addition, the location has been referred to our Enforcement Team, which has confirmed that 102 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been issued on New Burlington Street to date.
Despite the measures implemented, the location continues to present challenges and we still receive reports of vehicles obstructing the taxi rank.
The Dockless Team will therefore continue to monitor the area closely and work with operators to improve the management of the bay and reduce instances of obstruction.
Should you encounter micromobility vehicles parked outside designated bays, we would encourage you to report them using the Report-It function on the Westminster City Council website.
In addition to enabling the appropriate team to take action, these reports provide valuable evidence that helps us identify recurring problem locations and patterns of non-compliance. This information assists the City Council in challenging operators more effectively, holding them accountable for their obligations, and determining whether further measures are required to improve parking behaviour.
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@Freiheit20001@ComplyQVM@CityWestminster A it’s not private. It’s a public road
B. If they are going to sell parking permits they should make sure the bays ain’t full of dumped hire bikes
23:15 hrs. Tuesday 27/10/26
The Ned taxi rank, Poultry, City of London
Driver pulled onto rank. Wouldn’t move when asked.
I thought @TfLTPH were clamping down on behaviour? Did you actually send out the letters to the Private Hire drivers?
@The_LCDC
The LCDC would like to state that we do NOT support a change to the Knowledge that involves the distance being cut to just 4 miles instead of 6 and also the scrapping of suburb runs.
Oxford Street
How @MayorofLondon was able to run roughshod over local residents to create his multimillion pound vanity project
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How come @TfLTPH@CityWestminster you can Temp move J Lewis Taxi Rank in the words of Tommy Cooper Just Like That. BUT it’s going to take months and possibly a CONsultation to sort out the rank at Rosewood Grosvenor sq ????
Just temp move it. Then sort it out Gis A Job 😎