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Bexley Borough Liberal DemocratsLondon Borough of Bexley, covering the Parliamentary Constituencies of Old Bexley & Sidcup, Bexleyheath & Crayford and Erith & Thamesmead. |
Mayor Boris Johnson condemned for 'capping' vital funds for Taxicard
December 4, 2008 8:15 AM
Originally published by London Assembly Liberal Democrats
Originally published by London Assembly Liberal Democrats
Caroline Pidgeon AM, Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson won majority support from London Assembly members in condemning Mayor Boris Johnson for 'capping' vital funds given to Borough Councils to support the Taxicard scheme which provides personal transport for elderly and vulnerable passengers.
The Conservative Assembly members tried unsuccessfully to vote down Caroline Pidgeon's motion.
Commenting, Caroline Pidgeon said:
"It is extraordinary that Tory Assembly members voted to back Boris' move to starve Taxicard of funds. They clearly don't have elderly relatives. The Tory Transport chair on London Councils doesn't agree with them - he has opposed Mayor Johnson on this retrograde step.
"A capped budget would impact on the Taxicard service that boroughs are able to offer, and there is a serious risk that elderly and vulnerable passengers will suffer. We will continue to champion their interests and fight against this backward measure."
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