Steve Kenton, a black-cab driver for 34 years, expressed frustration about the new cab rank layout at Euston, stating, 'You still can't access the station as there is no left turn into it. The U-turn is not my favourite manoeuvre; you are relying on a bit of goodwill. It is adding about 15 minutes for one pickup. If you can't get the U-turn it can take longer. It's ludicrous, it should not be happening.'
Kenton further explained, 'The reason the queues are so long is that left turn from the west is not there. It is ridiculously frustrating. If I'm coming from the west, I avoid entering Euston station if I'm empty. It is too much aggravation; it takes too long and potentially the manoeuvre you need to do is not the safest in the world.'
Transport for London (TfL) acknowledged the concerns, stating, 'TfL recognises that taxis play an important role in the capital's transport network and met with the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA) regularly to discuss such issues.'
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