Transport for London (TfL) oversees over 600 taxi ranks essential for safely accessing services, especially for individuals with disabilities. Currently, frustration mounts among taxi drivers as electric hire bikes increasingly block these ranks. Advocacy from officials indicates that despite communication with companies like Lime, the problem persists, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of newly introduced regulations aimed at preventing inappropriate parking. Drivers emphasize the necessity of clear access for all passengers, highlighting the inadequacy of management responses to the ongoing issue.
"They seem to like congregating on these taxi ranks, thinking they can park there. For anyone in a wheelchair, it's essential that they access the cab from the kerbside."
"Even when they send someone out, the same incident occurs either the next day or later that same day."
"Here we are in January and we're nowhere near seeing this being implemented in any way shape or form."
"It's all very well coming out and saying it, but getting around to doing it is a whole different matter."
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