Rickshaws, Pedicabs....what price safety...

The RMT London taxi branch would like to see a broad coalition of trade unions/bodies and organisations oppose clause 19 contained in the LLA & TFL (no.2) Bill.

We have made enquiries with the Lothian and Borders Police Force after the recent death of a young male who fell from a Rickshaw/Pedicab. This matter is now in the hands of the Procurator Fiscals Office (the Courts) with the view to a Fatal Accident Enquiry. This is now with the Courts north of the border and therefore sub judice.

The RMT London taxi branch believes it is time for Government, the Mayor and London Borough's to put safety first. The rickshaw/pedicab has no role to play in a modern 1st world transport network and we urge all trade associations/unions to join the RMT London taxi branch in its opposition to clause 19 of the LLA & TFL (no.2) Bill.

1. NO to Pedicab/Rickshaw ranks or bays.
2. NO to the Voluntary Registration Scheme.
3. NO to 3rd world Transport given 1st world status.

We ask those in authority;

1. Where do you place the Wheelchair ?
2. Where do you place the assistance dog ?
3. When did TFL and any of the London Borough's crash test these objects ?

Please log onto www.rmtnoto19.blogspot.com and join the campaign to make the streets and roads of London safer...

You don't just get a Voice and Vote at the RMT, you get the chance to make a difference to the environment you work in. Join the RMT at www.rmt.org.uk and JUST SAY NO TO 19 !