We have to ensure the transport network is fully accessible
Caroline spoke to BBC London Politics about the lack of progress on step-free access on the tube, and wider concerns about accessibility on London's transport system.
Caroline said:
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The Mayor could do much more on the cladding and fire safety scandal
In the London Assembly, Caroline asked why there are no provisions in the Mayor's budget to support the people affected by the classing and fire safety crisis.
Caroline said:
The government is failing on the cladding and fire safety crisis, yet in London the Mayor could be leading, four years after Grenfell.
The cladding and fire safety crisis is an ongoing scandal
At People’s Question Time on 11th February, there were several questions on the cladding and fire safety crisis gripping the country.
Caroline said:
We need tough action on the cladding and fire safety scandal
In Mayor's Question Time, Caroline focused on the cladding and fire safety scandal, asking the Mayor to look at holding back funding from housing providers who aren’t taking enough action to protect tenants, leaseholders and shared owners. We need tough action on this.
Ensuring vulnerable people can be vaccinated
In the London Assembly Plenary session on Covid-19, Caroline asked about ensuring vulnerable groups including the homeless, vulnerable migrants and sex workers can get vaccinated without needing to register with a GP, which is not possible for some. Caroline welcomed the work being done to ensure the vaccine is available to these groups.
Provide free travel to those fleeing domestic abuse
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Women's Aid and the Rail Delivery Group launched a scheme providing free train travel to those fleeing domestic abuse, which has since helped hundreds of survivors.
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon asked the Mayor of London if Transport for London would look at a similar scheme.
Serious issues to consider about cashless stations
In the London Assembly, Caroline Pidgeon raised concerns with the Mayor of London about Transport for London making Tube, DLR and Overground stations cashless.
Caroline said:
Stop making excuses for 8 months of failure to help visually impaired passengers
When challenged by Caroline Pidgeon in the London Assembly, the Mayor of London refused to apologise that it has taken 8 months for COVID-19 secure guiding and physical assistance to be provided for the blind and visually impaired on Transport for London services.
We desperately need investment in our transport infrastructure
At the London Assembly's first ever online People's Question Time, Caroline discussed how to ensure London has world-class transport infrastructure.
We desperately need investment, particularly in our public transport and walking and cycling infrastructure. The Mayor of London must also finally cancel the £2bn polluting Silvertown Road Tunnel project under the Thames.
Sgt Ratana represented the very best of policing
In the London Assembly, Caroline spoke about the huge loss of Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matt Ratana in September, who represented the best of policing.
There were also some very special tributes from Jennette Arnold AM and Steve O’Connell AM, who had both worked with him.
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