Boycott Addison Lee

Well of course, my point is that the only reason the joke referendum happened was because the conservatives knew without a shadow of a doubt that is they forced it through quickly without real debate it would be rejected, ensuring the FPP Constitutional Monarchy pretend democracy lives on for another 50 Years.

See my comments above about sucking it up.

Ha fair enough, i just fancied a rant.

This makes me sad, as will the almost definite result on Thursday.

Is there an mayor election thread?

http://www.lfgss.com/thread84225.html

Has this been resolved? http://road.cc/content/news/57616-john-griffin-gets-i-pay-road-tax-jersey-addison-lee-give-dirvers-cyclist

Brilliant work, David.

Been a bit slow in getting this done but I have now discussed this in our office and we won't be using them anymore.

Seems possible that Addison Lee drivers (who all drive amazingly well of course) also double up as tug boat pilots:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17950813

wonder what that tug on the end is doing? looks like it's dragging it in to the barrier on purpose?

That said, those margins aren't much to play with

Essential equipment when using bus lanes
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/fed-up-cyclist-develops-world-s-loudest-bike-horn-to-alert-motorists.html

just saw this. signed!
scumbags

Looks like they've managed to get more employees to big-up their app on iTunes. I've already reviewed it off 3 different devices, is there any way I can review it again for it to count?

Tell other people to review it poorly... I'm pretty sure Apple will only count the average scores per account regardless of the number of times you vote (at least, that's how they should calculate it).

Have there been many problems with Add Lee's in the bus lanes? I've not really noticed it but I've not ridden through central London in the past few weeks where I imagine the impact would be bigger.

As an aside, John Griffin slowed down to let me out whilst I was cycling home last night, maybe he needs to give his drivers some tips.

John Griffin slowed down to let me out whilst I was cycling home last night, maybe he needs to give his drivers some tips.

bump

I see that TFL have obtained an injunction against Addison Lee and effectively prevented them from driving in the bus lanes. What effect this has on the ground remains to be seen. Hopefully there is an improvement. Signed

Addison Lee boss could face prosecution for bus lane instruction
Police tell MP they have asked Crown Prosecution Service for advice over cab firm chairman who told drivers to use bus lanes

Addison Lee media head Alistair Laycock, gets cycle training . He rides to work daily, a 10 mile commute. He completed level 3 cycle skills training and wishes to encourage colleagues to get trained

Good work S D !

Well done, David. Beats a 'die-in' anytime.

He wanted to find some bad driving from one of his drivers then 'reveal' who he is. No driver complied. They were all well behaved. Not even a hoot when we rode 2 abreast in front of an add lee cab up Pentonville road.

He asked what Add Lee need to do to get 'unboycotted'.

I asked him about the relationship with their cycle couriers, if they are insured. He wasn't sure. He said their drivers being freelance get a deal with some insurance company and insure themselves. He's going to check re the couriers

He asked what Add Lee need to do to get 'unboycotted'.

Get their drivers to drive sensibly.

Next question please.

To be "unboycotted" they should ask their director to withdraw his ill informed and inflammatory, unsolicited comments - publically - and to explain why what he said was stupid and dangerous. This would display the understanding that as a corporation supplying a public service their position at the top of the tree is not guaranteed and their respect for the diversity of their customers not to mention the people they share their work place with is paramount to the manner with which they are perceived.

Get their drivers to drive sensibly.

Next question please.

Alistair admitted there were some bad drivers and they deal with complaints etc. They are not all bad any more than all bus drivers/ black cabbies are all good. Seems to me that they are making moves to address the issues around sharing the road with people on bikes. They are genuinely worried about losing some corporate accounts.

Anyone noticed any improvement since the Boycott? How will any improvement be measured? I suppose its up to velocio to decide if and when to remove the 'boycott addison lee' banner from this site. Perhaps he should meet them