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Boris Johnson pays Porsche £400,000
By Visordown News on 08/07/2008 09:22:23
London Mayor scraps vehicle pollution charge but picks up bill for car manufacturer's legal fees
NEWLY ELECTED London Mayor Boris Johnson is to scrap a plan to levy a £25 charge on the most polluting vehicles in the capital, it emerged last night.In doing so Johnson will have to pay about £400,000 to luxury sports car mnaufcaturer, Porsche
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Boris Johnson: "Stop this protest!"
By Visordown News on 03/06/2010 10:04:54
Mayor of London issues threats over Bike Parking Tax gridlock
MAYOR OF LONDON Boris Johnson asked demonstrators to "Stop this protest" after he was caught up in yesterday's weekly 'No to Bike Parking Tax' Wednesday breakfast run demonstration.It's alleged Johnson, who was cycling through the traffic gridlock
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Boris Johnson considers axing Congestion Charge
By Visordown News on 18/12/2008 13:38:47
London Mayor to 'brood' on the future of the big CC
LONDON MAYOR Boris Johnson has said he would consider scrapping the city’s entire congestion zone.The news follows the recent decision to axe the western extension of the London scheme, as well as halting plans for the Charge entering Manchester.Johnson
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Motorcycles to use London bus lanes
By Visordown News on 27/10/2008 09:31:08
'I believe they should be able to share our bus lanes successfully and safely' - Boris Johnson
Motorcycles WILL be allowed to use the majority of the capital's bus lanes, London Mayor Boris Johnson has said to the BBC. From 5 January, motorcyclists will able to ride in the lanes for an 18-month trial period. Transport for London (TfL) said
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Boris extends bikes in bus lanes
By Visordown News on 26/06/2010 23:14:46
Motorcycles granted continued use of London lanes, despite accident rate increase
LONDON MAYOR Boris Johnson has granted motorcycles continued use of London bus lanes, despite a reported increase in accidents involving cyclists and motorcycles.The initiative, which allows bikers access to all Transport for London (TfL) bus lanes
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Motorcycles allowed in London Bus Lanes
By Visordown News on 22/05/2008 16:50:55
SCOOP!
THIS just in from the London Evening Standard: Motorcyclists and cyclists will be able to share London bus lanes under plans unveiled by Boris Johnson. The Mayor has instructed Transport for London to develop plans to allow motorcyclists
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Boris extends London bus lane motorcycle trial
By Ben Cope on 17/06/2010 09:17:54
The chaos that was predicted by some doomsayers has clearly not materialized says Johnson
Mayor Boris Johnson has today announced he will continue to allow motorcycles to use bus lanes, operated by Transport for London (TfL), for the time being.Johnson observed, "The chaos that was predicted by some doomsayers has clearly
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Cyclists in uproar over motorbikes in bus lanes
By Visordown News on 11/11/2008 17:15:03
Pedal-power people peeved over bikes in bus lane decision
LONDON CYCLING Campaign have asked cyclists and pedestrians to write to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, over the decision to allow motorcycles into London bus lanes.Members of the London Cycling Campaign want answers why the Mayor did not carry
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VIP lanes signal congestion hell in 2012 Olympics
By Visordown News on 30/07/2010 13:13:30
Routes around City to be designated VIP use only
for London drivers for 17 days of the game,” said London Mayor Boris Johnson. “I can't pretend that during that period you will be able to bomb along the Embankment. I hope that Londoners will understand that some modest inconvenience at Games time is a price
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