Weekly Update – November 28 to December 4, 2024

Review of Taxi Fares and Tariffs 2024

Transport for London (TfL) is reviewing taxi fares and tariffs for 2024, including proposed changes for journeys starting or ending at Heathrow Airport. Your feedback is essential!

Find detailed information, supporting documents, and share your feedback or questions through the consultation website.
? Deadline: Monday, 2 December 2024

White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Action

On Monday, 25 November, White Ribbon Day marked the beginning of 16 days of activism to help end violence against women and girls.
Here’s how you can support:

• Watch the short film on how men can make a difference.
• Share information about the White Ribbon organisation and their campaign.
• Encourage drivers, staff, and customers to make the White Ribbon Promise.
• Subscribe to the White Ribbon newsletter.
• Become an accredited supporter organisation or book a training session.
• Register for Suzy Lamplugh bystander training.
• Share TfL’s active bystander campaign advice.

Support victims of domestic abuse and gender-based violence by sharing contact details for relevant organisations.

Events and Traffic Updates

Major Events

• Charlie XCX: Thursday, 28 November, O2 Arena
• Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra: Friday, 29 November, Royal Albert Hall
• Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight: Saturday, 30 November, St Martin-in-the-Fields
• The Macmillan Carol Concert: Tuesday, 3 December, Cadogan Hall
• Myles Kennedy: Tuesday, 3 December, O2 Forum

Local Highlights

1. Shepherd Market Christmas Event
   • Thursday, 28 November. Expect large crowds.
2. Jubilee Gardens Christmas Celebration
   • Thursday, 28 November, 16:00–02:00. Increased traffic expected.
3. Mayfair Place Christmas Market
   • Thursday, 28–Saturday, 30 November. Large crowds expected daily.
4. O2 Arena Music Events
   • Thursday, 28 November & Friday, 29 November, 18:30–22:30. Expect crowds before and after events.
5. Drumsheds Music Events
   • Friday, 29 November, 19:00–03:00, and Saturday, 30 November, 13:00–22:30. Heavy traffic expected.
6. Wembley Stadium
   • Saturday, 30 November, 15:00–22:00: Women’s Football (England vs USA). Kickoff: 17:20. Crowds expected; event rank on Engineers Way open 18:35–20:05.
7. London Stadium
   • Saturday, 30 November, 16:00–20:00: Football (West Ham vs Arsenal). Kickoff: 17:30. Taxi rank on Montfichet Road available.
8. Victoria Park
   • Sunday, 1 December, 09:30–12:30. Running events; large crowds expected.
9. Tottenham Court Road
   • Sunday, 1 December, 10:00–22:00: Southbound closure for an event at the Dominion Theatre.
10. City of London Charity Walk
    • Sunday, 1 December, 16:00–23:00: 5k walk from Three Quays Walk to Victoria Embankment. Traffic delays expected.

Demonstrations

• Saturday, 30 November:
  1. Central London March, 10:00–16:30, from Park Lane to Whitehall. Crowds expected.
  2. Demonstration at Parliament Square, 13:00–17:00.

Rank Suspensions

Key taxi rank suspensions during this period include:

1. Sloane Square: Until 28 November, 17:00. Utility works.
2. Tottenham Court Road (Spearmint Rhino): Until 29 November, 18:00. Utility works.
3. Guildable Manor Street (London Bridge Station): Until 13 December, 23:00. Maintenance.
4. Marylebone Road (Baker Street): Until 15 December, 17:00. Utility works.
5. Calderwood Street (Sainsbury's): Until 16 December, 18:00. Traffic management.
6. St James's Square: 30 November, 07:00–18:00. Crane operation.
7. Ropemaker Street: 30 November, 06:00–19:00. Filming.
8. Tottenham Court Road (opposite Dominion Theatre): 1 December, 10:00–20:00. Gala event.
9. Brook Street (Claridge’s): 2–5 December, Security restrictions.

Full details on rank suspensions and closures are available on the TfL website.

For further assistance, contact TfL or refer to the event and rank updates provided.