London: £100 on-the-spot fines for Lime and Forest in new crackdown
Westminster Council has begun issuing £100 on-the-spot fines to Lime and Forest for e-bikes left blocking pavements or public spaces. The council says fines are more effective than impounding bikes and help to target hotspot areas such as Soho Square and Berkeley Square, says the Standard. The Labour-run council believes issuing fixed penalty notices will […]
Westminster council launches multi-app parking platform
Westminster Council have announced the launch of London’s first multi-app parking scheme offering greater choice for drivers. The platform will benefit residents as operating costs shift to consumers, saving taxpayers £1.2million a year and unlocking new funds to improve local transport links. There will be also be more competition as drivers can choose between apps, […]
Grid Smarter Cities wins “monumental” Westminster kerbside management contract
Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has signed a deal to deliver an innovative new project with Westminster City Council to better manage the access and dwell times of freight operators. The London council and technology based solutions provider will deploy two Electric Vehicle bookable loading bays in central London. The bays will be situated […]