Last year more than 10 million tube users missed out on refunds that they were entitled to following severe tube delays, new figures obtained by Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, have revealed.
Caroline Pidgeon joined Brian Paddick and local Lib Dem London Assembly candidate Shas Sheehan on a visit to Ealing to meet businesses and residents affected by the riots.
(The photo to the right shows Caroline, Brian and Shas in a flat above a shop that was burnt out.)
"It is not acceptable that over 6 months on people have still not received compensation" commented Caroline.
You can read more here in the Ealing Gazette.
Caroline Pidgeon joined Mayoral candidate Brian Paddick at the Liberal Democrats' campaign launch for the May 2012 elections, where Londoners will elect the Mayor and the London Assembly.
As a result of questions asked to the Mayor by Caroline Pidgeon, Transport for London have admitted that a large junction at King's Cross does not meet their own safety standards, and refused to answer on why they have done nothing to comply with those standards.
You can read full coverage on the King's Cross Environment blog.
And on the same blog, you can read about Caroline's continued scrutiny and Boris Johnson's complacency on cycle safety issues.
Speaking to the road.cc cycling website about TfL's initial plans to improve safety at Bow roundabout - a notoriously dangerous junction for cyclists - Caroline Pidgeon commented:
These improvements are only a first step - they must be followed through with a much bigger plan of work to improve safety and access for pedestrians as well.
