which followed a consultation which Transport for London says received 10,000 responses.
Indirect discrimination is covered by the Equality Act 2010. It occurs where there is a practice, policy or rule that is applied generally to a large group but a sub group that possess a particular 'protected' characteristic ends up being treated less favourably. "We would urge the mayor to adopt one of the many alternative policies which would actually address congestion, instead of just penalising low-paid ethnic minority workers," says Dr Moyer-Lee.
The government has lost a number of legal challenges by environmental group ClientEarth over harmful levels of air pollution, and councils are under pressure to address the problem, with Birmingham and Manchester looking at imposing congestion charges.In a statement, the mayor's office said:"The number of private hire vehicles entering the congestion charge zone has shot up from 4,000 a day in 2003, when it first came into operation, to more than 18,000 now.
However, the mayor's own assessment says overall traffic will only be reduced by 1%, whereas private hire traffic will be reduced by 6%.
Speechless!😶
a charge against uber over workers rights etc..
Too many minicabs in London, even the minicab drivers themselves would agree. Too many roadworks!! Everywhere ! That’s what’s causing the congestion ! SadiqKhan TfL
These Uber drivers have got some Front. They should not even be working central London. Sorry just my view.
Stand you're ground Sadiq Khan we know it's to reduce pollution that affects children's health in the Capital congestioncharge for PHV Uber
This isn't targeting the ethnicity of drivers, it's for congestion? How is this discrimination?
As ridiculous as the grounds that of racial discrimination are i cant laugh at the irony that its against Sadiq Diversity Khan.
Here we go again racism every day in the media there are reports of racism is it any wonder there is racism in this country when every day in the news the people of this country are being constantly being branded racist.THIS IS WHATS CREATING THE PROBLEM.
Some privileges are earned, by drivers of all ethnicities if they want to tackle the Knowledge of London. Takes about 3 years to be a licensed London taxi driver, if anyone is interested. Or have a ZEC vehicle or wheelchair accessible one. It’s a choice of vehicle or commitment?
Remember, if anything even slightly unpleasant happens to a black person then that is RACISM! Ha h a ha ha ha
Got to question if they are self employed, as they cannot adjust the amount they charge to cover the extra cost.
Whatever merits of claim, your news story is incomplete. You should explain that, even if something is indirectly discrimintory, there are cases that does not make it unlawful. It depends on why it is being done.
But why is your headline front page not showing this... BBC News - Netanyahu to face corruption charges
I actually think they have a valid point - but not on the grounds of race. That's obsurd
Not racism then?
There’s only one group that is being discriminated by the Tories and TFL and that is the London cabbies! Ridiculous to even entertain this shite but no doubt entertained it will be! No one had bloody heard of Uber 5 years ago!
You can always vote for a new mayor in next elections
Its not discimination black taxis are under the TFL umbrella and are entitled to the exemption the fact Uber and other private hire companies have a high percentage of Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups has nothing to do with the mayor more to do with the drivers preferences
Discriminatory because 94% of the drivers are black. Are they kidding ? What the hell is going on with this Country ? Everyone has completely lost the plot. I'm actually speechless. Why play the race card every time ?
Wasn’t they only ever exempt when booked. I see thousands with no passengers.
Khan encouraged black cab drivers to invest in £60k electric cabs, then none of the promised infrastructure was put into place. There were supposed to be six charging point install companies - there is only one and 65 points for whole of London. Most drive on petrol as a result.
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