Hold a ballot from registered Knowledge students before any changes can be made.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

The London Knowledge is more then just a process for learning the streets and places of interest, it is the forging of a person's good character and sense of pride for being the most iconic and famous taxi service in the world. It is essential that no changes be made to the knowledge process.

we have seen an explosion with private hire vehicles in central London, especially with the company Uber. Lowering the time it takes to complete the London Knowledge will simply add to an already congested city. It will increase pollution at a time when 7000 people a year die from related illnesses and it will mean it will be much harder for the existing 26000 black taxis to earn a good living. Essentially it will not be worth becoming a black taxi driver anymore. Standards raised, not lowered.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. It is the responsibility of the London Assembly.

The London Assembly has its own petitions process. You can find out more about how to petition the London Assembly here:

https://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-assembly/london-assembly/take-part/petitions

Timeline

15 Dec 2015	Petition opened for signatures
17 Dec 2015	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Dec 2015

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