With the UK Government intent on beginning robotaxi trials in London during 2026, Christian hears from Steve McNamara, General Secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association, on why the capital's cabbies are robustly optimistic about their future [3:03].  Christian discusses with co-presenter Mark Walker the proposals in the UK Government's Road Safety Strategy for Great Britain and associated reforms of pavement parking in England to explore whether any meaningful changes will be seen during the lifetime of the present Parliament [32:20].  In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian comments on the 'Bakerl0.0' advertising controversy [46:06].

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