Transport for London has granted a stay of execution to a service which helps disabled people travel in Kingston.

But Capital Call, which organises local taxi trips for people with disabilities in areas where there is a shortage of London taxis, could still be axed as soon as June.

Around 270 disabled people who use the service were initially told on January 28 that funding would be cut in five weeks time.

But after pressure from users and support from Kingston Council, Transport for London has promised to delay the cut in funding until at least June.

Brian Gaff, who runs Kingston’s Talking Newspaper, said: "Most of the people I know are very aggrieved.

"They are taking it away from Merton and Kingston to put it in Hackney.

"There has been no consultation at all which we were promised.

"We get p*ssed off with being an easy place to stick Boris Johnson’s cuts."

Kingston’s executive member for transport, councillor Bob Steed said: "It was completely unacceptable for Transport for London to cancel Capital Call in Kingston without any consultation with the users of the service or the local council.

"I can imagine that this sudden news would have caused distress to the elderly and disabled residents who rely on the registered minicab service as an affordable and reliable route to mobility and independence."

Rather than having to phone each minicab operator to see if they have a minicab available, Capital Call contacts and books for people registered with the scheme.

Disabled users say the service stops them being overcharged by private operators and ensures they have a return trip booked.

Fellow councillor Mary Reid said: "I welcome the extension of Capital Call in Kingston until June, and I hope this time will allow for proper consultation with the council and local users.

"We will continue to campaign for TfL to reverse its decision on cancelling this much-loved service."

No-one from Tfl was available for comment so far.

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