The
vuvuzelas left over from the World Cup will no doubt be making
their way out of the cupboards over the coming months, as the
Olympic Games swing into action. But it's a strict code of silence
that's been ordered up for UK couriers, as they make their
deliveries to and through the capital this summer!
Yes, you heard me correctly; couriers making their way through the busy
streets of London will be prohibited from honking, whistling or any
other form of hooting to attract the attention of shop employees
receiving their goods for the duration of the Olympic Games.
The code of conduct was issued by Transport for London this week in
an effort to reduce congestion and disruption in and around the
city centre, as its population threatens to explode come June this
year.
The move also comes on the back of a joint bid by the Noise
Abatement Society and Freight Transport Association, to enforce
against anything from preventing Londoners getting a "good night's
sleep" during the Olympics. Well, let's hope we're not all still
sleeping when the Games start.
Still, it's not all bad - the last I heard, there'll be no
pending bans on out-of-tune singing, wailing or loutish behaviour,
so we'll still be able to keep the nation awake during the
Olympics; even if our couriers can't!
It's not the first hurdle that couriers will have to jump to
make deliveries to and from the capital this summer, either.
Earlier this year, Transport for London announced certain roads
will be closed down for the duration of the Olympics, meaning some
London businesses could struggle to arrange for the collection and
delivery of their goods.
TfL's Managing Director for Surface Transport, Leon Daniels, has
stated that every effort will be made, however, to keep local
businesses informed as to when and where roads will be closed
during the affected period.
And, of course, we'll keep you all updated from our end too…
