Corridors of power

One hundred six years ago was born Lord Charles Percy Snow, Baron Snow of City Leicester, English writer, physicist and politician. His political fiction presents a fascinating vision of influential academics, scheming politicians and lobbying businessmen fighting tooth and nail, amongst somewhat dark and narrow corridors of power, to carry off the palm. On his birthday I wonder what the highly privileged protagonists of his novels would think about rickshaws on the streets of London. Would they notice them at all? What would they say to people who spend a fortune on "Ban! Don't license!" campaign?

For ten years we've been patiently trying to set clear and fair rules for the industry and to get licensed. In exchange we've got only a tedious waiting game, abusive publicity and repetitive repressions towards rickshaw business. Repressions will not change anything. Simple and just rules can do it once and forever. Here we are - hard working, serious people. We are part of this city. Be responsible and let us do our job responsibly. Everyone will benefit from that. All we need is to get licensed. As a result all the fuss and misunderstandings will basically disappear.