Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Sun May 03, 2026 5:53 pm

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Watford Station Ruling
PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:26 am 
Offline

Joined: Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:25 pm
Posts: 88
From what I can gather, there was'nt actually a ruling form the EU that Watford HAD to open its Railway Station Rank to all Hackney Drivers ! Im guessing they opened the Station of their own accord before a ruling was made in the drivers favour, after those drivers excluded from working the station brought it to the attention of the EU competitions committee.
This is just my understanding of the situation and I know nothing about it apart from what Ive read, so if anyone can provide any further info or links to the case it would be appreciated. Thankyou


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 7:08 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57358
Location: 1066 Country
onerebeloffour wrote:
From what I can gather, there was'nt actually a ruling form the EU that Watford HAD to open its Railway Station Rank to all Hackney Drivers ! Im guessing they opened the Station of their own accord before a ruling was made in the drivers favour, after those drivers excluded from working the station brought it to the attention of the EU competitions committee.
This is just my understanding of the situation and I know nothing about it apart from what Ive read, so if anyone can provide any further info or links to the case it would be appreciated. Thankyou

It has been discussed on here, but I think the station folks were just pointing out EU 'Restriction of Trade' laws/rules/conditions.

_________________
IDFIMH


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 8:55 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:03 am
Posts: 28
onerebeloffour wrote:
From what I can gather, there was'nt actually a ruling form the EU that Watford HAD to open its Railway Station Rank to all Hackney Drivers ! Im guessing they opened the Station of their own accord before a ruling was made in the drivers favour, after those drivers excluded from working the station brought it to the attention of the EU competitions committee.
This is just my understanding of the situation and I know nothing about it apart from what Ive read, so if anyone can provide any further info or links to the case it would be appreciated. Thankyou


I have looked at this through the EU and still ongoing,
The train company open up the rank not to have a problem with thier DPP policy, as it is open to question by restricting access are they giving a restricted service to their disabled customers.

If they keep a resricted numbers policy they are open to challenges with their disabled policy, they decided to act now rather than be told to open their ranks at a latter date,

When I have had replys from EU MEP's I will post what I have found out


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:09 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:44 pm
Posts: 10591
Location: Scotland
Hypnotist wrote:
onerebeloffour wrote:
From what I can gather, there was'nt actually a ruling form the EU that Watford HAD to open its Railway Station Rank to all Hackney Drivers ! Im guessing they opened the Station of their own accord before a ruling was made in the drivers favour, after those drivers excluded from working the station brought it to the attention of the EU competitions committee.
This is just my understanding of the situation and I know nothing about it apart from what Ive read, so if anyone can provide any further info or links to the case it would be appreciated. Thankyou


I have looked at this through the EU and still ongoing,
The train company open up the rank not to have a problem with thier DPP policy, as it is open to question by restricting access are they giving a restricted service to their disabled customers.

If they keep a resricted numbers policy they are open to challenges with their disabled policy, they decided to act now rather than be told to open their ranks at a latter date,

Quote:
When I have had replys from EU MEP's I will post what I have found out


That all stations should be opened up and that includes York


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 203 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group