Blackburn turn down the E7 and Charlie boy!

Sussex · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:59 pm

Blackburn with Darwen's legal fears over new taxis’ no go

A COUNCIL fears it could face legal action because of its refusal to allow a new type of taxi on the streets. There was a furious row when plans to grant licences to the Peugeot E7, as well as traditional Hackney Carriages, were debated at Blackburn Town Hall last week.

The vehicles, which supporters say are more wheelchair-friendly than other taxis, are already in use in most parts of the country. And Blackburn with Darwen Council officials fear they could be vulnerable to a costly legal challenge if they do not accept the model, following a similar courtroom battle in Liverpool.

But about 50 Hackney drivers came to the town hall on Thursday night to protest against the new vehicles, known as Eurocabs. Mac Patel, vice chairman of Blackburn with Darwen Hackney Carriage Association, said: “People spent thousands and thousands of pounds on new taxis two years ago when we were told to buy a different type.

“We simply do not want Eurocabs in Blackburn at all.” Mr Patel insisted disabled people could fit in the “London-style” cabs that came into use two years ago so there was no need for the new design.

But Charles Oakes, of the North West Hackney Drivers Association, has applied to the council on behalf of five drivers for permission to use the Peugeot E7.

He said: “The council is discriminating against disabled people and it has ignored the High Court decision. “If a driver sees a niche in the market he should be entitled to exploit it.”

After a long debate, the committee recommended the Peugeots were not granted licenses. The final decision will be made by Tory executive member Alan Cottam.

Committee chair Sajid Ali said: “We voted to stick with the black cabs. “It’s what the drivers wanted.” Labour committee member Jim Smith added: “It was chaos at the meeting.”

captain cab · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:45 pm

Its a new anagram anyway :lol:

CC

GBC · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:03 pm

You're on full steam this week. :wink:

captain cab · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:05 pm

GBC wrote:

You're on full steam this week. :wink:

Its nearly christmas and I'm excited. :wink:

CC

skippy41 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:56 pm

Quote:

We simply do not want Eurocabs in Blackburn at all.” Mr Patel insisted disabled people could fit in the “London-style” cabs that came into use two years ago so there was no need for the new design.

I don't think Mr Patel has read the Liverpool judgment, I hope Alan Cottam. makes the right decision or there could be trouble ahead

charles007 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:37 pm

We or ready to go to court. not may will. i have been told that liverpool Have passed the E7 along with Norwich.

We have a barrister on stand by. i will post the Minutes of the meeting when they come out, they will make good reading.

Sussex · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:41 pm

charles007 wrote:

We have a barrister on stand by. i will post the Minutes of the meeting when they come out, they will make good reading.

Looking forward to reading them with added vigour. :wink:

skippy41 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:45 pm

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This is a most helpful tip off. I’m onto it.

Cheers,

John Halford

Bindmans

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From:
Sent: 01 December 2009 11:17
To: John Halford
Subject: E7

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12952

Dear MR. Halford, Please could you contact Blackburn Council as a matter of urgency, and point them in the right direction

Regards

Its already being taken care of Charlie, mind you when you post your findings can we have a translation as the google translator struggles :lol:

charles007 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:55 pm

skippy41 wrote:

Quote:

This is a most helpful tip off. I’m onto it.

Cheers,

John Halford

Bindmans

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From:
Sent: 01 December 2009 11:17
To: John Halford
Subject: E7

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12952

Dear MR. Halford, Please could you contact Blackburn Council as a matter of urgency, and point them in the right direction

Regards

Its already being taken care of Charlie, mind you when you post your findings can we have a translation as the google translator struggles :lol:

One member said the next thing we will licence as a taxi is a wagon mind you he works for the Busses.

charles007 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:58 pm

charles007 wrote:

skippy41 wrote:

Quote:

This is a most helpful tip off. I’m onto it.

Cheers,

John Halford

Bindmans

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From:
Sent: 01 December 2009 11:17
To: John Halford
Subject: E7

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12952

Dear MR. Halford, Please could you contact Blackburn Council as a matter of urgency, and point them in the right direction

Regards

Its already being taken care of Charlie, mind you when you post your findings can we have a translation as the google translator struggles :lol:

One member said the next thing we will licence as a taxi is a wagon mind you he works for the Busses.

oh and by the way our membership as gone up since that meeting thank you.

captain cab · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:47 pm

Charles....please contact Scots Borders Council and ask about wheelchair provision.

CC

cabbyman · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:15 am

Sussex · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:19 am

captain cab wrote:

Charles....please contact Scots Borders Council and ask about wheelchair provision.

And discounting after 10.00pm. :wink:

captain cab · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:35 pm

I think Charley is scared of Scots Borders council. :lol:

CC

captain cab · **Posted:** Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:34 am

They may have even called him a poof :lol:

CC

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