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Author:  toots [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:28 am ]
Post subject:  Keep your shirt on!
Cabbies are asked to keep their shirts on as licensing rules are reviewed in West Lancashire

TAXI drivers who motor around bare chested and wearing flip flops could risk their licence under new rules. Licensing chiefs have put together a whole raft of recommendations as part of a shake-up of the service.

Bosses said they are not expecting drivers to wear shirt and ties but they do want them to dress “respectfully”. Complaints about some drivers driving around bare chested in hot weather and others wearing flip flops have prompted the move.

The dress code is part of a series of measures being put forward by West Lancashire council, which covers Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. There will also be improvements required for their knowledge of the road, area and licensing rules and standard of vehicles

Licensing manager Paul Charlson said: “This is about appropriateness. We’re not asking for a shirt and tie but a reasonable standard of dress, but the key issue is safety, for example flip flops. Loose or trapped footwear on a vehicle also causes safety concerns.

“It’s not a criticism of drivers – a lot of what’s in the document is common sense.”

The recommendations include:

A new dress code for drivers.

Clarification of the medical fitness standard drivers must pass.

15-year age limit for all licensed vehicles.

An amended and improved knowledge test for new drivers.

Hackney Carriages not being licensed to carry front seat passengers on safety grounds.

Introduction of policies to help promote the use of environmentally friendly practices .

A review of all existing licence conditions.

Cllr Andrew Fowler, portfolio holder for community services and health, said: “We hope this will provide clarity for the trade, as well as the travelling public, by establishing clear and comprehensive standards.”

The draft Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy for comment and can be viewed on www.westlancs.gov.uk/taxi licensing, where comments can also be left.
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Keep your shirt on!
toots wrote:
TAXI drivers who motor around bare chested and wearing flip flops could risk their licence under new rules.

Please tell me there isn't anywhere where licensed drivers drive around anywhere bare chested. :shock:
Author:  Sussex [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Keep your shirt on!
toots wrote:
Hackney Carriages not being licensed to carry front seat passengers on safety grounds.

Why? :?
Author:  toots [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:59 pm ]
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Please tell me there isn't anywhere where licensed drivers drive around anywhere bare chested.


I'd love to but I'd be lying and I've seen the unsightly for myself :shock: Sweaty hairy armpits too it's quite disgusting to be honest eusasmiles.zip

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Hackney Carriages not being licensed to carry front seat passengers on safety grounds.


Can't see why they would be any safer in the back as the front considering some taxis are saloon type vehicles and I can't see how they can desciminate between the two vehicles :?
Author:  skippy41 [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:14 pm ]
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PH cannot have more than 4 seats?? what planet do these idiots come from.
Allowing PH to run for 15 years FFS they will be total shed by that age then they pass comment on the environmental impact
Most council are starting to restrict the age of PH to around 8 years due to some owners not keeping the vehicles in top condition
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Keep your shirt on!
Sussex wrote:
toots wrote:
TAXI drivers who motor around bare chested and wearing flip flops could risk their licence under new rules.

Please tell me there isn't anywhere where licensed drivers drive around anywhere bare chested. :shock:


let me know where if there is.........please

i bet they dont sit waiting on th erank too long on friday and saturday nights...

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Author:  wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:30 pm ]
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A new dress code for drivers. - Do I look like Corporal Klinger?

Clarification of the medical fitness standard drivers must pass. - what, like a medical?

15-year age limit for all licensed vehicles. - seems fair

An amended and improved knowledge test for new drivers.

Hackney Carriages not being licensed to carry front seat passengers on safety grounds. - whose, thiers or the drivers?

Introduction of policies to help promote the use of environmentally friendly practices . - OH FCK HERE WE GO...........

A review of all existing licence conditions. - Its a job for someone
Author:  toots [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:33 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
PH cannot have more than 4 seats?? what planet do these idiots come from.
Allowing PH to run for 15 years FFS they will be total shed by that age then they pass comment on the environmental impact
Most council are starting to restrict the age of PH to around 8 years due to some owners not keeping the vehicles in top condition


Is that a question about PH having 4 seats or a statement? I know it has question marks after it but I'm still not sure. Anyway they can have more than 4 seats in most places but it is ultimately up to the licensing dept what they regulate and license and if nobody objects they get away with it. Can't see the problem with the 15 year age limit either so long as the vehicle isn't a shed and meets with the emission thingy that everybody is harping on about nowadays :D

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let me know where if there is.........please

i bet they dont sit waiting on th erank too long on friday and saturday nights...


You're bad :lol: :lol:
Author:  TravisBickle [ Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Keep your shirt on!
Sussex wrote:
toots wrote:
TAXI drivers who motor around bare chested and wearing flip flops could risk their licence under new rules.

Please tell me there isn't anywhere where licensed drivers drive around anywhere bare chested. :shock:


Heathrow airport taxi feeder park. And that's just the female drivers :shock:
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