Brummie Cabbie wrote:
“He said he had no ramps and would not take her. I asked if he was a disabled access taxi, why had he no ramps?”
Because he is a wa**er.
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:16 pm ] |
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Widnes Cabbie Could Lose Licence After Refusing To Take A Disabled Passenger Sep 30 2009 A cabbie faces losing his licence after allegedly refusing to take a disabled person with learning difficulties in his taxi. It is claimed Brian Moore refused to take the passenger, who uses a wheelchair, even though the vehicle said it had disabled access. But when Lynsey Briggs, the care worker accompanying the wheelchair user, asked why he was refusing the fare, it is alleged Mr Briggs told her “don’t argue with me” before helping an able-bodied passenger load her shopping into the cab and driving off. The incident, outside Asda in Widnes, will be probed by Halton council bosses tomorrow. The meeting will decide whether or not Mr Moore, of Widnes, should be allowed to keep his licence. A report prepared ahead of tomorrow’s meeting said: “These allegations, if proven, will be in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act.” A statement by Ms Biggs, project manager of Barrows Green Creative Support, said she was with the wheelchair user on April 9. She said: “We asked if he had ramps to use so the lady in the wheelchair could access the taxi. “He said he had no ramps and would not take her. I asked if he was a disabled access taxi, why had he no ramps?” Source; LiverpoolEcho.co.uk |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:18 am ] |
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Brummie Cabbie wrote: “He said he had no ramps and would not take her. I asked if he was a disabled access taxi, why had he no ramps?”
Because he is a wa**er.
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:08 am ] |
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This driver deserves the book thrown at him ..... but Quote: The incident, outside Asda in Widnes, will be probed by Halton council bosses tomorrow.
Is there a loop-hole if it was private property? Hope not! |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:59 pm ] |
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Brummie Cabbie wrote: Is there a loop-hole if it was private property?
No. |
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| Author: | Nigel [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:22 pm ] |
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Who's betting he gets off with it? This sort of practice is becoming common place around the country, we've got the same problem in our manor where drivers complain of a bad back when a wheelchair passenger approaches them. |
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| Author: | echo15 [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:27 pm ] |
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Ours refuse them saying the ramps are "broken"! 
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:42 am ] |
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echo15 wrote: Ours refuse them saying the ramps are "broken"!
Without a doubt that is illegal now, but the new provisions in the Equality Bill make it even more clearer that saying you have no ramps, or they are broken, is an offence in itself. Even if you never need them. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:59 am ] |
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echo15 wrote: Ours refuse them saying the ramps are "broken"!
Then the cab should be off the road. CC |
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:11 am ] |
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Nigel wrote: Who's betting he gets off with it? This sort of practice is becoming common place around the country, we've got the same problem in our manor where drivers complain of a bad back when a wheelchair passenger approaches them.
Doctor's exemption lodged with the licensing office & confirmed by them in writing, is the only medical reason allowed in Brum. |
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