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PostPosted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:26 pm 
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And not all of them passed. :sad:

And how many had out-of-date insurance?

And a little dig at Berwick methinks. :roll:

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-ea ... -27856453/

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PC Paul Gills said: “We know the vast majority of taxi drivers abide by motoring and safety laws and operations such as this are aimed at targeting those that don’t.”

Vast majority? :?

How many failed? :?

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“However, I must warn people that we have no power to inspect taxis that are not licensed by us. These vehicles are not licensed to pick up passengers in Newcastle and passengers may be taking a risk by getting in one.”

VOSA could stop the out of town vehicles couldnt they?

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captain cab wrote:
“However, I must warn people that we have no power to inspect taxis that are not licensed by us. These vehicles are not licensed to pick up passengers in Newcastle and passengers may be taking a risk by getting in one.”

VOSA could stop the out of town vehicles couldnt they?

Of course, as could the police.

But methinks he was having a dig.

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These vehicles are not licensed to pick up passengers in Newcastle and passengers may be taking a risk by getting in one.


unless pre-booked....
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