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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Threat to cabbies’ licences |
Threat to cabbies’ licences Wednesday December 29, 2010 Three cabbies could be stripped of their taxi licences at a hearing next week. Rules governing taxis mean councils have the power to suspend or revoke licences from drivers of hackney carriages or private hire vehicles if they do not meet certain standards. Reasons for taking action range from mistakes or problems with formalities to serious incidents, such as allegations of assault. Sunderland City Council officers have opted to bring three Wearside drivers before a meeting of the authority’s regulatory committee, which makes decisions on such permits. The three men – known only as Mr WJW, Mr AB and Mr DH – will have their cases heard by councillors on the committee at their meeting on January 5. The meeting will be held behind closed doors for reasons of confidentiality. It is not known why they have been brought before the committee. All taxi drivers must have a criminal records check before becoming cabbies. They must also sit tests on the Highway Code, licensing laws and locations and routes throughout the city. Would-be cabbies must also complete an application form with declarations from a medical practitioner and a solicitor or commissioner for oaths. Once all checks and forms are completed, drivers can then be issued with licences for one or three years. Source; http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/loca ... _1_2889582 |
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Threat to cabbies’ licences |
Quote: The meeting will be held behind closed doors for reasons of confidentiality. It is not known why they have been brought before the committee.
I have NEVER liked these meetings!! What's wrong with open & transparent? |
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| Author: | grandad [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Threat to cabbies’ licences |
Brummie Cabbie wrote: Would-be cabbies must also complete an application form with declarations from a medical practitioner and a solicitor or commissioner for oaths.
What is that about? |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Threat to cabbies’ licences |
grandad wrote: Brummie Cabbie wrote: Would-be cabbies must also complete an application form with declarations from a medical practitioner and a solicitor or commissioner for oaths. What is that about? I suppose it's to confirm, as best the signatories can, that what is said on the application form is the truth. 
For me it's a load of bo*****s. 
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Threat to cabbies’ licences |
Brummie Cabbie wrote: Rules governing taxis mean councils have the power to suspend or revoke licences from drivers of hackney carriages or private hire vehicles if they do not meet certain standards.
Only in the minds of the thick, and those not giving a stuff about drivers, do councils have powers to suspend.
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