New livery for Tendring's taxi fleet
Colin Bennett, of the Tendring District Taxi Association
TAXIS in Tendring look set to be painted a uniform colour, despite opposition from drivers.
Councillors voted on Tuesday to accept a range of proposals to improve the service in the district.
Among the 14 points was a decision that all taxis will have a standard design and colour to make them easily identifiable.
Other proposals include:
• Enhanced tests and interviews for new drivers
• Minimum dress code
• CCTV allowed in cars
Colin Bennett, of Tendring District Taxi Association, said: ”We are in favour of the scheme except the uniform colour for cars.
“That’s the only stumbling block as it costs money, and if drivers want to go out other than for work it would cost several hundred pounds to get magnetic plates to cover it up."
Jose Powell, who chaired the committee meeting, said: “We hope it will bring Tendring up to scratch with other places, and make it a little bit more respectable and more uniform."
source: http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/localnews/9340248.New_livery_for_Tendring_s_taxi_fleet/
