captain cab wrote:
The president of the Guernsey Taxi Federation has expressed disbelief that neither the police nor the States are doing anything to stop illegal taxis.
Doubt cross-border is much of an issue.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey The president of the Guernsey Taxi Federation has expressed disbelief that neither the police nor the States are doing anything to stop illegal taxis. Lifts advertised on social media sites are illegal as private insurance does not cover them or their passengers if they have an accident. Geoff Savident said he was told there were not enough resources to tackle the issue. Guernsey Police said they were considering targeting "Facebook taxis". Traffic Sgt John Tostevin said there were a number of risks involved for those operating and using these unlicensed vehicles. He said: "It is illegal, you need insurance, you're breaking the law... also we could have young ladies being picked up by someone and they have no idea who it is - the risk there is phenomenal." Environment Minister Peter Sirett said if taxi drivers were aware of the problem they should report those involved to the police. He said: "It is a very difficult problem, but I'm still not convinced of the depth of the problem as I know nothing about it." One unlicensed driver told BBC Guernsey: "I've never asked for any money, but people always give us money for doing it. "There used to be a late night bus service from town to the Bridge and everyone used to use that, but they stopped that and people were walking and I always found it was more dangerous for people to walk home drunk." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe- ... y-16201667 |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
captain cab wrote: The president of the Guernsey Taxi Federation has expressed disbelief that neither the police nor the States are doing anything to stop illegal taxis. Doubt cross-border is much of an issue.
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
captain cab wrote: He said: "It is a very difficult problem, but I'm still not convinced of the depth of the problem as I know nothing about it." If he knows nothing about it, on par with 99% of elected officials, then how does he know if it's difficult? |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
How many Licensed Taxis and or PH is there in Guernsey? |
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
That's the beauty of having your own system of government. You can have the same problems, official neglect and clueless politicians as you have on the mainland. ](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Call to tackle illegal taxis in Guernsey |
Sussex wrote: captain cab wrote: He said: "It is a very difficult problem, but I'm still not convinced of the depth of the problem as I know nothing about it." If he knows nothing about it, on par with 99% of elected officials, then how does he know if it's difficult? An honest politician - whatever next? 
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