So if they learned to drive in some tinpot country where the driving test is a matter of proving you know where the brake is thats OK then as long as you can add 1+1 and speak pigeon english
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield TAXI drivers across the district will need to pass English, maths and “knowledge” exams in new council plans to improve public safety. Private hire and hackney carriage drivers will be tested on their language and numeracy skills to make sure they can do their job safely and professionally in a Wakefield Council initiative, launched on April 1. They will also be required to complete a “knowledge” exam on licensing laws, customer care, road safety, local knowledge, disability awareness and personal safety. Knottingley Coun Graham Stokes, cabinet member for corporate performance, said: “Our licensing role is there to protect the residents who use certain services, as well as the businesses which provide these services. We regularly review our licensing arrangements to ensure the best standards are used to keep everyone safe. “These new safety measures will ensure that the public using taxis or private hire cars in this district can do so with confidence. “It is particularly important because the nature of the job means that drivers are working alone and often with vulnerable people, so they are well equipped to deliver the best service possible. “By working with partners and key services we can ensure that suitable standards are in place so that local people and visitors accessing licensed services receive an excellent customer service.” The council is also planning to create a licensees charter, in partnership with West Yorkshire Police, to make the night time economy safer. A full report on the new safety measures to be introduced is being considered at a council cabinet meeting next Tuesday. source: http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpre ... -1-4322950 |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
The good councillor appears to be suggesting English, maths and “knowledge" exams are actually safety measures. If this is true.....he is obviously thick as pigsh*t. CC |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
So if they learned to drive in some tinpot country where the driving test is a matter of proving you know where the brake is thats OK then as long as you can add 1+1 and speak pigeon english
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
edders23 wrote: So if they learned to drive in some tinpot country where the driving test is a matter of proving you know where the brake is thats OK then as long as you can add 1+1 and speak pigeon english Then that is the case for every resident of a tinpot country who chooses to drive in this country - and a matter for the government to address - not a local authority to guess on~? CC |
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
captain cab wrote: The good councillor appears to be suggesting English, maths and “knowledge" exams are actually safety measures. If this is true.....he is obviously thick as pigsh*t. It seems to be more about service quality than safety, but the two aren't wholly unrelated. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Dusty Bin wrote: captain cab wrote: The good councillor appears to be suggesting English, maths and “knowledge" exams are actually safety measures. If this is true.....he is obviously thick as pigsh*t. It seems to be more about service quality than safety, but the two aren't wholly unrelated. I aint done any research - but surely there must be some complaints to trigger this? CC |
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Probably, but have you ever taken a taxi in Wakefield
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/vie ... php?t=7247 http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/vie ... hp?t=10261 http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/vie ... hp?t=12920 http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/vie ... php?t=8207 |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
edders23 wrote: So if they learned to drive in some tinpot country where the driving test is a matter of proving you know where the brake is thats OK then as long as you can add 1+1 and speak pigeon english Yes, so long as he doesn't get a free plate, eh CC? 
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Dusty Bin wrote: http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7247 viewtopic.php?t=10261 viewtopic.php?t=12920 viewtopic.php?t=8207 I dont see how any of the above cases are pertinent to the case in point. CC |
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Well it perhaps indicates a general lack of quality and regulatory control. Offenders with multiple defective tyres, problems with the background of immigrant drivers, benefit fraud etc etc. Not the worse by no means, but it perhaps indicates that standards need to be raised a bit. The current proposals may not address the other issues directly, but they may have an indirect effect. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Taxi drivers face tests in Wakefield |
Dusty Bin wrote: Well it perhaps indicates a general lack of quality and regulatory control. Offenders with multiple defective tyres, problems with the background of immigrant drivers, benefit fraud etc etc. Not the worse by no means, but it perhaps indicates that standards need to be raised a bit. The current proposals may not address the other issues directly, but they may have an indirect effect. But their surely safety measures the council should take on board themselves? Tyres go bald......so what is the testing situation like how many tests per year? etc benefit fraud? .....I dont personally see this within the remit of the council....but that aside a multi agency co-operation would go a long way towards alleviating this issue. The local authority have it already within their powers to act on the drivers who are affecting road safety and customer care. I see the councils point, but they are also the ones who allowed the situation to deteriorate. CC |
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