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Author:  captain cab [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:30 pm ]
Post subject:  warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
Tory leader fires warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules


THE LEADER of the Tory group on Leeds City Council has urged the authority to think hard before voting on changes to Hackney carriage regulations which could allow licences to pass to widows of holders who die while still registered.

At the moment, families of some taxi drivers have argued they risk losing not only a loved one but their livelihood if they are bereaved.

However, Coun Andrew Carter says he is worried, if the principle of inheritance is accepted, some licences could pass to people who don’t speak English - contrary to the council’s own rules on who is a “fit and proper” person to hold them.

“This would be a huge step backwards for Leeds, and flies in the face of the work of successive governments to promote inclusivity in the UK,” he said.

Liberal Democrat spokesman Coun Ryk Downes admitted he had some concerns adding: “It will be interesting to see what comes back as a result of consultation - although I think it needs to comply with the existing standards.”

However, Labour’s Coun Graham Hyde claimed Coun Carter had “jumped the gun”.

“It’s all out for consultation with the public and the trade. If the public say they don’t want to see Hackney carriage licences go to widows, then it won’t happen,” he said.

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Author:  grandad [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
captain cab wrote:

At the moment, families of some taxi drivers have argued they risk losing not only a loved one but their livelihood if they are bereaved.


Isn't that what happens to most families if the breadwinner dies? That is why people have life insurance.
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
Quote:
However, Coun Andrew Carter says he is worried, if the principle of inheritance is accepted, some licences could pass to people who don’t speak English - contrary to the council’s own rules on who is a “fit and proper” person to hold them.


since when did you have to speak English or even be able to drive to hold a proprietors license?
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
captain cab wrote:
However, Coun Andrew Carter says he is worried, if the principle of inheritance is accepted, some licences could pass to people who don’t speak English - contrary to the council’s own rules on who is a “fit and proper” person to hold them.

That battle was lost many years ago, not speaking English doesn't make you not 'fit and proper'.
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
captain cab wrote:
Quote:
However, Coun Andrew Carter says he is worried, if the principle of inheritance is accepted, some licences could pass to people who don’t speak English - contrary to the council’s own rules on who is a “fit and proper” person to hold them.


since when did you have to speak English or even be able to drive to hold a proprietors license?

You don't even need to drive, all you need in Leeds is a bucket full of cash.
Author:  trotskys twin [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
Sussex wrote:
captain cab wrote:
However, Coun Andrew Carter says he is worried, if the principle of inheritance is accepted, some licences could pass to people who don’t speak English - contrary to the council’s own rules on who is a “fit and proper” person to hold them.

That battle was lost many years ago, not speaking English doesn't make you not 'fit and proper'.



Wrong Sussex at least in London where you have to pass a topographical test in ENGLISH................MANY DONT OF COURSE............THANKS TO CORRUPTION BY PROPRIETORS .......................MANY OF WHOM ARE MEMBERS OF THE .................LPHCA...................... :badgrin: :badgrin:
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: warning shot over Leeds taxi licence rules
trotskys twin wrote:
Wrong Sussex at least in London where you have to pass a topographical test in ENGLISH................MANY DONT OF COURSE............THANKS TO CORRUPTION BY PROPRIETORS .......................MANY OF WHOM ARE MEMBERS OF THE .................LPHCA...................... :badgrin: :badgrin:

We are talking about vehicle licenses, not driver's licenses. #-o
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