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Mystery shoppers to test Cardiff taxi drivers' fares


Mystery shoppers will test taxis drivers for the remaining Rugby World Cup games in Cardiff following claims people have been refused fares.

Cardiff council has announced the initiative to ensure short-distance fares are being accepted, in the wake of three sex attacks in the city.

The city's taxi association has denied claims some drivers have turned people away for short-distance taxi trips.

Trading Standards Officers will pose as the mystery shoppers, the council said.

Residents, visitors and commuters have been advised to use the taxi ranks at Greyfriers Road and Lower St Mary Street on Thursday night.

Councillor Jacqueline Parry, licensing committee chairwoman, said: "I read with interest the recent media reports on taxi drivers and claims that people are being refused because the fare is too short.

"We take these matters very seriously. Taxi drivers should be ambassadors to our city and complaints will be investigated.

"If you are getting a taxi from a taxi rank, the light is on, and the fare starts and ends within Cardiff, the driver has to take you home and must use the meter. It is as simple as that."

source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-sout ... s-34402210

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Not if they have an infectious disease (a cold), or are abusive, or unfit to travel, or the driver is fearful for their safety, or the driver thinks they may not get paid....etc.

I'm not a gambling man but I would say the chances of anyone getting caught out are slim forewarned is forearmed as they say

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Of course they will be out at 2.00 am + Sat/Sunday morning....Not.

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TT I think the majority are; that comment is mendacious and maligns those who are professional

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

its not though is it really? some drunk lass alone = no
some knacker just finished getting booted out off the bouncers & drunk = no
someone who just finished spewing up = no
etc...
there are loads of reasons not to take people