Scarborough's Taxi Drivers Could Get A Dress CodeTaxi Drivers in the Scarborough Borough are to be consulted over proposals to introduce a dress code.
The idea which is to be discussed by the borough council's cabinet next week would set a minimum standard for drivers including long trousers or tailored shorts and shirts with collars.
The 'Licensed Driver Dress Code' suggests a minimum standard for men consisting of:
•Long legged trousers or tailored shorts
•A collared shirt which has a full body with either short or long sleeves.
For Women the minimum standard would be :
•Long legged trousers, knee length skirt or dress
•A collared shirt or blouse which has a full body and short or long sleeves.
Items of clothing that would be classed as unacceptable include:
•Shorts that are not tailored or strappy tops
•Unclean or damaged clothing or footwear
•Words or graphics on any clothing that is of an offensive or suggestive nature or which might offend
•Clothing with holes and rips
•Sportswear, e.g. football/rugby/cricket kits, track/shell suits, beach wear, etc.
•Sandals with no heel straps, flip flops, slippers or any other form of footwear not secured around the heel
•Hooded tops or other clothing that obscures the driver’s vision or identity.
Councillor Andrew Jenkinson is a former Taxi driver. He thinks a dress code is important.
"It is because for Taxi drivers especially when they are at the rank they are the first person a visitor to the town might meet, so it's better to actually make sure that we look the part."
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and then if they agree on the necessity, negotiate the details, its their industry not some flaming proprietors ffs.