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Author:  captain cab [ Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers



The convener of Dundee City Council’s licensing committee has issued a stark warning to the city’s taxi drivers.

Councillor Stewart Hunter has told drivers who have not been through the right level of training by next May that they will not have their licence renewed.

He said: “The committee has unanimously backed its previous position by making it crystal clear to drivers, operators and the Dundee public that unless a taxi driver has passed one of the three approved training courses by May 31 next year then their licence will not be renewed.

“We understand the valuable role taxi drivers play as ambassadors of the city when they are the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, and the vital part they play in public safety getting people to their destination without incident.

“I want to make it absolutely clear that there are no ifs or buts — any driver who doesn’t have the qualification after May 31 will not have their licence renewed and could potentially lose their livelihood.”

source: https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/l ... i-drivers/
Author:  heathcote [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
What qualifications has he obtained to be a Councillor -------NONE
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
heathcote wrote:
What qualifications has he obtained to be a Councillor -------NONE



Unfortunately for us making us gain "qualifications" which are after all about as useful as treacle toffee is for false teeth is all the rage because it makes councillors look as if they are Improving drivers
.

Now if they'd offer us something more practical like skid pan training, basic self defense or first aid training i.e. things of practical use to cabbies or pirate hire then I'm sure take up would be much more swift

Oh and of course making sure the courses are actually available and run might help especially in lincoln :wink:
Author:  grandad [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
edders23 wrote:
heathcote wrote:
What qualifications has he obtained to be a Councillor -------NONE



Unfortunately for us making us gain "qualifications" which are after all about as useful as treacle toffee is for false teeth is all the rage because it makes councillors look as if they are Improving drivers
.

Now if they'd offer us something more practical like skid pan training, basic self defense or first aid training i.e. things of practical use to cabbies or pirate hire then I'm sure take up would be much more swift

Oh and of course making sure the courses are actually available and run might help especially in lincoln :wink:

There is nothing to stop any driver from taking the training you suggest but if it were made compulsory would you be complaining about it?
Author:  heathcote [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
The one thing a TAXI driver has definitely to oppose is first aid training and the carrying of a first aid box in the vehicle,either can make you liable in there use.
Author:  grandad [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
heathcote wrote:
The one thing a TAXI driver has definitely to oppose is first aid training and the carrying of a first aid box in the vehicle,either can make you liable in there use.

Can you point me to one instance where someone attempting first aid in the UK has been sued for doing so?
Author:  trotskys twin [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
heathcote wrote:
What qualifications has he obtained to be a Councillor -------NONE


Really he was selected by a political party and voted into office by the electorate all thats required in my view :D

And of course were the cab Drivers politically active through their Union they could exert pressure according to their opinions on this and every other issue within the councils remit :D

Complicated for the average Cab Driver and YOU Heathcote surprisingly #-o #-o evidently :badgrin: :badgrin:

Basic education for Trade Unionists down here and within the mining community in Kent who always were way in front of the rest of the Miners :D
Author:  trotskys twin [ Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Licence warning for Dundee taxi drivers
grandad wrote:
heathcote wrote:
The one thing a TAXI driver has definitely to oppose is first aid training and the carrying of a first aid box in the vehicle,either can make you liable in there use.

Can you point me to one instance where someone attempting first aid in the UK has been sued for doing so?


NO!
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