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Not much to see here, but another one for my bookmarks because of the quote from the police inspector about what 'chaos in a rank queue' can cause


Taxi marshals will patrol Bridgend town centre this Christmas

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wale ... n-25697570

Taxi marshals will be based at ranks in Bridgend town centre between 11pm and 5am

Taxi marshals will be on patrol at ranks in Bridgend town centre this December, in a bid to maintain orderly queues and ensure the safety of Christmas party-goers on their journeys home.

The aim of the council-funded service will be to support those leaving Bridgend’s popular night spots over the Christmas period, as well as looking out for any potentially disruptive situations taking place near ranks.

Working on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December, two taxi marshals will be based at the taxi rank on Market Street between 11pm and 5am with another two at the rank on Derwen Road.

Taxi marshals based at the site's will be liaising with South Wales Police, as well as working special events where crowds are expected, to oversee the taxi rank queues and make sure they remain orderly. The service has been funded by Bridgend council's ‘Safer Streets’ initiative, designed to address women’s safety, neighbourhood crime, and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Local policing inspector, Gareth Newman, said: "This is an important initiative in preventing and reducing alcohol-related problems which often lead to crime and disorder. Chaos in a taxi queue can result in anything from physical assault to a road traffic accident, if not controlled."

Neelo Farr, cabinet member for regeneration, said: "Working alongside South Wales Police, safeguarding the public is a priority. I am certain that the introduction of taxi marshals will prove to be an invaluable resource, helping us to ensure the safety of those active in Bridgend town centre during the later hours."

The chaos isn't caused by the taxi rank queue, it's caused by licensed premises selling more and more booze to people not being able to control themselves.

But once outside the pub or club they don't give a dam about pi** heads causing havoc, and are more than happy to let the taxi/PH trade deal with the problems they made.

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