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He added that to ensure it was examined, Cllr Hosker needed to provide examples of public complaints and instances of emergencies where a taxi driver's poor command of English was an issue.
Never heard anyone complain personally
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| Author: | StuartW [ Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Burnley councillor and ex-driver raises concerns over Englis |
Burnley councillor raises concern over taxi drivers' English https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... s-english/ A senior councillor has called for new rules for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers in a borough to ensure they can speak good English. Former Burnley Council Conservative group leader Cllr Alan Hosker, now sitting as an Independent, raised the issue at the authority’s executive on Wednesday night. A former taxi driver himself, he said: “It was brought to my attention through concerns raised by members of the public on some taxi drivers not being able to speak English. “Members of the public need to be able to travel in safety, knowing that the driver can speak English. "I have been on the licensing committee myself and I know some drivers who were brought before the committee had to bring an interpreter. “This is a matter of public safety and communication. “How can Joe Public communicate with the driver in an emergency if he cannot speak English. “I have tried to raise this several times with the licensing committee and have been ignored. I want this addressed here.” The council’s community and environment boss, Cllr Howard Baker said the issue was not for the executive to consider but one for the licensing committee to look at. He added that to ensure it was examined, Cllr Hosker needed to provide examples of public complaints and instances of emergencies where a taxi driver's poor command of English was an issue. After the meeting, Cllr Hosker said: “They have fobbed me off again. “I shall continue to raise this issue, including at full council. “Burnley Council used to have a knowledge test, including that drivers must speak good English. “I just want the public to have confidence to be able to travel safely and understand the driver. “It is up to the council to make sure this is sorted. I am making my points as a matter of concern.” |
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| Author: | StuartW [ Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Burnley councillor and ex-driver raises concerns over En |
Quote: He added that to ensure it was examined, Cllr Hosker needed to provide examples of public complaints and instances of emergencies where a taxi driver's poor command of English was an issue. Never heard anyone complain personally
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| Author: | edders23 [ Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Burnley councillor and ex-driver raises concerns over En |
StuartW wrote: Quote: He added that to ensure it was examined, Cllr Hosker needed to provide examples of public complaints and instances of emergencies where a taxi driver's poor command of English was an issue. Never heard anyone complain personally of course not pinocchio 
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Burnley councillor and ex-driver raises concerns over En |
Quote: He added that to ensure it was examined, Cllr Hosker needed to provide examples of public complaints and instances of emergencies where a taxi driver's poor command of English was an issue. Another civil servant with his head in the sand, I wonder if he previously worked in Rochdale. Some drivers have horrendous English down here, and we are not unique. It doesn't mean they are bad folks, far from it, but what they need are lessons to help them out. |
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