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The Gloucester Citizen

August 29, 2006 Tuesday

HEADLINE: Talks over fares hike

A Meeting has been called to consider an objection to proposed new taxi fares in Stroud.

The extra session of the Licensing and Regulation Committee of Stroud District Council will take place next Wednesday after a cabbie claimed the increase suggested was excessive.

The committee will meet at Ebley Mill at 2pm to decide if fares agreed earlier this year should remain or be altered.

The tariffs were varied after the increases were requested by the Stroud Taxi Association but independent taxi operator Ted Lane from Painswick has challenged the proposals.

In a letter to the council Mr Lane said: "The increase is excessive and appears to be recommended solely to avoid an increase in 2007."

He said the move would be "harmful" to the trade.
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Oh I bet he is mister popular on the ranks.

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IDFIMH

It seams Ted is a bit of a celebrity Painswick.
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Gloucestershire Echo

November 4, 2006 Saturday

HEADLINE: Cabbie Ted is cleared

Cabbie Ted Lane has been cleared of a number of motoring charges.

The 67-year-old taxi driver from Painswick was found not guilty of driving without due care, failing to report an accident and failing to stop after an accident.

Charges of driving without a valid licence, insurance or test certificate and failing to provide police with details were dismissed.

The hearing took place at Gloucester Magistrates' Court before District Judge William Tait.

Lane, of Canton Acre, Pains-wick, had denied all the charges.
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