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THE JOURNAL (Newcastle, UK)

November 8, 2006 Wednesday

HEADLINE: Stay on the bus

A hail-and-ride taxi-bus service is being extended until next July in Gateshead.

The service in the Wrekenton and Eighton Banks areas was to finish, but due to the success so far it has been extended for a further six months to see if it is still successful.
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No demand for taxis there, but bundles for PH and buses.

What does that say about the local cab trade?

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IDFIMH

I know the person that runs this taxibus service, he is a member of our association.

The scheme has definitely been successful for him, but that is because of the subsidy payments he has received from Nexus.



I would say firstly that you have no idea what is planned by the taxi trade in Gateshead ................ but if you keep watching that same paper you will find out ................ as soon as we sort out some legal issues.

Secondly I would say that in order to properly criticise you should remind yourself of the function of taxis within an integrated public transport system.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

What is the function and role of "Taxis" in an integrated Transport system?

Which licensing authority can you cite as an example of having an integrated transport system which utilises the services of Taxis?

JD