From what I can gather there are a number of cross border issues, the surrounding areas seem to have standards in place, where this place doesn't, as the report states, it results in drivers who cant pass tests in one area, working in the other.

Well isn't this system of "council know best" exactly what you, the NTA and the T&GWU advocate? I think we are all getting a little confused at the way you change positions from one side to another? Either you believe in the doctrine that councils know best or you don't?

Many, if not the majority of Taxi drivers are getting a little weary of listening to the likes of those I mentioned above telling us that councillors are best placed to decide what's best for their area. And when their decisions don't sit well with the likes of yourself the NTA and the T&G you take an opposing view to the one you advocate. I am forever reminding people that a little consistency wouldn't go amiss but when you nail your colours to the "councils know best mast" then it leaves you little room for manoeuvre.

Has it ever occurred to you that opinions from those organisations I mentioned above might be perceived as having some legitimacy by the majority of the Taxi trade, if they were consistent in what they said?

The only way you are going to get uniformity of standards is by way of a "New National Cab" act. Something which you and the NTA are totally against.

Regards

JD

JD What are you on about?

It seems to me that the Local Authority here are making a stand about standards, if they bring their standards into line with their surrounding areas, with dialogue with the local trade, then this needs supported.

Vehicles from South ribble are operating in other areas, as Sussex points out via the report, its because the standards in South Ribble are lax compared to elsewhere.

Its the same as vehicles and drivers from Eden (Penrith) & Berwick operating 70 miles away in Newcastle.

I cant for the life of me see why you see fit to mention the NTA (or T&G) policies, which is locals are best placed to decide and retention of the status quo, because it appears in South Ribble, locals are making decisions.

regards

CC

I'm on about the level of standards between one area and another and the assumption that councils know best. If standards are in question then those who advocate the theory that councils know best can't really complain at councils who administer their own particular brand of standards.

The only way around that is for standards to be uniformal, which again you and the T&G and the NTA are opposed. Not so long ago you were critical about imposing high standards yet it would seem you have recently had a change of heart. Perhaps you are becoming a convert to high standards of quality controls? My point however is centered on the soundbyte that "Councils know best" so under that premise this council is applying standards as it sees fit, therefore you can't really criticise its policy before or after the event because in your opinion and that of the NTA and T&G councils always know what is best for their area?

Regards

JD

we all know the GMBS STANCE write to them in there own lauguage

no mate not at the moment