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LTI VEHICLES RESPONSE TO OFT REPORT
Peter Shillcock, Managing Director, LTI Ltd, commented:

"LTI (London Taxis International) Vehicles read with great interest the OFT report into the UK taxi and private hire industry published today.

Our first impression was one of surprise that the need for more wheelchair accessible taxis outside London was not given more prominence and that the high standards enshrined in the London (Metropolitan) Conditions of Fitness were not necessarily seen as a model for other cities in the UK. We feel they offer a tried and tested blueprint for cities that wish to have a high quality, recognisable, accessible, durable and manoeuvrable taxi service.

All it takes to meet these Conditions is the commitment and investment to provide a vehicle which is fit for purpose. We have always believed that our vehicle - built specifically to meet the London Conditions of Fitness - is the best taxi in the world and the first choice for drivers and passengers alike; a true global icon, recognised worldwide as a symbol of Britain and London.

We will await the Government's response in 120 days' time with great interest and trust they will consult fully with the trade and other stakeholders about any proposed regulatory changes.

Naturally anything that may affect the livelihoods of drivers and the service received by passengers is central to our business and therefore of vital interest to us. We will strive to play our part in ensuring that their concerns and needs are given the highest priority in any regulatory changes that may ensue as a result of this report.

Our export strategy is proving highly successful based on the worldwide recognisability of the London style taxi and we have recently entered a number of new markets including the USA, Spain and Thailand, all of which have placed major orders for vehicles."

High standards, oh really !!!!

Airbags??????

ABS brakes??????

And as for manoeuvrability, is that what the transport research people called a danger?

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IDFIMH

Well that would be a first.

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IDFIMH

OK, so we've got the marketing flannel, but what about the response to the OFT - did I miss that?

Dusty

Won't bother me I'm out of the trade after Christmas.

Where are you going Nidge?

Dusty

Had enough Dusty after last Thursday night.

What happened?

Dusty

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IDFIMH

I heard that DfT are being rather negative about the LTI safety issue. Only gossip at our local VI, but twas said there were a number of issues, particularly of head restraint/whiplash injury potential.

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There is Significant Unmet Demand for my Opinion.

Wassup Nidge? What happened Thursday?

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There is Significant Unmet Demand for my Opinion.

I am dying to know what happened thursday night.

(did the modeo blow up, ? was he accused of rape? did someone attack him? was he caught texting? just what the hell happened?

Back to the threads topic, if all that LTI has to offer drivers is;
i) no airbags
ii) no ABS brakes
iii) bloody dear to buy
iv) bloody dear to run

How on earth can they expect us to carry on buying them, when we finally all have a choice?

Alex

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Mick told him he was really a PH driver

Nige has suffered the lowest crime,
his passenger deserves to serve a long time,
A srynge was thrust in his hand,
his passenger no money and no wand,

I hope he went for medical care,
this kind of crime fortunatly rare,
so Nige has had his fill,
so now hes handing in his bill,

Nige I wish you the very best,
you do deserve a long rest,
I hope you will soon come back,
you dont deserve to be on the rack.

Paddington Bill.