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| Author: | Taxi Driver Online [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | LTI's response to the OFT study. |
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." |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LTI's response to the OFT study. |
Taxi Driver Online wrote: 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.
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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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LTI's response to the OFT study. |
Taxi Driver Online wrote: 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.
Well that would be a first. 
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:18 am ] |
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OK, so we've got the marketing flannel, but what about the response to the OFT - did I miss that? Dusty 
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| Author: | Nidge2 [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:35 pm ] |
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Dusty Bin wrote: 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. |
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| Author: | Dusty Bin [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 6:54 pm ] |
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Where are you going Nidge? Dusty 
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| Author: | Nidge2 [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:11 pm ] |
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Dusty Bin wrote: :shock:
Where are you going Nidge? Dusty Had enough Dusty after last Thursday night. |
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| Author: | Dusty [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:16 pm ] |
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What happened? Dusty |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:21 pm ] |
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Nidge wrote: Won't bother me I'm out of the trade after Christmas.
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| Author: | Andy7 [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:26 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | Andy7 [ Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:27 pm ] |
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Wassup Nidge? What happened Thursday? |
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| Author: | Guest [ Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:55 am ] |
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Andy7 wrote: Wassup Nidge? What happened Thursday?
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? |
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| Author: | Alex [ Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:59 am ] |
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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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| Author: | Tom Thumb [ Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:26 pm ] |
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Mick told him he was really a PH driver 
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| Author: | Guest [ Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:24 pm ] |
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Tom Thumb wrote: 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. |
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