Taxi Driver Online

I was wondering what the views of the P/H trade are on the compulsary carrying of utility dogs such as blind dogs in their vehicles?

Best wishes

John Davies.
Manchester

From my point of view I could never understand why PH weren't put in the original act.

But as those that need to be exempted, are allowed to be exempted, I can see no problem.

In fact many (if not all) of the deaf and blind dogs, are better behaved than most punters.

_________________
IDFIMH

The reason why I asked is because from March 31st it becomes law. Do you think many P/H drivers are aware of that?

Best wishes

John Davies.
Manchester

I would suspect less than 5% of the UK's PH trade know about it.

But what's new there?

_________________
IDFIMH

And I would doubt that 5% would actually refuse to carry a guide dog.

Does anyone know any company that wouldn't?

_________________
A member of the Hire or Reward Industry

Guide dogs and dogs for the disabled must be carriedit is the law Other dogs can be carried at the drivers discretion.

Are you sure it is the law for P/H vehicles? I was under the impression the Law came into force on the 31st of March but then again, I'm probably wrong.

Best wishes.

John Davies.
Manchester

i got letter of la this morning 31st march 2004

Thank you for clearing that up Cabbie.

Best wishes

John Davies.
Manchester

the description is assistance dogs, blind and deaf dogs is somewhat misleading

Well, I still pick up the Ex nearly every morning, so clearly I do not discriminate against dogs.

_________________
There is Significant Unmet Demand for my Opinion.

no John you are right they follow the high standards hitherto followed by taxis outside Durham

but in our area most private hire drivers hate dogs and either refuse to carry them or put a stiff charge on

this is mainly a fear of rabies. or rabid dogs
they are not aware that this country has been rabies free for years

Thats because most of the PH drivers in your area are not from this Country, thus judge dogs based on their personal experience.

_________________
There is Significant Unmet Demand for my Opinion.

Up here in bonnie scotland,our local authority insists that driver
HC/PH,carries the Blind person,s dog in the cabs.
You can get out of this if you are allergic to dogs.