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I don't think that's very equal do you? Why over 60?

The question must be asked why not?

If you prefer 70, then ok, if you prefer no opt-out then you are being right mean and grumpy. :wink:

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I don't think that's very equal do you? Why over 60?

The question must be asked why not?

If you prefer 70, then ok, if you prefer no opt-out then you are being right mean and grumpy. :wink:


As age discrimination is part of this act, it would seem a bit odd putting in a blatent piece of ageism surely? :lol:

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As age discrimination is part of this act, it would seem a bit odd putting in a blatent piece of ageism surely? :lol:

If age legislation worked in the way you imply then we wouldn't have free bus passes, or free TV licenses, or cheaper tickets for events etc etc.

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CC That was tried here, but the councils response was if the driver of a wav is unable to carry out his duties (IE back problems) and applies for a medical exemption, or to go saloon, it is rejected and given the choice of converting/reverting to a PH licence.


I never said anything :shock:

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As age discrimination is part of this act, it would seem a bit odd putting in a blatent piece of ageism surely? :lol:

If age legislation worked in the way you imply then we wouldn't have free bus passes, or free TV licenses, or cheaper tickets for events etc etc.


The country's skint...don't give them ideas :lol: :lol: :lol:

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The country's skint...don't give them ideas :lol: :lol: :lol:

Indeed, best you lot get some more of that English oil out of the North Sea for us. :wink:

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CC That was tried here, but the councils response was if the driver of a wav is unable to carry out his duties (IE back problems) and applies for a medical exemption, or to go saloon, it is rejected and given the choice of converting/reverting to a PH licence.


I never said anything :shock:

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I don't think that's very equal do you? Why over 60?

The question must be asked why not?

If you prefer 70, then ok, if you prefer no opt-out then you are being right mean and grumpy. :wink:


As age discrimination is part of this act, it would seem a bit odd putting in a blatent piece of ageism surely? :lol:


Odd maybe but it wouldn't surprise me :lol: Anyway nobody should be working at the age of 70 when does one start to retire :wink:

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Which is why the rep from the NPHA suggested drivers over 60, and those with a medical exemption, be allowed to license a saloon if they wish to.


CC That was tried here, but the councils response was if the driver of a wav is unable to carry out his duties (IE back problems) and applies for a medical exemption, or to go saloon, it is rejected and given the choice of converting/reverting to a PH licence.
Mr T does bring up some very valid argument where LA's are concerned in that most are belligerent towards the trade....
Winchester has adopted fairly tight quality control. Licensing itself actually does have sympathy where numbers are concerned but is tied by council policy. The tighter hoops have slowed applications, but it still remains to be seen whether recessional pressures will bring in more foolhardy people.... The new drivers tell us that licensing advised that things are very tough and whether or not it would be a good decision, but that didn't dissuade them. Now they are realising their desperation may be their undoing.... I'm sympathetic, but at the same time feel they have brought it upon themselves..... :-|
Personally I think it will most likely stay as it is now so lobbying councillors is most likely to be a waste of time.... :-|
Just point the driver in question towards the disabled lobby and then have them fight his case.

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I'm afraid he disappeared from the trade, think he went PH for a while, disappeared again for some time and now see him ferrying about old folk in an old Mondeo.... No plate attached, unless he is doing hospital transport runs? I've noticed, but I don't think anybody else has twigged it yet.... But then again you do what you have to do to survive.... Best of luck to him... :-|
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I'm afraid he disappeared from the trade, think he went PH for a while, disappeared again for some time and now see him ferrying about old folk in an old Mondeo.... No plate attached, unless he is doing hospital transport runs? I've noticed, but I don't think anybody else has twigged it yet.... But then again you do what you have to do to survive.... Best of luck to him... :-|


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Just point the driver in question towards the disabled lobby and then have them fight his case


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If you go to chorley passingers warlk pass the E7 & TX and get into Saloons will not get into them only for the few. jet the council at the last survey issued plates for 7 P/B vehicles.

and some of us dont get the chance to stand up and say somthing only at local level to may frightened of upseting.

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Love the website, Charles! :wink:
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Love the website, Charles! :wink:


i dont wast of time.

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