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Wot, a 'cosy monopoly'?

Please note that the quote wasn't mine, it was from the letter in the Essex Chronicle

By the way Nidge, you knicked tulsablue's personal avatar, so I've put a picture of your good self in its place, just as a warning to readers of what too long in the trade can do to you

Please note that all avatars are 'personal', so if anyone wants a new one, they will have to provide their own, as per previous instructions.

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Sound job. Going on to the hours of working, whats the point in sitting out there when there is no work?? Sod the dead times and work the busy times.

TRANSPORT: Taxi trade is smooth-running
PETERBOROUGH-BASED Conders, LTI Vehicles' main dealer for East Anglia, has won a contract to supply a new fleet of fully accessible purpose-built taxis to the largest taxi operator in Chelmsford.
Group Taxibus Ltd operates a wholly-owned fleet of more than 80 vehicles made up of Hackney Carriages, private hire, PSVs and coaches and has just commissioned Conders to supply them four brand new TXII vehicles, with more likely in the future.

Kevin Knightsbridge, owner of Group Taxibus Ltd, said: "We were quick to decide that TXIIs were the best way forward. One of the stipulations for the new vehicles was that they had to be wheelchair accessible with loading from the side – a requirement that the TXII was able to meet.

"Black cabs are proven in the job in terms of durability and manoeuvrability and from the start we were very confident they were the right choice. The drivers find them comfortable to drive while passengers have also commented on the levels of comfort.

"Above all, we have vehicles which will retain a high proportion of their value, backed by a fast, responsive after-sales service through Conders and LTI's local service agents."

Paul Stone of Conders added: "The deal with Group Taxibus represents a major order for us and confirms the faith of the company's owners in the purpose-built vehicle in an area where mainly saloon cars have normally been used as Hackney Carriages.

"The fact that they have chosen black cabs over non-purpose-built alternatives demonstrates the TXII's growing appeal to smaller and larger operators alike, in urban, rural and mixed areas."
18 January 2005

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Just shows what a shower of poo LTI really are.

When the Gov decided not yet to bring in legislation banning quotas, LTI said that de-limitation would be a bad thing.

Now the ****s are reaping the benefit of a near certain Chelmsford de-limitation.

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IDFIMH

hmmm wonder what the T&G view will be?

we should never forget the same firm was instrumental in bringing their product into parts it had never before reached, in part due to persuading LA's that the wheelchair bound community needed taxis they hadnt used before.

Going behind the backs of many a local association in the process.

Leopards dont change their spots.

regards

Captain cab

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

oh [edited by admin] Ged, ltis might appear at manchester airport as taxibuses

thier parent company this.

what now?

More taxis possible for Chelmsford

A cross-party Policy Panel, created by Chelmsford Borough Council to look at the number of taxi licences in the borough, has now produced its final report. Their recommendations will now be discussed by the Council’s main decision-making body at the December 15 Cabinet meeting.

The report concludes that in the best interests of Chelmsford residents, there should no longer be a limit to the number of licences issued by the Council. Currently, no more than 104 hackney carriage licences can be in use at any one time in our borough.

If agreed by Cabinet and Full Council, the proposed changes would mean that anyone who fulfils the criteria set by the Council, would be able to have a licence. New licences could also be restricted to the “black cab” type of vehicle, which is disability-friendly and clearly recognisable to the public.

The Panel found that there was public demand for more taxis in the borough, especially during the rush hours and late at night.

If any changes are agreed, Chelmsford Borough Council would aim to continue working with the Chelmsford Taxi Association to promote their business and ensure that the transition went smoothly.

In order to respond to any increase in numbers, the Council is already looking at providing more rank spaces around the town and hopes to create “hail points” which will be close to the current emergency help points, making them safe and well-known places to wait for a taxi at any time of the day or night.

The review of licensing arrangements was ordered after the Government instructed councils not to maintain unnecessary limits on the number of taxi licenses. Chelmsford is one of the only districts in Essex with a limit on the number of licences. In the New Year, the Licensing and Regulatory Committee will be considering whether any further controls on new and exisint vehicles are necessary.

Anyone interested in attending the Cabinet meeting where this issue is to be discussed should be at the Civic Centre on Duke Street by 7pm on 15 December.

3 December, 2004


From Chelmsford Councils website

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Well I'm glad the report made that clear

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any more news from Chelmsford?

Captain cab

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George Carlin

Another Council with no brains.

At their full Council meeting on 26th January 2005, Chelmsford Borough Council decided to de-limit. The exact date has to be decided.
They want to 'consult' with Essex Police about the siting of Taxi hail points around the town.

I'm rather glad to hear that.

Funny thing was that SCATA said to anyone that would listen to them, the exact opposite.

Still more fool those that take any notice of the one hit wonder Frizzy.

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IDFIMH

dont quite understand that the whole towns a taxi hail point?

Yes they seemed to have forgotten the concept of hailing a taxi..... Their idea is that these are easily recognised points (the taxi drivers equivalent of a bus stop!) where passengers can wait for taxis to pass. Not a rank you understand...no one can wait there just a recognised waiting point for customers.
All adds up to more prevarication

The details are sheduled to be ironed out in February. The criteria is expected to be the same as it is now, all wav.

Best wishes

JD