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Angry Liverpool John Lennon Airport taxi drivers banned from wearing football shirts, vests and flip-flops



TAXI drivers were ordered to smarten up by airport bosses fearful of visitors’ first impressions of Liverpool.

Cabbies picking up at John Lennon Airport must now abide by a dress code detailing what they can and can’t wear.

Football shirts, vests and flip-flops are all on the banned list.

Angry taxi drivers today described the rules, which could see them banned from the rank if not followed, as “a step too far”.

Some have already been stopped from plying for hire for repeatedly ignoring warnings.

Hackney driver Gareth O’Connor, from Norris Green, often wears his Liverpool FC top.

He said: “I’m a Red and I don’t see why I shouldn’t be allowed to wear my shirt.

“There’s loads of us that wear Everton and Liverpool shirts and it’s never been a problem. It’s discrimination.

“There’s nothing wrong in being ambassadors for Liverpool but this is a step too far.”

The airport’s conduct code states drivers must be “suitably attired” and hackney drivers should maintain high standards of personal hygiene.

It adds: “They must project an air of professionalism in their appearance which is consistent with LJLA’s aims and objectives.”

Drivers must wear smart, clean clothes at all times, with bans on string vests and bare chests.

John Lennon Airport said the code was created with the approval of union Unite and Liverpool city council.

A spokesperson said: “All hackney drivers who work at the airport sign an agreement to abide by this code of conduct and whilst the majority of drivers are more than happy to adhere to the code a minority continue to refuse to do so.

“Despite warnings over their behaviour the airport company has consequently refused to allow such drivers to work from the rank should they refuse to abide by the dress code or any other terms and conditions.”

Last year Wirral drivers were told tracksuits and shell-suits, dirty shoes and shorts were “unacceptable”.

Source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/

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

Is it asking too much for airport drivers to smarten up?

I say no, and if the drivers don't like it they always have the option of plying elsewhere.

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IDFIMH

which is of course difficult in flip flops.

CC

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

hey hey calm down, calm down, here da bizzies, do one soft lad

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Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most

If this picture isn't posed, then the guys a disgrace.

Football shirt, unshaved, and I'm guessing tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Nice.

Very professional.

Mind you, he does resemble CC ever so slightly!

The sad thing is that elements of the trade up there must believe it acceptable, and are having a pop at the airport folks for saying no.

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IDFIMH

I dont have an LFC top

CC

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

Football shirts have no part in our trade no matter where you come from. There's nothing wrong with being clean shaven with clean clothes worn.

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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

Believe me, don't get Mercury X2

thought this was a post about trev then i realized he ain't no cabbie

A warm welcome to the 21st century to all the cabbies at Speke Airport!!

I know it's now called Liverpool John Lennon, but calling it Speke relates directly to how far behind the times the drivers are at that location!!

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Brummie Cabbie.

Type a message, post your news,
Disagree with other members' views;
But please, do have some decorum,
When debating on the TDO Forum.

I can arrange a pink EFC top for you

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

Aren't the scousers behind anyway??

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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

Believe me, don't get Mercury X2

Not as good as these.

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IDFIMH

Says who It was news to me that B&H had a football team it must be a bit like Tranmere Rovers

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!