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A WOMAN from Poole has criticised taxi drivers after she was refused transport no less than five times because of her dog.

Sue Davis said she was surprised when a number of taxi drivers wouldn't transport her and her dog when she tried to get home from Poole town centre on a night out.

It's happened on a number of occasions, she claims, as she's tried to climb into the cab with Lulu - a six-month-old Cockapoo.

She also claimed one of the drivers even cited religion as a reason not to take her dog, though this was not substantiated by the council.

"We sometimes go down to the Quay for a couple of drinks," Ms Davis said. "One day it was raining and we went to get a taxi at Orchard Plaza by Sainsbury's. I went to the first one and they said "no dogs". This happened on three separate occasions. We've been down town and came back and they won't pick us up."

A spokesperson for Poole Borough Council said: "Dogs can be carried in taxi and private hire vehicles, usually in the rear of the vehicle. A charge of 20p per dog can be added to the cost of the journey.

"They can be refused if the animal is of such size or behaviour that carrying it could be likely to cause damage to the vehicle or affect the safe driving of the vehicle.

"It is possible for a licensed driver to apply for an exemption to carry dogs on medical grounds such as severe asthma or allergies which are aggravated by contact with dogs, or acute phobia of dogs. Following confirmation from the applicant’s GP an exemption certificate is then issued which must be displayed in the vehicle."


A long-established taxi driver from Poole, who asked not to be named, said: "It's down to the individual taxi driver if they take dogs or not. You will get drivers that will take some dogs but not others and not many will take a Red Setter just off the beach, for example.

"No body can refuse an assistance dog unless they have an exemption certificate from the council."






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A spokesperson for Poole Borough Council said: "Dogs can be carried in taxi and private hire vehicles, usually in the rear of the vehicle. A charge of 20p per dog can be added to the cost of the journey.

"They can be refused if the animal is of such size or behaviour that carrying it could be likely to cause damage to the vehicle or affect the safe driving of the vehicle.

Is this the only council in the uk that makes provision for the carriage of animals part of their conditions ?

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

We can add a £1.00 for the carriage of animals, except for assistance dogs. They are free.

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Grandad,

She says it was Raining......small wonder the mutt was refused, nowt worse than the smell of wet dog...and who takes their dog out for a night on the town.

Anyway, unless its a Guide dog or some such like then no driver in the land is under under any obligation to take it.

It's a rather ignorant and arrogant customer attitude.

well, the new rule in our office is 2 job refusals then a 24 hour ban, i honestly don't know how he can do it ?? if i go to work & get 2 jobs with dogs i lose a days pay , so hes pretty much forcing us to take them or we lose out

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well, that went well

With any luck that will soon see the end of you as a driver.

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Grandad,

Some of the comments are hilarious, love the one about Cheryl Cole !

actually it appears they do under the councils T & C's

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Well if what you post on here is accurate you will probably be the first ! why work in a service industry when you are not prepared to offer a proper service ?

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

i do take guide dogs, (will never ever take pet dogs though) , or at least turn up for the job, ( it came on the data head " has guide dog" ) i know the law but the last one point blank refused to get in my car , (wasn't a problem in the sri,, took her a few times , but the front foot well of the jaguar was a no no for the dog , just to shallow ) she asked for me to put it on the back seat ( desperate to get to the pub the old cow), i refused , if i was in a shunt, well the last thing i want is a 3 stone black lab bouncing off my head , am i wrong then ??

so how would that mean it would be the end of me as a driver then?, worst scenario i lose 24 hrs work you daft tw$t ,sorry mate, i would rather be on the dole than be a "hoop licker " like you lot, honestly !

so how would that mean it would be the end of me as a driver then?, worst scenario i lose 24 hrs work you daft tw$t ,sorry mate, i would rather be on the dole than be a "hoop licker " like you lot, honestly !


In a service industry which by definition we are you have to be prepared to provide a good service which includes helping customers taking them and All their belongings which can include pets heavy luggage and all sorts. This is something that Grandad and myself understand and both of us have a good reputation in our respective towns based on this. you seem to always begrudge providing any level of service other than turning up and grabbing the cash and that reflects badly on our trade hence the criticism

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I will take dogs providing they sit in the front footwell.

Two reasons: A) I can see what they're up to, and
B) Any hair is kept in one place and is easy to clear up, if necessary.

A number of my colleagues won't take dogs which means they miss out on an £11 fare twice a week for a perfectly behaved little King Charles Spaniel.

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Grandad,