Taxi Driver Online

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/64508 ... g_ban.html

Where will end?

If you cant see it, it's about the forthcoming ban on smoking in the workplace.
Including Lorries,taxis etc

Good. Long overdue. Filthy smelly habit. Worse than minicabs.

The healthy option from the land of the deep fried mars bar. And agony bags.

I hate smoke, I really hate it.

Nuff said.

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IDFIMH

wits an agony bap? never heard of that one up here

A Metrocab.

http://www.clearingtheairscotland.com/faqs/pdf/Brochure.pdf

26th MARCH

Helping to get your business or organisation
ready for the new law on smoking.

A guide for employers, managers and those in control of premises

Key facts on the new smoking law

Places where the new law will apply

Vehicles used for business purposes will also be affected by the new law. These include light and heavy goods vehicles,
and public transport such as taxis, buses, trains and ferries. However, if you use a car (your own or company car) for business
purposes, it will be exempt.

and public transport such as taxis, buses, trains and ferries. However, if you use a car (your own or company car) for business
purposes, it will be exempt.

So turn that on its head for a mo, myself and partner go for our weekly shop, and take our taxi(which is also insured for SD+P) its not for hire, can we legally have a smoke in our vechile?

I don't want to ruin your day but if you follow the law by the book once a car is licensed for private hire only licensed private hire (or taxi) drivers can drive it although I remember reading somewhere on the Aberdeen City Council site that they took advice from the Police on the matter & they said they turn a blind eye to drivers spouses

missing the point a wee bit paisley buddy, my partner cant drive(yet) and i meant if we are in our "car" that we are paying for, can we have a smoke? or am i not explaining what i mean very well

missing the point a wee bit paisley buddy, my partner cant drive(yet) and i meant if we are in our "car" that we are paying for, can we have a smoke? or am i not explaining what i mean very well

No problem mate, all the best next week

I cant see it lasting long, self employed, own vehicle, as long as you dont smoke while passengers are in, i dont see how they can make it law, or at least how long it will stay law.
I smoke (not when mobile) and only with my window open, often punters comment on "how nice and clean and smells nice" my car is. And "its nice to get a taxi that doesnt smell of smoke"

I'm sure theres been a total ban in Dundee for a couple of years, but Im not sure how it's worked out. I've seen one or two drivers smoking when I've been in Dundee, but I suppose one or two will always ignore the rules.

Or maybe i'm wrong about the total ban.