Taxi Driver Online

Well this is an odd and slightly parochial article, particularly since it's on the Daily Record's website, which is a national Scottish newspaper, as opposed to the local press (although I'd guess this was originally published in a more local title).

But, I mean, if only stuff as niche as this could be published in the press all the time

But sort of echoes what I said yesterday about EFTA here in the neighboring authority of Fife - it's often difficult to generate interest in this kind of thing, particularly when it seems that the council will just do as they please anyway


Perth taxi association issues call for new faces as suspension threat looms

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/loca ... l-37676145

The trade association is set to be temporarily suspended unless other cabbies come forward and take over the running of it.

Perth Taxi Association’s future is in doubt after both its chairman and vice-chairman have stepped down and several committee members have left.

The trade association is set to be temporarily suspended unless other cabbies come forward and take over the running of it.

Outgoing vice-chairman Kevin Kulik believes “someone has to be prepared to put their head above the parapet and step up”.

According to insiders, no one has been willing to take on the responsibility of running the association – so far.

Former chairman Sandy Smith – who runs Perth Radio Taxis – said that lack of time was his reason for stepping down.

He said: “We hope this is a temporary situation and look forward to a renewed interest in progressing things forward.

“Unfortunately, running a large taxi business doesn’t allow me the time nowadays to commit to the committee.”

Outgoing vice-chairman Kevin Kulik added: “Sandy and I announced that we would both be stepping down, and other committee members have now also said they are unable to take it forward.

“Sadly, we’ve been left with little choice but to make this announcement.

“I still believe the trade needs a strong association, but someone has to be prepared to put their head above the parapet and step up.”

Other committee members have stepped aside, citing time constraints and a need for fresh faces, as well as disappointment that no one has offered to step up to the mantle.

John Patterson said: “It’s time for new bodies on the committee.”

George Fraser added: “It’s very disappointing to think that no one seems to have an interest in helping.”

The outgoing committee is keen for a new committee to be formed and the collective voice of the trade to continue to be heard.

Kevin said: “There are a lot of good operators working in the trade and we, the outgoing committee, hope someone will come forward to form a new committee and ensure the taxi trade continues to have a collective voice.”

Kevin and Sandy want to thank everyone who supported the trade “during its recent challenge”.

A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said: “We always try to consult widely with members of the taxi trade on matters which affect them and will continue to do so.”

Not entirely clear who or what would be doing the 'suspending' either - it's maybe in the rules (articles of association or whatever) that the association will be suspended if there aren't people willing to take up certain positions

Indeed, suspending is not a word I would use.

Part of being in charge of an association or any other kind of organisation is to bring in new leadership; clearly, on this they have failed.

I'm also not sure the amount of time they spend on trade activities isn't being exaggerated, or if true, required.

By bigging up the time spent on trade activities, the leadership is deterring anyone from fronting up, which makes no sense.

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