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New type of taxi for Norwich?

Club and pub goers could soon be catching a lift home in a new type of taxi if plans to introduce greener cabs get the green light.

Currently Norwich City Council has strict criteria for the type of vehicles it licences as Hackney Carriages, which only allows London-style taxis such as the TX4 and Metrocab. However, following an application from a taxi driver the council is now considering whether a new-style cab, the Peugeot E7 Series, could be allowed. Council bosses will now consult with the public who have until Friday, September 14 to comment on whether they want the new-look taxis on the streets. It is argued that the E7 produces lower carbon emissions and has lower running costs than the London-style taxi.

The E7 is cheaper to buy, costing £22,000 against the £30,000 charged for its rival, and it includes safety features such as ABS braking, driver's airbag and rear head restraints. Ian Streeter, senior licensing officer at the city council, said: “Because taxis are an important part of the transport system within Norwich, we are keen to hear the views of the public on the proposal to licence a different type of vehicle as a hackney carriage”.

If you would like to take part in the consultation visit www.norwich.gov.uk or write to Licensing, City Hall, Norwich NR2 1NH.

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IDFIMH

You highlited this a while ago, I'm surprised its taken so long to get to this stage?

Regards

JD

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I would guess that certain company(s) have put pressure on the council to keep the status-quo.

I wonder how Metro Cab do it.

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Now that they here in Edinburgh what you get is the punter hails the cab behind and lets you go by as they think you are a van..............good business sense or what, my slave owner bought one and I need to find another rental as I am losing money.

This will change as Joe Public gets used to them

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It should also be made clear whether Norwich intend to only allow Cab Directs E7 or whether they will allow any other type of converted van/minibus (even if they are a Fiat Schudo).

As far as punters letting an E7 drive past thinking its a van ................ if you put a milk crate on the roof on any vehicle in most city centre's the drunken public will think its a taxi.

B. Lucky

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TF pi$$ed on his chips.

Well you're losing money through rental so shouldn't you be looking for another job?

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Ban the TX...problem solved

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"It is argued that the Shed 7 produces lower carbon emmissions"

Is it. By Whom?

Not the Department for Transport.

Check the Road Tax for an E7 (£205) Metrocab (£185)

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You can't buy a new metrocab.

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You can't buy a new Beardmore.

WTF has that to do with emmissons?

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