Four drivers prosecuted in Hyndburn taxi crackdown
AN undercover crackdown on private hire taxis in Hyndburn has led to four drivers being accused of operating illegally.
Plain clothed police, licensing officers from Hyndburn Council and Lancashire County Council’s Safer Travel Unit, targeted drivers who flout the law by picking up passengers at the side of the road.
Four drivers have been ordered to appear at court accused of driving without insurance after illegally plying for hire. The offence carries a maximum penalty of £2,500 fine.........
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Taxi man denies raping passenger
Taxi man denies raping passenger
A WOMAN passenger was allegedly raped by a taxi driver late at night while being taken to see a relative.
A court heard that Huseyin Aydin asked her if she could pay for the fare in advance and then told her something like: “You can pay for it in another way”.
A jury at Preston Crown Court heard allegations that he locked the doors centrally and drove to a secluded spot on the journey from Lancaster to Morecambe.
There it is claimed he raped her, ignoring her pleas for him to stop.......
A WOMAN passenger was allegedly raped by a taxi driver late at night while being taken to see a relative.
A court heard that Huseyin Aydin asked her if she could pay for the fare in advance and then told her something like: “You can pay for it in another way”.
A jury at Preston Crown Court heard allegations that he locked the doors centrally and drove to a secluded spot on the journey from Lancaster to Morecambe.
There it is claimed he raped her, ignoring her pleas for him to stop.......
Anger over card system for disabled taxi passengers in York
Anger over card system for disabled taxi passengers in York
TAXI firms in York said they could lose out on business worth thousands of pounds if the council goes ahead with a plan to introduce a card system for disabled passengers.
Those eligible for subsidised taxi fares, such as students, elderly and disabled people, currently use a system of tokens, which are issued by City of York Council.
That system looks set to be scrapped in favour of a card, which will be read by a device in the taxi. However, smaller firms say they will now lose out because the card reader….
TAXI firms in York said they could lose out on business worth thousands of pounds if the council goes ahead with a plan to introduce a card system for disabled passengers.
Those eligible for subsidised taxi fares, such as students, elderly and disabled people, currently use a system of tokens, which are issued by City of York Council.
That system looks set to be scrapped in favour of a card, which will be read by a device in the taxi. However, smaller firms say they will now lose out because the card reader….
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Drunken man's £2,000 taxi damage: South Tyne
Drunken man's £2,000 taxi damage: South Tyne
A DRUNKEN man caused almost £2,000 worth of damage to a taxi after kicking out in a row with a woman, South Tyneside magistrates were told.
The woman and a friend were in the back seat of the taxi at about 3.45am in Anderson Street, South Shields, when the trouble erupted as Dean Salem opened the door and started arguing with them, said Glenda Beck, prosecuting.
The driver asked him to stop and go away, but Salem began kicking out at the taxi, damaging the rear arch panels. The driver called police and got out to confront Salem, who squar-ed up to him....
A DRUNKEN man caused almost £2,000 worth of damage to a taxi after kicking out in a row with a woman, South Tyneside magistrates were told.
The woman and a friend were in the back seat of the taxi at about 3.45am in Anderson Street, South Shields, when the trouble erupted as Dean Salem opened the door and started arguing with them, said Glenda Beck, prosecuting.
The driver asked him to stop and go away, but Salem began kicking out at the taxi, damaging the rear arch panels. The driver called police and got out to confront Salem, who squar-ed up to him....
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Brighton taxi drivers will pay £700 for CCTV
Brighton taxi drivers will pay £700 for CCTV
Taxis in Brighton and Hove will be fitted with CCTV – at a cost of £700 for every driver.
Council bosses have insisted the vehicles are fitted with the cameras by 2012.
The cameras, which will record images and possibly sound, are being fitted after complaints that a minority of drivers were shunning disabled passengers..........
Taxis in Brighton and Hove will be fitted with CCTV – at a cost of £700 for every driver.
Council bosses have insisted the vehicles are fitted with the cameras by 2012.
The cameras, which will record images and possibly sound, are being fitted after complaints that a minority of drivers were shunning disabled passengers..........
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Taxi driver held at knifepoint crashes into house
Taxi driver held at knifepoint crashes into house
A TAXI driver with a knife held to his throat crashed into a house in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The driver told residents he thought he was going to die in the attack, which happened in Morley Close, Pokesdown, at about 12.45am.
Police were responding to a report of a robbery.....
A TAXI driver with a knife held to his throat crashed into a house in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The driver told residents he thought he was going to die in the attack, which happened in Morley Close, Pokesdown, at about 12.45am.
Police were responding to a report of a robbery.....
Criminal Record Checks Scaled down to reduce delays
Criminal Record Checks Scaled down to reduce delays
The government is, from 6 December 2010, changing the arrangements relating to what information is to be made available in respect of an Enhanced CRB Disclosure certificate.
Currently, the CRB asks every police force for the areas in which an applicant has resided for the past five years if they have any information that they consider ought to be disclosed in light of the occupation (or proposed occupation) of the applicant. This is what causes much delay in the provision of CRB Disclosures.
As from 6 December 2010.......
The government is, from 6 December 2010, changing the arrangements relating to what information is to be made available in respect of an Enhanced CRB Disclosure certificate.
Currently, the CRB asks every police force for the areas in which an applicant has resided for the past five years if they have any information that they consider ought to be disclosed in light of the occupation (or proposed occupation) of the applicant. This is what causes much delay in the provision of CRB Disclosures.
As from 6 December 2010.......
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
'Bus lane's not fine with me' says taxi driver
'Bus lane's not fine with me' says taxi driver
A TAXI driver is warning other motorists to be careful where they drive through South Shields town centre.
Paul Garvock, from River Drive, South Shields, was fined £60 for driving down a stretch of Fowler Street designated as a bus-only lane.
But the 45-year-old driver does not think it is clear that drivers could get fined for being on the road – and doesn’t want them to be penalised.......
A TAXI driver is warning other motorists to be careful where they drive through South Shields town centre.
Paul Garvock, from River Drive, South Shields, was fined £60 for driving down a stretch of Fowler Street designated as a bus-only lane.
But the 45-year-old driver does not think it is clear that drivers could get fined for being on the road – and doesn’t want them to be penalised.......
Sunday, 7 November 2010
Plymouth City Council PH drop-off crackdown
Plymouth City Council PH drop-off crackdown
Plymouth City Council’s new camera car is imposing £35 fines on private hire drivers who drop off or collect passengers outside some parts of the city centre and Mutley.
Driver Andrew Ash said: “This could mean a young girl leaving a club late at night and worse for wear and having to go to an isolated street.
“Or an elderly person leaving the Theatre Royal on a dark..........
Plymouth City Council’s new camera car is imposing £35 fines on private hire drivers who drop off or collect passengers outside some parts of the city centre and Mutley.
Driver Andrew Ash said: “This could mean a young girl leaving a club late at night and worse for wear and having to go to an isolated street.
“Or an elderly person leaving the Theatre Royal on a dark..........
Cheltenham taxi drivers in go-slow protest over emissions rules
Cheltenham taxi drivers in go-slow protest over emissions rules
Twenty-five drivers, supported by scores of supporters who turned up on foot, handed over a petition urging licensing bosses not to impose new EU rules on carbon emissions. Drivers like Rob Cowie say the changes could cost him his job.The 47-year-old cabbie, from Cheltenham, said: “I’ve been driving for 18 years and my car is nine years old. “If I can’t use my car, I’ll have to go on the dole. What else am I supposed to do?” The European.........
Twenty-five drivers, supported by scores of supporters who turned up on foot, handed over a petition urging licensing bosses not to impose new EU rules on carbon emissions. Drivers like Rob Cowie say the changes could cost him his job.The 47-year-old cabbie, from Cheltenham, said: “I’ve been driving for 18 years and my car is nine years old. “If I can’t use my car, I’ll have to go on the dole. What else am I supposed to do?” The European.........
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Taxi driver hurt in knife attack
Taxi driver hurt in knife attack
A KNIFE-wielding thug attacked a taxi driver and stole £100 from his cab.
A KNIFE-wielding thug attacked a taxi driver and stole £100 from his cab.
Salim Amla, aged 48, suffered cuts to his face and hand when two passengers turned on him.
Mr Alma, who is a driver for United Taxis in St Helens Road, Daubhill, picked up the two men at around 2am yesterday in Castle Street, The Haulgh.
They asked to be taken to Asda in Manchester Road, Bolton........Plymouth City Council PH drop-off crackdown
Plymouth City Council PH drop-off crackdown
A TAXI driver has launched a campaign against a crackdown on drivers stopping in Plymouth city centre.
A TAXI driver has launched a campaign against a crackdown on drivers stopping in Plymouth city centre.
Plymouth City Council’s new camera car is imposing £35 fines on private hire drivers who drop off or collect passengers outside some parts of the city centre and Mutley.
Driver Andrew Ash said: “This could mean a young girl leaving a club late at night and worse for wear and having to go to an isolated street.........
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