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Concept Taxi Meter

If the A-Rix concept device ever becomes a reality, we might see a rather nice solution to the problem of overcharging. It’s a tamper proof device that can calculate the fare with the help of a GPS chip. When the meter starts, it’ll record your starting position, and measure the distance

Improving Access to Taxis Consultation Report

Consultation analysis report

This report provides an analysis of responses to each of the 19 questions posed in the consultation document, Improving Access to Taxis in February 2009. Key themes are identified in the report and key issues are summarised.

CCTV in Taxis on North Tyneside

Some drivers have raised questions about having cctv in their vehicles.

This is what North Tynesides Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy states…….

Police Hunt Rapists in Newcastle

When this incident was reported on local radio, Michael Craik, Chief Constable, Northumbria Police, gave advice to clubbers and young women in particular.Part of that advice was to pre-book a Taxi for safety reasons. It would have been a good idea to also state that there are many Licenced Hackney Carriages in the City Centre. Newcastle Hackney Carriages are clearly identifiable in that they are Black in colour with red circular door decals bearing the words ‘City of Newcastle upon Tyne Hackney Carriage’ and the Licence number of the Carriage,a red plate is also affixed to the rear of the vehicle bearing the licence number of the Taxi. They also have an illuminated roofsign bearing the word ‘Taxi’ and the driver will be wearing an identity badge issued by Newcastle City Council. Hiring a Licenced Hackney Carriage and/or pre-booking a Private Hire car is always the safest way to get home………

David Wilson: Setting The Record Straight

Whilst we all may have our views on David Wilson and the Berwick situation. We should be big enough to listen to him. He has become a figurehead along with Ian Shanks for everything Berwick. Ian has from time to time come on this site and explained his reasons for using Berwick plated cars and now this site affords David Wilson the same courtesy. Some will no doubt see this as an advert for his services but when people comment here about the man we have to let him reply…………

Cambridge Taxis Call For Cap on Numbers

Taxi Drivers believe that there are already too many Taxis on the streets of Cambridge – more than 1,000 taxis and private hire……….

TooManyTaxis in Norwich ?

Taxi drivers in the city have called for the city council to step in to help them – because they claim the recession has led to Norwich’s streets being flooded with wannabe cab drivers.
The drivers say over the past few months more people are turning to taxi driving…………….

Private Sector Cuts – Taxis Increase

British Airways last month asked thousands of its staff to work for free during the summer, and to switch to part time hours. Many car manufacturers have sent workers home on half pay for months at a time………..

Response to Outraged Taxi Drivers

Can anyone tell me who Alan Fidler is .And when he was voted in as secretary of the North Tyneside taxi organization & by what drivers. As I was always led to believe that when someone acts as secretary for a group of drivers as large as there is in North Tyneside……

Comment of The Week: Sacrifices

We’re in a climate of rebellion, people are rebelling against those who have taken so much, promised us everything and delivered nothing but further problems! Banks, private sector, businesses and governments, no one is safe…….

Consultation on Improving Access to Taxis

Taxis have a vital role to play in the transport system and help many people to travel to jobs, services, education and social networks. It gives me great pleasure to present this consultation, which explores how to improve access to taxis for disabled people, ensuring that they, in turn, might be able to have greater access and equality of opportunity.

N.T. Mayor John Harrison Meets with Trade

North Tyneside Mayor, John Harrison met with representatives of the Taxi/Private Hire trade yesterday to discuss proposals for helping the trade.

Comment of The Week:Hack Rates

Thanks to 1 or 2 multi plate holders,who were more intent on justifying high bits for their cars,that the increase of 7.5% went on.

The Dangers of Hailing a Private Hire Car

The Following articles are in response to ‘hanger’ who said the following in a recent comment: “Also many ‘passengers’ know the score and are so desparate to get home or their next destination, they know they are picking up taxis at a cheaper, illegal, rate. So it’s their fault if something goes wrong. ”

New council unlikely to renew Berwick licences held by outside cabbies

DOZENS of Berwick-registered taxi drivers are unlikely to get their licences renewed by the new unitary council.
The move is likely to affect taxi drivers from outside Berwick borough rather than those who ply their trade locally.