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dear editor...
Re: taxi talk May 2009 “The Reiver”
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responding to the recent article about Leeds TOA rejoining the National Taxi Association (NTA). However, I
have always been told “if you have something good to say about somebody then say it”, and that is what I
intend to do on this occasion.
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you know them. However, I have to say that he always fairly represented those views and while he properly
represented his drivers he also knew that the most important people in this city were the public and often
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jealousies and people wanting to expand their own self importance, but that is not something that is peculiar to
the taxi trade.
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I enjoyed your article very much, thank you.
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Awarded in recognition of loyal and outstanding service to the Hackney Carriage trade in Leeds, between the
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Terms and conditions apply - visit
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Design Exchange, stopped for a curry at Akbars and paid a visit to
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on me...the station!
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And so I did. As I approached the entrance, there it was - the sticker I was
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to say he was absolutely delighted. “My cab number is 13, people always
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