AWARDING... THREE SOUTH TYNESIDETAXI FIRMS CELEBRATE THREE STAR OPERATOR STATUS
Three taxi firms in South Tyneside have become the first to pick up Three Star Operator status. Representatives from Bede Taxis, Dial a Cab and Richmond Taxis have been given posters and stickers for their vehicles so that they can show off their new status to potential customers. A council spokesman told the South Shields Gazette: “This scheme enables the public to identify the companies which are providing the highest levels of serv- ice. I look forward to seeing more taxi com- panies gain three star status in the near future. “We carry out regular checks on taxis, PHVs and drivers, but this scheme is about recognising those
tions and assess them against 12 criteria. The criteria covers mat- ters including consistent pricing, the condition and cleanli- ness of the office, the accuracy of records, the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, as well as records and actions relating to any complaints that are received. To become a Three Star Operator,
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Ian Tate of Dial a Cab with Derek Robson (back left) of Richmond Taxis and Dave Kennedy of Bede Taxis
companies which are providing an excellent service over and above the normal legal requirements.”
Officers from the coun- cil’s licensing section visit operators to check for compliance with licensing condi-
companies must com- ply with all of the 12 criteria. Two star ratings are also available to oper- ators that meet eight or more of the criteria, and all other opera- tors are given one star status providing they can demonstrate that they can comply with all operator licence conditions.
BISHOP’S STORTFORD FIRM ON THE RIGHT ROAD
Picture courtesy of Herts & Essex Observer
Drivers from Associated Taxis proudly show off their certificates
A Bishop’s Stortford taxi firm has become the first in East Herts to ensure all its drivers have a National Oper- ating Standards qualification.
All 60 on-road employ- ees of South Street’s Associated Taxis are taking part in the road passenger transport (taxi/private hire) national vocational
qualification course in conjunction with Telford College of Arts and Technology. The Government’s adult learning pro- gramme has assisted with funding for the roll-out. The first certifi- cates were presented in a ceremony by Paul Newman, head of taxi licensing at East Herts District Council.
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