CONTENTS
COVID vs CONSULTATION 22-23 FINANCE UPDATE GMB PERSPECTIVE
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INSPECTIONS OUT OF AREA 10-11 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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DONNA SHORT REFLECTS 42-45 ROUND THE COUNCILS SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY STATION STIRRINGS
TECH PREDICTIONS 2021
TERROR TIMES / SAFETY 66-67 UNITE VIEWPOINT UNSUNG HEROES
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The above header is of course the first line of the famous song Auld Lang Syne, traditionally sung by millions in a rather relaxed fashion at a proliferation of parties on New Year’s Eve… at least in the pre-Covid days. It started as a poem written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788. The most accurate plain English interpretation of the title Auld Lang Syne is “for the sake of old times”.
That puts us in a reflective mood, which naturally hits most people at the start of a new year. And last year certainly is one for which most people would just as soon tear its calendar off the wall and rip into shreds, that’s for sure. As we enter 2021 under yet another lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, we can only hope that this year will turn the tide on all the horrendous physical and financial setbacks suffered by so many – universally, and within this industry.
Liza Lipson
Graham Burns Annabel Lee
Trevor Dunkerley Hatem Obed Jamie McCoy
PHTM continues to pay tribute to the hundreds – nay, thousands – of licence holders who have sacrificed their time and finances to assist those in need during the months of continuing hardship and isolation. We could fill an entire edition with Unsung Heroes stories, and of course we’ve featured them throughout the length of time since the pandemic struck last March. We salute you, big style.
“For the sake of old times…” – that gave me the excuse to put down my reflections on over 30 years’ involvement with this industry. Sheer indulgence, I know… but have a read inside this issue. It might strike a familiar chord with a few of you out there. I truly enjoyed putting it together.
We also have contributions from NPHTA director Dave Lawrie, who wrote this month’s Company Profile, as well as a feature about the importance of responding to local authority consultations. NPHTA board member Steven Toy shares with us his thoughts on out-of-area inspections.
We offer you minicabit’s 2021 Tech Predictions for the Year Ahead, as well as Social Media Savvy and the usual liberal handful of our regular departments: gratefully received columns from Unite and the GMB; Unsung Heroes (as mentioned); Round the Councils, Charity Corner, World Wide Taxi Focus, Know Your Rights… they’re all inside, ready for your undivided attention. Oh yes, there’s also a bit of news as well. Do look out for your 2021 Wallplanner which is included in this edition.
So there’s nothing for it but to get reading! And there’s nothing more for us to say, other than we hope you all have a much better year in 2021. Happy New Year? Yes please!!!
JANUARY 2021
SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT…
No way, man! There are too many great people and mem- ories ever to forget within this industry… of that more later.
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