NPHTA: NEW BOARD AND NEW NPHTA BOARD MEMBERS
Over the last two years, since taking over from the former NPHTA director, Donna Short, whom most of you will know and respect, many things have changed. The effect of governments’ management of the Covid situation which has been so strongly felt by our industry is of course the biggest thing, but these changes also include revisions to some of our board members, with some long- standing members having retired and gone on to pastures new, and some new ones coming on board.
We have been extremely involved in various issues around the UK from driver safety and protection measures, such as Covid screens and CCTV, Clean Air Zones, local consulta- tions, national consultations with government agencies and lots more. But this month is more about us as a family, a group, a team, or simply put: the truly national and all-round representative association.
WELCOME TO THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS STEPHEN ANDERSON FOR SOUTH YORKSHIRE:
“I have actively been involved with the trade for over 30 years progressing along the way with various organisations and associations. During this time I have built up working relationships with various councils in South Yorkshire as this is equally as important as helping and defending the overall trade. I do work mainly in Rotherham where I have been involved for many years. Recently I have been helping in shaping policies; working successfully in pursuing various grants for drivers in South Yorkshire; and nationally, along with other associations and unions, ensuring regular school contract payments reached operators and drivers during Covid.
“I also work alongside operators and drivers respective- ly, helping ensure that there is a level playing field throughout and also at board level. Working with drivers to maintain their income and livelihood is of paramount importance to me. Any driver finding themselves in a difficult situation can find the whole experience daunting when being summoned by any council and it is comforting to know they can count on the NPHTA for support, advice and representation as a member.
“I advise all drivers, vehicle owners and operators alike to join the NPHTA. The importance of representation is significant as are the other membership benefits, includ- ing: discounted legal fees, access to case files and court rulings, support and advice, assistance with consultations.
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“The advantages that the NPHTA offers go a long way to providing continuity in the workplace and stability overall.
“This work is never done, that’s why we’re around and working hard behind the scenes to help you – our members.”
stephen@nphta.co.uk COLIN DODDS FOR SCOTLAND:
“I have been a private hire driver since November 2008, working with one of the largest firms in Glasgow. In 2018 I switched to Edinburgh to work due to getting married and now live in Peebles, Scottish Borders. I owe a lot to being a private hire driver which has helped me deal with personal issues of depression and dealing with my father’s death from a heart attack after I tried to save him. Driving has given me the flexibility to work when I felt I could and take time off when I needed it.
“I have a mission to make sure that private hire and hackney drivers can work in the safest possible environment and make sure our voice is heard when all issues affecting our industry are decided. So many peo- ple want to divide private hire and hackney drivers to achieve their own agenda. I believe we should not allow this to happen and that we should be a united voice in demanding what is best for both PH and HC drivers.
“New fresh challenges to the trade are coming, and we need to be as “one” to meet them. I’m ready and willing to meet these challenges for the Scottish private hire and hackney drivers. I believe that my role as board member of the NPHTA puts me in a better position to be able to do this as part of a team.”
colin@nphta.co.uk Thank you both and welcome to the board.
Of course, most of the existing team are still very much in place and remain extremely active on your behalf daily, responding to consultations and upcoming changes, sup- porting drivers with enquiries and council representations, and attending various meetings, virtually and otherwise, on your behalf.
Dave Lawrie, Director NPHTA JULY 2021
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