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operational nationally
The Humber Taxi Association was formed in 2009 after a successful LGO maladministration claim against a local council by the trade for flawed consultation which caused a dramatic decline in PHV drivers.
We have slowly grown larger and have many members licensed by various councils in the Humber region - of which, we have indepen- dently without the need of licensing lawyers, gained even more faults against various councils for acts of maladministration which directly affected the trade. We currently have a 75 per cent success rate in LGO investigations without the need to use lawyers. What concerns our association is the lack of knowledge within local councils of the contents of their statutory policies governing the trade, as this often leads to costly and restrictive policies where local PHVs decline. This puts direct pressure on the operators to survive financially, to meet the various councils’ statutory policies and provide an effective and professional taxi service for the travelling public. Over the past few years in the Humber region various councils have made additions to their policy by introducing the BTEC and other testing criteria for numeracy and literacy. Where the problem existed locally was because the delivery of these training processes was inadequate and run on a profit-making basis. So it was often difficult for new applicants to book onto these training courses as they would only be conducted where local council-preferred training providers would deliver to a full classroom before a course was commenced. For the above reasons and the pressure placed on survival of the trade, the HTA worked closely with a renowned licensing law firm and GAP Training to develop a bespoke taxi training centre which we believe is the first of its kind in the UK. All our profits are reinvested for the good of the local taxi trade. We go over and above just delivering the BTEC course. All learners also receive statutory taxi and private hire legislation alongside their local councils’ policies to prevent each applicant falling foul of their obligations - which then in turn can prevent them from being placed before local licensing committee hearings. We also provide relevant information taken from the DfT Best Practice Guidance for drivers accepting and carrying passengers with guide dogs, as well as statutory requirements under the Equality Act 2010 for passengers who travel in wheelchairs. Each applicant also receives a safeguard- ing booklet and a copy of the judgement by Lord Bingham on the importance of honesty, such as in the reporting of penalty points to your counci within the time scale.
For more information call the HTA on 07896 784398, visit
www.thehpha.co.uk or see our advert on page 34.
the taxi shop’s ‘unique’ extends vw quality
An impressive upgrade to the much-loved Volkswagen T6 Transporter offers taxi drivers some mouthwatering luxury options. The Unique, based on the long wheelbase VW Transporter Shuttle SE, has been given a makeover that includes some distinctive options such as full leatherette upholstery, a knockout two-tone high metallic wrap and an
eye-catching chome body kit, together with alloys and roof rails. The Transporter boasts the most loyal following of any minibus.
Generation after generation of VW owners love the vehicle with a passion that Ford, Mercedes or Vauxhall can only dream about. VW’s renowned build quality, its powerful, long-lasting engines and a focus on safety all play a part in Transporter owners’ obses- sion. It’s not just surfer dudes who feel this way. Taxi drivers across the UK know all about the Transporter’s appeal. The Transporter’s Euro 6 diesel engine is clean and highly efficient thanks to its Blue- Motion Technology (fitted as standard), which includes Start/Stop, regenerative braking and low rolling resistance tyres. The result? Admirably low fuel consumption, always a plus in the taxi trade. Rob Breuilly of the Taxi Shop: “Drivers know that Transporters hold very strong residual value, better than any other comparable minibus. And it’s not unusual to see them working happily with 200-300,000 miles on an engine. Even these older vehicles con- tinue to turn heads in the high street. So, where resale value is likely to be high, buying over five or six years is not seen as a risk. It is actually an investment. Work- ing with
our
partners in motor finance
we’ve
come up with an attractive package so the vehicle is available to all.” The Transporter Unique is limited to just 50 vehicles in the UK and can be viewed and driven at The Taxi Shop’s HQ near Bedford.
For more information please call 01525 717 695, visit our website
www.thetaxishop.com or see our advert on pages 21 and 23.
4eyez – your reliable witness
4eyez has been designing and developing and installing CCTV systems for the PHV industry for the past 11 years. Working closely with manufacturers and taxi firms, 4eyez has developed a system which brings
reliability to the industry with technical leading properties brought right from the film industry. Our systems incorporate the latest software and hardware and have leading edge technology, proven in many industries including the PHV sector, from stand-alone to live streaming to tracking and reporting failure by email and text.
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4eyez is operational in Rotherham, Warrington, Rossendale and Manchester and is currently advising many other councils up and down the country. If you are looking for a progressive and industry-leading technical product, then look no further, 4eyez has the product for you.
For more information on 4eyez visit
www.4eyez.co.uk, ring 0114 407 0095 or see our advert on page 3.
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