SCOTTISH NEWS
GLASGOWTAXI DRIVERS URGED TO CARRY LIFEBELTS IN NEW SAFETY INITIATIVE
Taxi drivers in Glas- gow are being urged to become potential life-savers - by carrying emer- gency lifebelts in the back of their cabs. According to the Evening Times, the new initiative is being suggested by campaigner
Stef
Shaw, aka the Glas- gow Cabbie, and the Glasgow Humane Society (GHS). They believe that by carrying the safety equipment, cabbies in Glasgow will be more vigilant and alert as they cross the many bridges over the River Clyde. Stef Shaw said: “Glasgow taxi dri-
The Glasgow Humane Society and Stef Shaw have joined for the initiative
vers cross those bridges everyday and we have the need for
speed
when someone is in the water. They are potential lifesavers. “It’s a very simple
but excellent idea - and carrying life- belts will also make our drivers that bit more vigilant.” Glasgow Taxis has now sent out a letter on Stef’s behalf to
TAXI DRIVER ‘ORDERED TO REMOVE SALTIRES’ FROM CAB BY STIRLING COUNCIL
A fuming taxi driver has been ordered to remove the Saltires on his cab by killjoy council chiefs. Rob Jamieson runs the Saltire Taxis and Tours business in the Trossachs - with his blue motor covered in the patriotic Scot- tish flag. It’s reported by the Scottish Sun that the cabbie spent almost £1,000 on the decals for the bonnet and roof of his car. But now Stir- ling Council bosses have claimed the decoration breaches regulations. The National reports that Rob, who re- cently relocated to Scotland from Kent, says he called both
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the DVLA and local authority
before
getting the decals. He said: “Everybody thinks it’s lovely and tourists love it. It doesn’t matter where I go, people flash their lights, blow their horns, give me the thumbs-up. “I was thinking of expanding more into tours and operating more cars with this as the branding,
now I’m not sure if I can do that. A Stirling Council spokesperson said: “Following a deci- sion of the Council’s Regulatory Func- tions Panel in 2011, PHVs can only dis- play a maximum of one sign on each of the two front doors, with strict limits on size and what infor- mation is displayed. “Information is res- tricted to company name and/or com- pany logo. “Mr Jamieson’s sig- nage does not meet this criteria and we have informed him of this. We will con- tinue to engage with him to seek a posi- tive resolution to this matter.”
all their drivers, in which he urges them to get in- volved. George Parsonage and William Graham of the GHS say they are prepared to pro- vide a number of cabs with lifebelts and throw ropes, as well as provide short
lessons in how to use the equipment. Glasgow Taxis Ltd chairman Dougie McPherson said: “In keeping with our slogan, Your City’s Friend, Glasgow Taxis Ltd staff and drivers are always prepared to step up to the plate to help
others. “We’re very happy to support Stef’s campaign and the great work of the GHS and would encourage all dri- vers to take the opportunity to go through this free and potentially life- saving training.”
GLASGOWDRIVER SUSPENDED FOR PUNCHING PASSENGER IS BACK ON ROAD
A Glasgow taxi driv- er who was sus- pended for punch- ing a passenger who was ‘attacking’ his cab has had his licence temporarily reinstated. Kenny Clark, who has been driving taxis for 30 years, was banned for six months by Glasgow City Council at the end of August, after footage of the inci- dent surfaced on- line. News of his suspen- sion sparked public outcry, with thou- sands jumping to the driver’s de- fence. More than 5,000 people sign- ed a petition calling on the council to reinstate his licence. The Evening Times reports that he is now back on the roads after a court sheriff granted an interim recall motion against the licensing committee’s deci- sion - meaning he can continue trading until a full hearing. Well-known com- munity campaigner and Glasgow cabbie
Stef Shaw praised the news that Mr Clark is back driving again. He said: “We have the brilliant news that an urgent case was called at court and Kenny Clark’s lawyer fought to have his licence returned without further delay! “Kenny called me and was quite emo- tional as he headed into Glasgow City Chambers to collect his badge which he has had for over 30 years. “Kenny wanted me to thank everyone who has signed our petition and sup- ported him in this assault case which will go to court later this year.”
Mr Clark had picked up a female passen- ger outside Glas- gow Central Station who asked to be taken to the bank. On realising the driver was going to the wrong branch the woman allegedly became aggressive and started spitting at the visor. It’s claimed Mr Clark stopped the vehicle and the woman got out and started punching and kick- ing the car before attacking him. Mr Clark, who retali- ated in self defence, was brought before the licensing com- mittee where he was handed the suspen- sion. A spokesperson for Glasgow City Coun- cil said: “The sus- pension has been recalled pending a full hearing on the merits of the case itself. “As this case is the subject of continu- ing legal pro- ceedings it would be inappropriate
to
comment any fur- ther at this time.”
OCTOBER 2019
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