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Tendring cabbies will be forced to smarten up

CABBIES could be forced to smarten up and take a local version of the London drivers’ Knowledge test.

Tendring Council has drawn up plans to improve the district’s taxi service introducing a new dress code, knowledge tests, plus new exams and character reference checks.

Drivers who fit the bill, or surpass expectations, would be in the running for a best driver award, with a year’s free taxi licence as the prize.

Colin Bennett, of Tendring District Taxi Association, welcomed the proposals.

He said: “I’ve always been of the opinion you should be smart, polite and have your car clean and tidy and in tip-top condition.

“I’m in favour of anything positive which will enhance the Hackney carriage trade in the eyes of the public in Clacton and Tendring.”

Under the proposals – to be discussed by councillors next week – all taxis would be painted white, with green boots and bonnets and the council’s crest on their front doors.

The council says the aim is to make Tendring’s the best taxi service in Essex.

source: http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk

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