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The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative.

Sussex wrote:

Do existing airport workers feel they may be frozen out of the new setup?

The airport can make their own bylaws and exclude anyone from plying for hire but if it does allow drivers from outside the licensed area to ply for hire then it could be making a rod for its own back.

Regards

JD

Taxi drivers in work protest

TAXI drivers have launched an angry protest after being told they can no longer operate at Teesside’s airport. The independent drivers were told at 4.30pm on Thursday that their contract to pick up fares from Durham Tees Valley Airport was cancelled as of midnight that day.

The taxi contract has been given to a single company, Durham Tees Valley Taxis Ltd. The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative.

However, a spokesman for the airport said the decision to invite tenders for the taxi rank was “a straightforward commercial process aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and high quality service for our customers”.

He added: “We can understand that other taxi operators may feel disappointed that they have not been successful in the tender process “However we believe that the decision to place airport taxi services with a single company is in the best interests of both our customers and the company.”

The cabbies gathered in protest at the airport on Friday and they are planning a second demonstration today. David Finnigan, 62, from Stockton, has been working at the airport for the past five-and-a-half years. He said: “We find ourselves out on our ears.

“All we have ever wanted to do was work, earn a living and to provide a safe cost-effective, reliable and courteous service for travellers to and from the airport. “We are now looking for support.”

The taxi drivers unable to work from the airport say they will have to take their business to Darlington town centre.

Darrel Chapman, 48, from Darlington, has worked at the airport for four years. “This is my only source of income,” he said. “Darlington is absolutely flooded with cabs so it’s going to be very hard for us and the drivers already there. “I upgraded my car to work here which cost £7,000.”

I wager pennies are at the bottom of it.

captain cab wrote:

I wager pennies are at the bottom of it.

How much do they currently pay, any idea?

Regards

JD

Author:	Sussex [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:03 pm ]
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Taxi drivers in work protest TAXI drivers have launched an angry protest after being told they can no longer operate at Teesside’s airport. The independent drivers were told at 4.30pm on Thursday that their contract to pick up fares from Durham Tees Valley Airport was cancelled as of midnight that day. The taxi contract has been given to a single company, Durham Tees Valley Taxis Ltd. The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative. However, a spokesman for the airport said the decision to invite tenders for the taxi rank was “a straightforward commercial process aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and high quality service for our customers”. He added: “We can understand that other taxi operators may feel disappointed that they have not been successful in the tender process “However we believe that the decision to place airport taxi services with a single company is in the best interests of both our customers and the company.” The cabbies gathered in protest at the airport on Friday and they are planning a second demonstration today. David Finnigan, 62, from Stockton, has been working at the airport for the past five-and-a-half years. He said: “We find ourselves out on our ears. “All we have ever wanted to do was work, earn a living and to provide a safe cost-effective, reliable and courteous service for travellers to and from the airport. “We are now looking for support.” The taxi drivers unable to work from the airport say they will have to take their business to Darlington town centre. Darrel Chapman, 48, from Darlington, has worked at the airport for four years. “This is my only source of income,” he said. “Darlington is absolutely flooded with cabs so it’s going to be very hard for us and the drivers already there. “I upgraded my car to work here which cost £7,000.”

Author:	Sussex [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:04 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative. Mr BB to the rescue, that's if his car will make it.

Author:	captain cab [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:10 pm ]
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yeah, I wage an awful lot of them will be running to pay their subs as we speak CC

Author:	JD [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:24 pm ]
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Interesting situation. Does anyone know the licensing jurisdiction of the Airport and whether or not it allows multiples who are licensed outside the default councils area, to obtain plying for hire permits. Can anyone shed any light as to how and where the rank is situated and how it operates in principal? Regards JD

Author:	JD [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:39 pm ]
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Sussex wrote: Taxi drivers in work protest TAXI drivers have launched an angry protest after being told they can no longer operate at Teesside’s airport. The independent drivers were told at 4.30pm on Thursday that their contract to pick up fares from Durham Tees Valley Airport was cancelled as of midnight that day. The taxi contract has been given to a single company, Durham Tees Valley Taxis Ltd. The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative. Do existing airport workers feel they may be frozen out of the new setup? The airport can make their own bylaws and exclude anyone from plying for hire but if it does allow drivers from outside the licensed area to ply for hire then it could be making a rod for its own back. Regards JD

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Author:	captain cab [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:30 pm ]
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JD wrote: Sussex wrote: Taxi drivers in work protest TAXI drivers have launched an angry protest after being told they can no longer operate at Teesside’s airport. The independent drivers were told at 4.30pm on Thursday that their contract to pick up fares from Durham Tees Valley Airport was cancelled as of midnight that day. The taxi contract has been given to a single company, Durham Tees Valley Taxis Ltd. The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative. Do existing airport workers feel they may be frozen out of the new setup? The airport can make their own bylaws and exclude anyone from plying for hire but if it does allow drivers from outside the licensed area to ply for hire then it could be making a rod for its own back. Regards JD I wager pennies are at the bottom of it. CC

Author:	bloodnock [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:49 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Independant cabbies ousted out of Airport
Sussex wrote: Taxi drivers in work protest TAXI drivers have launched an angry protest after being told they can no longer operate at Teesside’s airport. The independent drivers were told at 4.30pm on Thursday that their contract to pick up fares from Durham Tees Valley Airport was cancelled as of midnight that day. The taxi contract has been given to a single company, Durham Tees Valley Taxis Ltd. The beleaguered cabbies said they are now seeking legal advice with the support of a GMB union representative. However, a spokesman for the airport said the decision to invite tenders for the taxi rank was “a straightforward commercial process aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and high quality service for our customers”. He added: “We can understand that other taxi operators may feel disappointed that they have not been successful in the tender process “However we believe that the decision to place airport taxi services with a single company is in the best interests of both our customers and the company.” The cabbies gathered in protest at the airport on Friday and they are planning a second demonstration today. David Finnigan, 62, from Stockton, has been working at the airport for the past five-and-a-half years. He said: “We find ourselves out on our ears. “All we have ever wanted to do was work, earn a living and to provide a safe cost-effective, reliable and courteous service for travellers to and from the airport. “We are now looking for support.” The taxi drivers unable to work from the airport say they will have to take their business to Darlington town centre. Darrel Chapman, 48, from Darlington, has worked at the airport for four years. “This is my only source of income,” he said. “Darlington is absolutely flooded with cabs so it’s going to be very hard for us and the drivers already there. “I upgraded my car to work here which cost £7,000.” Palms Crossed with Silver is an Old Expression...any Idea what it means?

Author:	JD [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:50 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: I wager pennies are at the bottom of it. How much do they currently pay, any idea? Regards JD

Author:	MR T [ Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:54 pm ]
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One of the questions that would be reasonable to be asked.... is whether the airport has hired a independent company to franchise out.... and if they have.... what their name would be....

Author:	captain cab [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:03 am ]
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JD wrote: captain cab wrote: I wager pennies are at the bottom of it. How much do they currently pay, any idea? Regards JD I dont know, I wonder if the terminal building is a rather quaint old nissen hut CC

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