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Setting the Record Straight.

The working time directive and the drivers hours regulations and two entirely different legislative instruments. The working time directive limits the maximum number of hours an employee may work here in the UK, workers can choose to "opt out" and agree to work longer hours. The trade union movement here in the UK campaigns to stop people working longer hours and to stop unscrupulous employers taking advantage of their workforce. You should note the Self-employed (that's us) remain unaffected.

Now the driver’s hours regulations have long been enshrined in law and these deal with truck and bus drivers etc. From time to time the Department of Transport review these and the RMT being a responsible union are invited to respond. The RMT's position is clear IF the Department of Transport decided to look into the Taxi trade and hours of work then consultation should take place with the whole of the taxi trade. Now you should note that nothing is presently planned by the Department of Transport and we are sorry to see yet again more scare tactics from the LTDA.

It seems that some trade organisations within the taxi trade are more concerned at deflecting questions asked of them especially when you look at the growth of the satellite mini-cab office. Yes the satellite mini-cab office was created by Transport for London whilst the LTDA and the union UNITE had the ear of the previous Mayor of London. Now we have hundreds of clipboard operators with ranks of cars lined up taking your work, what have these organisations done to stop the rise of the clipboard operator?

The LTDA and the union UNITE want to see pedicab ranks all over London, they are not prepared to object to clause 19 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London (no.2) Bill. If this bill becomes law you will see pedicab ranks starting first in Westminster and then other London Borough's. If you can have a pedicab rank what next a mini-cab rank? Talking of mini-cab ranks the surface transport panel of Transport for London produced a paper recently and this paper talks of mini-cab bays on the public highway.

We hope this sets the record straight and if you do have any questions of queries please contact us via our email address londontaxi@rmt.org.uk or mobile (call or text) on 07899 786 433. Please do keep an eye on the blog which we intend to up date on a regular basis.

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Why dont subscribers to the LTDA and RMT who both lay claim to protecting their members who sit together on a rank stop carrying on like babies and pull their fingers out their a***s, work together instead of mudslinging and they might just make some progress in London.

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Wishing I was in Greenhall Whitley Land.

And if they're not controlled, they will continue to act and grow in an uncontrolled manner.

No one is going to ban them. End off. They're pedal cycles.

Sad, but true.

The RMT are living in cloud cuckoo land if they think they'll acheive a ban. Still it's their money, let them spend it as they see fit.

They can ask the LCDC how much their failed emissions challenge cost them. Near to Bankruptcy is the answer.

Meanwhile, I'll stick with the reality of the outcome.

Because if they did that they might actually achieve something, and then what would they moan about?

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IDFIMH

The LTDA does just that.

Please don't think because a couple of individuals from the Railway Society say otherwise, that that's the real picture of what goes on in London.

Could'nt be further from the truth.

And who sits on ranks? Not I.

Oh don't get him back on the touts.

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IDFIMH

There just bad news unions GBC, I'm bitter toward them after being screwed by the T&G, They love taking your money but when the **** hit's the fan they're always on a course somewhere. You'se have got 2 and all they seem to do is slag one another. Your the union GBC and not them politician like robbing get's.

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Wishing I was in Greenhall Whitley Land.

GBC are you a paid union rep?

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

I wish!

Then I could drive a desk and have lot's of trips to Cuba and China to help me understand the workers fight, all expenses paid of course.

Apparantly you get a nice car from Glasgow as well. So I've heard.

I dont think any other trade body in London or anywhere else has spent even 1/10th of the cash or 1/10th of the time trying to address pedicabs as the LTDA.

However, the LTDA have actually looked at the problem and are trying to solve it.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

£300,000 on safety tests, and court cases.

Yes GBC I didnt want to mention figures but now you mention it anyone with half a brain will realise the LTDA have done their level best.

Mr Oddy kindly forwarded the NTA the safety tests and videos and information, he did this freely to assist the rest of the country.

So please, anyone wishing to tell me the LTDA does nothing to assist the licensed trade can go f*ck themselves.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

I believe the individual suggesting otherwise, does just that on a nightly basis.

Different agenda.....the LTDA membership paid for a court case and made case law clear......they did their level best to point out with evidence these vehicles were deathtraps.

By licensing them they do two things......ffs I'm not giving a free education lesson.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Captain cab... I have to reprimand you on your language..... you represent the national Taxi Association....... you're starting to sound like a whining Scouser....

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!