Today we held the 4th conference call with TfL. Let me try and explain what was discussed.
TfL were extremely disappointed at the lack of any meaningful advice from the DFT regarding passenger transportation as they were looking for guidance in taxi & PH movement.
We all agreed that TfL should act on their own volition and ban transport in PH vehicles due to them not complying with the Govt social distancing rules.
The lack of any protective clothing was discussed but TfL said they had received no assistance.
All driver medicals will be treated on a case by case basis and they would be very pragmatic in these unprecedented times.
No NSL centres open so all taxis have a six month pass if their plate runs out during this time and taxis will be given a six month license extension.
If taxis have failed a test prior, Tfl will accept video/ invoice showing work has been done.
We will know in 2 weeks time if the taxi age limit of 12 years is to be scrapped or not.
***They are still working out a viable solution to help drivers who licenses run out whilst the situation prevails.
Again, we have been busy with driver concerns and issues so if you have any issues that need addressing either taxi or personal licensing, please email us and I can deal directly with Senior Tfl staff to resolve these issues.
Keep well and safe
Grant Davis
Chairman London Cab Drivers Club
TAXI LEAKS EXTRA BIT:
*** Again TfL are ignoring the standing legislation.
As we’ve posted many time on Taxi Leaks... if you’ve sent off your application in full and through no fault of yours, TfL can’t process the application, then under the transport act 1985 sec 17(7), your old licence remains bailed until such time when TfL can process the renewal application.
This has already been confirmed be Leon Daniels on behalf of previous TfL commissioner Sir Peter Hendy...
The question needs to be asked “Why are TfL ignoring this?”.
On all other matters, yesterday’s conference call was good news, so a big thank you to all concerned
A Special “Thank You”
To Grant and Aimee who recently sorted out a drivers problem. The drivers Taxi had all work completed and was due up to be plated, but the passing centres were closed.
Grant got involved on behalf of the driver, and within 24 hours an employee of NSL delivered (in person) new plates for the drivers Vehicle.
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