Posted: 15th June 2016
Attention TFL:
During the cause of last year and this year we wrote in our consultation responses of our concerns relating to car sharing excepts are below this text.
Therefore it comes as no surprise that a member has experienced issues and there are further anecdotal references to similar problems.
I am also concerned that…
Posted: 12th June 2016
Addison Lee drivers have held two demonstrations at Carlyle Groups Head Quarters in London’s Mayfair district home to High Value restaurants, Homes and Boutiques.
No Champagne lunches for the hard pressed drivers who have had a new set of financial terms imposed upon the drivers.
Addison Lee and Carlyle have decided to impose their rates…
Posted: 31st May 2016
Our Next Branch meeting is on June 21st at 7.00 PM this is special meeting so normal business will be covered in the following months meeting.
Our Guests are Helen Chapman and Silka Todd Kennedy of TFL.
Questions will need to provided in advance of the meeting to enable good order.
Members will be advised…
Posted: 13th May 2016
A new alternative route in to Terminal 5 Heathrow has been established.
This may help with congestion level early in the morning.
Posted: 12th May 2016
Please see below basic information about Heathrow’s AVA
From next month, Private Hire Vehicles waiting to pick up Heathrow passengers will be offered parking in a dedicated, on-airport facility. This new facility, operating initially on a trial basis, aims to prevent anti-social behaviour by Private Hire Vehicle drivers while they are in local roads waiting…
Posted: 21st April 2016
Following an ongoing campaign to help Licensed drivers find toilets thought London a link can be found here https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/public-toilets-in-london a copy of the acknowledgement is below.
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I wanted to let you know that there’s a story in the weekly email to licensed…
Posted: 11th April 2016
Upon the request of a Private Hire Driver member GMB made an freedom of information request based on intelligence that some drivers are using EU driving Licences to obtain licensing here.
A further allegation based on information by a private hire driver member has been made in relation to these licenses we will update when…
Posted: 11th April 2016
Taxi drivers in Basildon borough got between 9% and 18% rise on the meter start rate depending on whether you work days or nights in fares today.
This the first increase in over 4 years.
This was negotiated by Mick Guyll of the GMB Pro Drivers Branch
Despite opposition from some councillors who do…
Posted: 9th April 2016
We requested the following in our response to TFL TPH consultation.
Vehicles should have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit as well as a high visibility vests suitable for all occupants up to the licensed level.
Customer Service provision.
Health and Safety and First Aid
Knowledge of Roadways and Routes including National…
Posted: 7th April 2016
Here is the detail of Heathrow’s Private Hire potential solution.