Aims & Objectives of London taxi cab public relations...
(1.) To split the Public Carriage Office in two and therefore divest the private hire/mini-cab operation into a Private Hire Office.
(2.) One badge One vote on all issues affecting the working conditions of the London taxi-cab driver.
(3.) To amend the road traffic act so that parking laws take full account of the job we do.
(4.) To seek a caution for a first time moving traffic offfences and a increase in the amount of penalty points allowed upon driving licence.
(5.) To ban Pedicabs/rickshaws from the public highway.
(6.) To seek amendments to the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act of 1998 so it clearly defines what a operating centre is.
(7.) Meaningful consultation to take place between transport for London and all badge/plate holders. If meaningful purposeful consultation is not forthcoming we shall revist Parliament and seek alternative arrangements of management and we may seek to divest ourlselves from transport for London control.
(8.) Retain the high standards of the knowledge of London.
(9.) With over 50,000 mini-cabs licensed in the capital and touting rife we must seek a new enforcement unit fit for purpose and funded by the mini-cab/private hire trade to ensure they do prebooked work only and finally end the epidemic of touting within the capital.
I would like to thank you personally for taking the time to read the above and look forward to meeting you soon and hopefully welcoming you on board London taxi cab public relations.
John Kennedy...