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Permits for Manchester cabs at Old Trafford?George Simms the TODA secretary has written to the Trafford Licensing Officer asking if it is possible to reintroduce the arrangement we had with the old Stretford council, when Manchester cabs could buy a permit from Stretford to work at Old Trafford footbal ground the cricket ground and the White City dog track on match days. Of course the dog track is long gone but the other two are very much alive, and reviving the permit system would give a better service to the public, give some income to Trafford if they charged say £10 per permit for 1,000 cabs, and some more work for our over large fleet. The Trafford cabs cannot possibly cope with the huge numbers who go to Old Trafford and providing a good service will help reinforce their image.
Making off without payment
We wish to draw your attention to the document which clarifies the legal position in regards of persons who hire a taxi but subsequently make off without payment. A number of drivers have contacted TODA over this issue since they have had passengers who made of without making payment for the journey. These drivers had reported these people to the police but were told that it was a civil matter to be pursued privately through the courts. This document shows this to be incorrect as per the 'Theft Act 1978 Section 3'. Taxi passengers who make off without payment are commiting a criminal offence as stated by the Theft Act 1978 Section 3. They are liable to arrest and could receive a conviction for up to 2 years imprisonment. Last Updated (Monday, 02 March 2009 23:43) Licensing WorksopThe taxi licensing section will soon be closing as part of the town hall refurbishment. The licensing unit will be holding a worksop at Manchester Airport Feeder Park to give details to trade representatives. Two TODA representatives will attend on behalf of TODA members. The worksop will outline; - Postal renewal processes, On line proposals, Payment options, Premium appointments, Services avaailable at First Street - Customer Service Centre, DVLA mandates for licence checks. The worksop will take place on Wednesday 26th May at 11am. A report will appear on this site after the event for the benefit of members and non members.
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