http://taxiforum.editboard.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:22 GMT 10 http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/13/10/53/logo_p11.gif http://taxiforum.editboard.com/feed/? http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/postal-scam-doing-the-rounds-t721.htm Licensing Section Postal Scam Can you circulate this around Especially as Xmas is fast approaching - it has been confirmed by Royal Can all licensees please not and circulate to anubody you may fear will be affected. The Postal Scam is as follows A card is posted through your door From a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were Unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number). DO NOT call this number, ... News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:22 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/postal-scam-doing-the-rounds-t721.htm#1984 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/postal-scam-doing-the-rounds-t721.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/advance-taxi-office-murder-t720.htm Aftab Murdered Sheffield man was serial fraudster, say police KILLED: Timothy Darby Published Date: 13 November 2009 By Richard Marsden A MURDERED man killed in an arson attack on a Sheffield taxi office was a serial fraudster with criminal convictions stretching back two decades, The Star can reveal. Timothy Darby, of Langsett Road, Hillsborough, died in hospital yesterday, a week after suffering severe burns in a blaze at the Advanced Taxis office, on Abbeydale Road. Police ... News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:39 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/advance-taxi-office-murder-t720.htm#1983 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/advance-taxi-office-murder-t720.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/inocent-until-proven-guilty-t719.htm the cabbie a taxi driver his in court this week,charge with sexual assault,the allegation was made by a female passenger he picked up on west street in feb this year.the driver in question has had his licence suspended and as not worked since 4th september 09.the police interview the female and the driver and sent a file to the cps for advice,it took them six months to read it.on 19th of august 09 the driver was charged,the council was inform by the police, as they do,two weeks later the driver recieved ... General Topics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:15:10 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/inocent-until-proven-guilty-t719.htm#1974 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/inocent-until-proven-guilty-t719.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/inquest-into-road-death-of-student-t718.htm Admin Inquest into road death of student Published Date: 27 October 2009 By Claire Lewis A STUDENT would have been "virtually invisible" when she was knocked down and killed on a Sheffield road at night. Ka Yi Wu, aged 19, of Tapton House Road, was killed as she made her way home from the university library moments after getting off a bus. As she crossed the A57 Manchester Road, close to her home in Broomhill, she was hit by a cab and suffered serious head injuries, including ... News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:12:09 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/inquest-into-road-death-of-student-t718.htm#1973 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/inquest-into-road-death-of-student-t718.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/meadowhall-clampers-rake-in-3000-an-hour-t717.htm Admin SHOPPING CENTRE CLAMPERS RAKE IN £3,000 AN HOUR By Stephen White 30/10/2009 Shoppers have blasted wheel clampers at one of the country's biggest retail centres as "vultures", whose £3,000-an-hour swoops are "a licence to print money". Parking control at Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre was handed over to a private firm this week. In just one three-hour session, Parking Control Management handed out 95 tickets, each with a £95 release fee - a staggering ... News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:56 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/meadowhall-clampers-rake-in-3000-an-hour-t717.htm#1972 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/meadowhall-clampers-rake-in-3000-an-hour-t717.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/who-won-t716.htm ahmed It was the ellection day for our trade association and a few made a point of ordering their friends who to vote for:lol: Well all is fair in our undemocratic ways of making a democratic choice. So the big question is, who won? And what difference is it going to make? General Topics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:03:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/who-won-t716.htm#1969 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/who-won-t716.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/bus-strike-t713.htm ahmed Bus strike was a waste of time. How did it go for you? Discuss! General Topics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:29:00 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/bus-strike-t713.htm#1960 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/bus-strike-t713.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/how-many-cabs-have-we-in-sheffield-t715.htm Aftab http://www.taxilicensing.sheffield.gov.uk/protected/wca/publicRegister.jsp?lty_id=34 see if any one of you can find an explanation?]]> General Topics Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:25:21 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/how-many-cabs-have-we-in-sheffield-t715.htm#1964 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/how-many-cabs-have-we-in-sheffield-t715.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/recommendations-f7/a1-body-repairs-t712.htm Aftab I was faced with a situation of having my cab sprayed at a short notice. I would recommend A1 body repairs ON Worksop Road for quality work. Majid worked long hours to complete the job, and the finished article was worth it. Recommendations Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:56 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/recommendations-f7/a1-body-repairs-t712.htm#1959 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/recommendations-f7/a1-body-repairs-t712.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm Licensing Section As everybody is well aware the postal strikes situations does not seem to be getting better and more disruption to the service is planned next week, and beyond. I would urge all licensees who need the following to get in touch by phone of the Licensing Section to sort out these matters. Vehicle Test - Anybody due a test in December, these test dates are usually posted out the first week in Nvember - we will still endeavour to post these but if you have not recieved a date by the 14th ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:21:04 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm#1958 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/postal-strikes-how-does-it-affect-us-t711.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm Licensing Section The Board thank the Officers for the "out of hours work" on enforcement and it was noted by the members that the report which appeared in the local press had distorted some of the report, The Cheif Licensing Officer explained that the warning letters as described may have been for minor problems with vehicles, and he was pleased with the fitness of Sheffield Licensed vehicles and pointed to another section of the report where a joint operation with Police and the Vehicle inspectorate ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:20:03 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm#1949 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/enforcement-review-t709.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm Licensing Section
There was no application for a fares rate change from any party or trade association at the meeting.]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:12:27 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm#1948 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/no-fares-rise-this-year-for-hackney-carriages-t708.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm Licensing Section As you are well aware the Taxi Licensing Section have been asked to put out to tenders for the provision of providing the testing of licenced and potentially licensed vehicles. The Board had asked for a minimum of 7 garages to provide the Compliance Testing of Vehicle on behalf of the Council. The Council only recieved TWO tenders. At its meeting of 3rd September it was resolved that the Chair of the Board, along with the Cheif Licensing Officer were to open and look at teh two ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:38:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm#1946 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-decision-on-tenders-t707.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm Licensing Section
1, Taxi Testing update, (Tenders received)

2, Hackney Carriage Fares Review

3, Enforcement Review

4, Joint Working with other Officers.

All the reports are available at the usual place on the Council Website.

I will update the outcomes shortly]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:18:15 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm#1945 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-6th-october-2009-t706.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/drunk-student-crashed-taxi-in-fare-row-t705.htm Aftab Drunk student crashed taxi in fare row http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/headlines/Drunk-student-crashed-taxi-in.5664534.jp A DRUNK student got into the driving seat of a taxi and drove it into a wall – after yelling racist obscenities at the cabbie about a disputed fare, a Sheffield court heard. Patrick Chilton, aged 19, had been on a night out in Sheffield in May when the argument broke out. He and three friends ordered a taxi to take them to Endcliffe Vale Road, where they ... News Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:21:01 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/drunk-student-crashed-taxi-in-fare-row-t705.htm#1944 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/drunk-student-crashed-taxi-in-fare-row-t705.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm Licensing Section The Next Policy meeting of the Licensing Board is set for 3rd Septemeber 200. The Policy items on the agenda to be discussed are Driver Medicals ( Provision off and frequency) Long Service Awards Licensing Board hearing Procedures. Private Hire and Hackney CArriage Liaison Group (setting up of) Update on Tender for Provision of Taxi Compliance Testing. The full report documents will be available on line nearer the date of the meeting, as www.sheffield.gov.uk ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:53:29 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm#1862 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/licensing-board-policy-meeeting-030909-t690.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/test-centre-honest-or-not-t703.htm ahmed
I can't prove either way, but as Hassan0105 has pointed out, so many people making the same accusation can't all be wrong, or can they?

Is the problem still continueing or was it solved years ago and we are just suspicious without good reason?

Have your say!!]]> General Topics Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:03:21 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/test-centre-honest-or-not-t703.htm#1923 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/test-centre-honest-or-not-t703.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm Licensing Section The report that was presented to the Licensing Board on 7th April 09, stated that the Board wished for the Council Officers to look into the tendering and contracting out for two additional test centres to run inconjunction with the current suppliers. This had a previso, that if the current supplier was unable to maintain a service under the new proposals the matter must be referred back to them at the earliest opportunity. The Management of the current suppliers have informed the Licensing ... Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 08 May 2009 13:10:44 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm#1789 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/taxi-testing-report-back-at-licensing-board-t657.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/where-s-my-friend-gone-t704.htm ahmed
I feel responsible for him doing a runner from this forum so would be nice to get him back on here again, now that things have been interesting over the past few days ]]> General Topics Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:06:57 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/where-s-my-friend-gone-t704.htm#1924 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/where-s-my-friend-gone-t704.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/more-unexpected-business-for-lancashire-taxis-t702.htm Admin Suspects given taxi rides home by police after arrest Criminal suspects are being given taxi rides home after arrest by the police. 04 Sep 2009 If they don't get cabs they are being supplied with train and bus travel tokens by officers. Lancashire Constabulary are picking up the cost of returning suspects, and people charged with offences and then granted bail by police officers, to their homes for the next three and a half months. The system is expected to cost thousands ... News Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:19:47 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/more-unexpected-business-for-lancashire-taxis-t702.htm#1922 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/more-unexpected-business-for-lancashire-taxis-t702.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm Licensing Section There seems to have been some confusion in what the Policy on new drivers means to current drivers who let thier licences lapse and apply beyond the date of expiry of thier licence. I have tried to explain the situation below, if you need fruther clarification please either make comment on here or ring licensing on the usual numbers. Any new driver to the Council, (never held a licence in the past) The Licensing Board have only give delegated powers to Officers to issue a licence ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:42:45 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm#1860 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/new-drivers-terms-of-licence-lapsed-licenses-t688.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/patient-died-jumping-from-taxi-t700.htm Admin Patient died jumping from taxi Published Date: 28 August 2009 By Richard Blackledge A PATIENT died after jumping from a taxi and throwing himself under a lorry while being transferred between two hospitals, an inquest heard. Michael Wells, aged 60, of Cherry Tree Walk, East Ardsley, Barnsley, was being escorted by a female nurse after undergoing a routine brain scan at Barnsley General Hospital in July last year. Mr Wells, a voluntary psychiatric patient at the town's Kendray ... News Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:22:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/patient-died-jumping-from-taxi-t700.htm#1917 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/patient-died-jumping-from-taxi-t700.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/man-shot-in-sheffield-attack-t693.htm Aftab http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/LATEST-Man-shot-in-Sheffield.5580857.jp Man shot in Sheffield attack Disturbance: More than 30 people fought near the Common Ground centre off Empire Road Published Date: 24 August 2009 A 25-YEAR-old man was shot in his right arm during a disturbance involving more than 30 people in an inner city Sheffield suburb. The attack happened in the Empire Road area, off Abbeydale Road, Nether Edge, early on Saturday evening following the street confrontation. Several ... News Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:10:26 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/man-shot-in-sheffield-attack-t693.htm#1869 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/man-shot-in-sheffield-attack-t693.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/coventry-cabbies-in-strike-warning-t699.htm Aftab Coventry cabbies in strike warning Aug 26 2009 by Cara Simpson, Coventry Telegraph COVENTRY cabbies have threatened their biggest strike yet, which they say will bring the city to a grinding halt. Members of the Coventry Taxi Association were so incensed following a meeting with Coventry City Council yesterday that they vowed to take drastic action. Major disruption was caused on the ring road during the Association’s most recent protest which saw hundreds of black cabs stage ... News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:52:50 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/coventry-cabbies-in-strike-warning-t699.htm#1887 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/coventry-cabbies-in-strike-warning-t699.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/better-place-targets-tokyo-taxis-t698.htm Aftab Wed Aug 26, 2009 By Katie Fehrenbacher - Earth2Tech http://www.reuters.com/article/earth2Tech/idUS98448334520090826 Electric vehicle infrastructure company Better Place chose Yokohama, Japan, to show off its first — and the world’s first — battery swapping station. Now the startup is planning to work with the Japanese government to build a pilot project in Tokyo that will create the world’s first electric taxi fleet with swappable batteries. Better Place is partnering with Tokyo’s ... News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:43:28 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/better-place-targets-tokyo-taxis-t698.htm#1885 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/better-place-targets-tokyo-taxis-t698.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/not-just-sheffield-then-t697.htm Aftab Taxi drivers struggle for 'fare' pay Chris Addison believes the biggest drop-off has been in the weekday trade Published Date: 26 August 2009 Could you survive on £20 a day? As pubs and clubs struggle for trade, the knock-on effect is being felt by the Preston's beleaguered cabbies. BEN ROBINSON talks to taxi driver Chris Addison about the problem. On a bad day, Chris Addison earns an average of £2.50 an hour. Chris, a 41-year-old father-of-three, has been a driver in ... News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:41:01 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/not-just-sheffield-then-t697.htm#1884 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/not-just-sheffield-then-t697.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/wolverhampton-council-considers-relaxation-of-taxi-licensing-t696.htm Aftab Wolverhampton council considers relaxation of taxi licensing A consultation has been launched by Wolverhampton City Council on a proposed relaxation of taxi licensing laws. The authority is seeking views on proposed law amendments which would make it easier for new and existing cabbies to operate in the area. Among the suggested changes are an extension of the license renewal period from one to three years and the removal of the requirement that new drivers must purchase a brand new ... News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:36:44 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/wolverhampton-council-considers-relaxation-of-taxi-licensing-t696.htm#1883 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/wolverhampton-council-considers-relaxation-of-taxi-licensing-t696.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/londoners-could-be-hailing-le-taxi-t695.htm Admin Londoners could be hailing ‘le taxi’ David Williams 25.08.09 Black cabs could soon have a French rival on the streets of the capital following a landmark legal ruling. The Peugeot E7 people carrier is barred from use as a taxi in London and Liverpool because its turning circle fails to meet guidelines. But Allied Vehicles, which sells the car in Britain, has won a court battle against the restrictions and is calling on London transport bosses to allow it to introduce the vehicles. The ... News Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:15:07 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/londoners-could-be-hailing-le-taxi-t695.htm#1875 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/londoners-could-be-hailing-le-taxi-t695.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/i-just-wanted-to-say-a-well-done-to-all-the-taxi-drivers-t694.htm Aftab Salute to efforts of our taxi drivers From: Coun Bryan Lodge, Labour Spokesperson for Transport Date: 20 August 2009 I JUST wanted to say a well done to all the taxi drivers who walked from town, down Brocco Bank to Hunters Bar then back again; all in aid of Sheffield Children's Hospital. I understand that they raised a good sum for the Children's Hospital Charity, which, when added to their other fund raising efforts, will help the charity in its ambitions. I'm sure it also ... News Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:14:56 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/i-just-wanted-to-say-a-well-done-to-all-the-taxi-drivers-t694.htm#1870 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/i-just-wanted-to-say-a-well-done-to-all-the-taxi-drivers-t694.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-rules-on-breaks-could-ruin-us-say-cab-drivers-t692.htm Aftab New rules on breaks could ruin us, say cab drivers 17.08.09 Black cab drivers today warned that proposals to limit their working hours would force them out of business. Road safety campaign group Brake has called on the Government to make taxi and minicab drivers take regular breaks and for their working hours to be regulated. Lorry drivers are already subject to strict working time rules and the campaigners say a similar law for cabbies could save hundreds of lives. Some ... News Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:21:29 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-rules-on-breaks-could-ruin-us-say-cab-drivers-t692.htm#1864 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-rules-on-breaks-could-ruin-us-say-cab-drivers-t692.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/civil-liberties-fear-as-glasgow-plans-cctv-for-all-taxis-t691.htm Aftab http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2525800.0.Civil_liberties_fear_as_Glasgow_plans_CCTV_for_all_taxis.php]]> News Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:12:57 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/civil-liberties-fear-as-glasgow-plans-cctv-for-all-taxis-t691.htm#1863 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/civil-liberties-fear-as-glasgow-plans-cctv-for-all-taxis-t691.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm Licensing Section This is something that has been in the press and raised again over the past couple of weeks below is set out the current legal situation in relation to Taxi and Private hire drivers hours. Please note that if you do have a PSV or HGV licence and drive a taxi private hire as a secondary job or income then you may fall foul of certain laws, rules and regulation to do with your HGV/PSV licence, Anybod with these types of licences must check with the appropriate Auhority as to what legislation and ... Sheffield SC Licensing Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:48:30 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm#1861 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/drivers-hours-the-law-and-you-t689.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-gangs-lethal-weapons-brought-into-britain-t687.htm Aftab SHEFFIELD GANGS: Lethal weapons brought into Britain by 'merchants of death' Shot: Jonathan Matondo Published Date: 10 August 2009 TEENAGE gun crime victim Tarek Chaiboub was carrying a Baikal pistol - the weapon of choice amongst gangsters - when he was shot dead. The weapon is one of hundreds to have flooded Britain's streets after being smuggled into the country from Russia, where they are illegally converted into guns from gas-firing pistols. The same type of firearm ... News Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:27:55 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-gangs-lethal-weapons-brought-into-britain-t687.htm#1859 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-gangs-lethal-weapons-brought-into-britain-t687.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/my-life-has-been-ruined-says-hafeez-s-cousin-t686.htm Aftab 'My life has been ruined' Bed-bound: Mohammed Wahab of Pitsmoor Picture: Roger Nadal Date: 20 July 2009 By Claire Lewis A TAXI driver whose life was "ruined" by a motorist who smashed into his cab and ran off, leaving him trapped inside, is devastated after learning no-one will ever be prosecuted.Mohammed Abdul Wahab, aged 43, of Abbeyfield Road, Pitsmoor, Sheffield, had to be cut free from the mangled wreckage of his car by firefighters, while the driver responsible ... General Topics Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:57:21 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/my-life-has-been-ruined-says-hafeez-s-cousin-t686.htm#1858 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/my-life-has-been-ruined-says-hafeez-s-cousin-t686.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm Licensing Section
http://www.manganese.com/pr/311]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:13:50 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm#1857 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/manganese-bronze-lti-changing-the-way-it-sells-cabs-t685.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm Licensing Section Some of you may be aware that Taxi Licensing Officers have been undertaking enforcement in two main areas of the City where ILLEGAL PARKING of Hackney Carriages and other vehicles some licensed some un-licenced has been causing problems for othe road users and residents of the areas involved. As a licensing section we do have to respond to complaints and instruction from Licensing Board this is what my officers have been doing. We have had a few drivers ringing to complain that they ... Sheffield SC Licensing Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:57:25 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm#1855 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/plying-for-hire-where-parking-restrictions-are-in-place-t684.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm Licensing Section
The Policy was reviewed in August 2008 and will not be reviewed until 2011 at the earliest unless requested by the Board to be reviewed earlier.

I hope this dispels the rumours for you.]]> Sheffield SC Licensing Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:45:34 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm#1854 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/rumour-mill-hackney-s-to-have-two-test-per-year-t683.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm Licensing Section There was three policies at the Licensing Board today, The Board was attended today by trade reps from PHDA and appologies were recieved from STTA and SCOPHO 1, NEW DRIVERS - LENGHTH OF FIRST LICENCE. It was resloved that for any new application for a private hire and hackney carriage drivers licence the Licensing Board only give delegated powers to officers to grant on first application a licence for a term of 9 months, also that on a 2nd Licence issued, this would be for a 12 months ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:38:30 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm#1853 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/policies-at-licensing-board-today-25th-june-2009-t682.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t681.htm Admin Latest News Geely's black cab plans Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Geely has sold 200 London black cabs in China since it went on sale last week, and it plans to sell 1000 by the end of the year. The Chinese manufacturer sells the car in partnership with British firm Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC, who have built 100,000 cabs at its Coventry plant since 1948. Geely, who have been linked to buying Volvo, are mainly marketing the TX4 black cab at wealthy businessmen ... News Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:37 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t681.htm#1852 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t681.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t680.htm Admin Latest News Geely's black cab plans Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Geely has sold 200 London black cabs in China since it went on sale last week, and it plans to sell 1000 by the end of the year. The Chinese manufacturer sells the car in partnership with British firm Manganese Bronze Holdings PLC, who have built 100,000 cabs at its Coventry plant since 1948. Geely, who have been linked to buying Volvo, are mainly marketing the TX4 black cab at wealthy businessmen ... News Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:30:22 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t680.htm#1851 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/geely-s-black-cab-plans-t680.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-ranks-t678.htm Aftab Maybe it has come to some drivers' attention that some new taxi ranks have been marked out recently. One that I took a special liking to is the rank on the drive outside Netto at Woodseats. The Dronfield firm Network seems to work without any competition in that area and many an evening have been seen parked up in rank formation on the very spot that our licensing designated athe new taxi rank. Well done Licensing Another taxi space has been created outside the Broadfield on Abbeydale ... News Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:29:08 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-ranks-t678.htm#1848 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/new-ranks-t678.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/-t679.htm Aftab ]]> General Topics Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:47:15 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/-t679.htm#1849 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/-t679.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/qa-with-licensing-section-f13/what-s-the-taxi-test-like-now-t677.htm Aftab I understand changes have been made over the years to taxi driver tests, can you please outline what the procedure is and what does the knowledge test entail now? Q&A with LICENSING SECTION Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:14:43 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/qa-with-licensing-section-f13/what-s-the-taxi-test-like-now-t677.htm#1846 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/qa-with-licensing-section-f13/what-s-the-taxi-test-like-now-t677.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/nvq-test-t652.htm fairway1 How many peepal have taken nvq test. I ask because many frends have been failing the test, specialy the council say we dont need it but why so many been going ther and failing? Is the test too difficult or are the drivers no clever? General Topics Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:52:17 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/nvq-test-t652.htm#1780 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/general-topics-f1/nvq-test-t652.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm Licensing Section The Licensing Board at its meeting on 2nd June 2009, recomended to the Cabinet of the Council, that a demand survey be undertaken from June 2010 until January 2011, The survey will be tendered for later this year to start on the 1st June 2010. Where Council's operate a limitation policy, they have to have an up to date survey to maintain a limitation. Up to date in in opinions of Crown Courts in stated cases is not more than three years old. The previous survey was commisioned ... Sheffield SC Licensing Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:49 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm#1819 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/sheffield-sc-licensing-f2/demand-survey-hackney-carriage-limitation-t671.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-city-centre-taxi-crackdown-t676.htm Admin Published Date: 16 June 2009 By Richard Marsden A CRACKDOWN on rogue taxis in Sheffield city centre led to 136 vehicles being stopped for checks over a five-month period. Some 199 drivers were also checked to ensure they were properly licensed, insured and fit to drive. Sheffield Council officers issued 93 warnings, 36 notices to improve vehicles, and three cautions against drivers for minor breaches of rules and regulations. More serious action was taken against 38 drivers, ... News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:40:23 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-city-centre-taxi-crackdown-t676.htm#1843 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/sheffield-city-centre-taxi-crackdown-t676.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/short-of-cash-and-drunk-should-taxi-driver-go-extra-mile-t662.htm Aftab Angry: Rochelle Bailey, right, with her sister Sam Published Date: 15 May 2009 By David Walsh BY her own admission Rochelle Bailey was drunk. Sliding around in the back of a taxi she was struggling to count her change and stay upright at the end of a boozy night out in Sheffield. After a few attempts she finally had a total – £8.30 – and when the meter reached that amount she told the driver. She was half a mile from her home in Firth Park. But instead of discussing ... News Fri, 15 May 2009 21:30:53 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/short-of-cash-and-drunk-should-taxi-driver-go-extra-mile-t662.htm#1799 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/short-of-cash-and-drunk-should-taxi-driver-go-extra-mile-t662.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/mad-steve-jailed-for-seventeen-years-t666.htm Aftab Rapist caged for 17 years http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/Rapist-caged-for-17-years.5240957.jp By Claire Lewis Crime reporter A SHEFFIELD man has been caged for 17 years for repeatedly raping a teenage girl over a four year period. Stephen Richard Thompson, aged 49, of Sicey Avenue, Shiregreen, Sheffield, was jailed after being found guilty of 10 counts of rape between late 2003 and early 2008. The former taxi driver, who was working as a cabbie at the ... News Wed, 20 May 2009 22:11:14 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/mad-steve-jailed-for-seventeen-years-t666.htm#1811 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/mad-steve-jailed-for-seventeen-years-t666.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/manganese-bronze-places-shares-for-94m-boost-t674.htm Admin Manganese Bronze places shares for £9.4m boost Jun 10 2009 by Tom Scotney, Birmingham Post Black cab maker Manganese Bronze placed millions of shares yesterday in an attempt to raise £9.4 million to develop new technology and move into new international markets. The Coventry firm placed 5,347,593 shares at an issue price of 187p a share yesterday, a discount of 19p on the closing price the day before the move was announced. The firm is in the search for lucrative new markets ... News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:27:28 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/manganese-bronze-places-shares-for-94m-boost-t674.htm#1829 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/manganese-bronze-places-shares-for-94m-boost-t674.htm http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/outrage-over-attack-on-charity-taxi-t673.htm Admin Edinburgh taxi drivers, who arrange the annual say out for children, were disgusted after a youth threw rocks at the car. 10 June 2009 18:29 PM Big-hearted taxi drivers have reacted with outrage after a vandal smashed the window of a cab taking vulnerable children on a special trip. Terrified youngsters riding in the vehicle were showered with shards of glass as they passed the Meadowbank stadium. Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill took part in the trip and decried ... News Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:24:35 GMT http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/outrage-over-attack-on-charity-taxi-t673.htm#1828 http://taxiforum.editboard.com/news-f10/outrage-over-attack-on-charity-taxi-t673.htm