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16 September 2015
FIFTEEN ILLEGAL DRIVERS
PROSECUTED FOR TAXI
AND PRIVATE HIRE OFFENCES
ransport for London (TfL) has successfully
prosecuted a fifteen drivers in July and August
as part of its on-going crack-down on illegal taxi and
private hire (TPH) activity in the Capital.
Ian Vassell, 46, from Dagenham, was convicted at
Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 21 August 2015. He
was caught on Charterhouse Street illegally plying for
hire, accepting a private hire (PH) booking without a
PH operator’s licence and for using a car for PH use on
a public road without the correct insurance, PH vehicle
licence or PH driver’s licence. Vassell was found guilty
of all five offences, fined a total of £330 and ordered to
pay TfL’s legal costs of £500. He was also disqualified
from driving for 12 months.
Peter Emeka, 39, from Dagenham, was convicted
at City of London Magistrates’ Court on 12 August
2015. He was caught on Charterhouse Street illegally
accepting a PH booking without a PH operator’s licence,
illegally plying for hire, using a car for PH use without
a PH vehicle licence or PH driver’s licence, and using
a car for PH use on a public road without the correct
insurance. Emeka was found guilty of all five offences,
fined a total of £800 and ordered to pay TfL’s legal costs
of £360 . He was also disqualified from driving for six
months.
Kwaku Yamoah Kesse, 59, from South East London,
was convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 8
August 2015. He was caught on Clapham High Street
illegally plying for hire, illegally accepting PH bookings
and using a car for PH use on a public road without
the correct insurance. He was found guilty of all three
offences, fined a total of £1,210 and ordered to pay
TfL’s legal costs of £500. He was also disqualified from
driving for three months.
Dosso Costea, 55, a taxi driver from East London, was
convicted at Westminster Magistrates’ court on 22 July
2015. He was caught in central London working after
the expiry of his driver’s licence and using a vehicle
for passenger hire on a public road without the correct
insurance. He was found guilty of both offences, fined
a total of £550 and ordered to pay TfL’s legal costs of
£150. His DVLA licence was also endorsed with six
penalty points.
Steve Burton, TfL’s Director of Enforcement and
On-Street Operations, said: “These results show our
commitment to help rid the Capital’s streets of illegal
and unsafe Taxi and Private Hire activity. The public’s
safety is our primary focus and we will continue to
work with our policing partners to catch and prosecute
anyone who puts the public at risk, and who undermines
the legitimate, licensed Taxi and Private Hire trade.”
These cases led by TfL’s TPH Compliance and Legal
teams, are in addition to prosecutions which are put
forward by London’s policing agencies for touting and
other cab-related offences, through the criminal justice
system, to improve taxi and private hire safety across
the Capital.
ANGER AT CITY HALL QUESTION TIME
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axis drivers were in attendance
at Mayor’s Question Time at
City Hall recently, ready to state
their case for fairer licensing rules.
Due to the large numbers of drivers
in attendance they could not all be
admitted into the room and so a
separate demonstration was also
held along Tooley Street.But they
found themselves referred to by the
Mayor as “Luddites”. The comment
caused a good deal of anger and
then the meeting was suspended.
Drivers at the key public meeting
also objected to London Assembly
deputy chair Tony Arbour calling
them “those people”. Tony
Arbour described the disruption as
“unnecessary and unfortunate” and
said: “The Assembly is fully aware
of the depth of feeling within the
licenced taxi industry – but this kind
of disruption is unhelpful to the fight
for their livelihoods.”
Police were called in and City hall
was cleared. Drivers leaving City hall
then marched on foot to Parliament
Square, closely followed by the ever
increasing procession of Taxis.
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16 September 2015
SHERBET COMPLETES MAJOR FLEET ACQUISITION
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or the second time within a month Sherbet has announced further
expansion. Following on from its purchase of a new fleet of TX4 and
Mercedes Benz taxis just a few weeks ago, Sherbet has acquired renowned
taxi fleet operator Lee Drinkwater’s fleet of licensed taxis for an undisclosed
sum. Asher Moses, CEO of Sherbet London Taxis said: “I am thrilled to
confirm the Sherbet growth story has reached another exciting milestone
with our acquisition of Drinkwater Taxis, bringing the Sherbet fleet to more
than 150 vehicles, all of which will support the Sherbet brand and fresh
approach to the market. Lee Drinkwater is known to many in the taxi trade
for operating a high quality fleet of taxis and is one of the best-respected
names in our industry. Sherbet will be ensuring all the taxi drivers receive
the same great quality service, but also have more options to boost their
earnings. This acquisition is a great way to continue the Drinkwater legacy
to the cab trade whilst making sure it is future-proof.
“All Sherbet taxis accept credit and debit cards and our business class
services offer fixed prices, including to the airports, which are lower than
the meter and often lower than minicab rates. With this extra tranche of
vehicles on our fleet even more customers can enjoy the Sherbet experience.”
Drinkwater Taxis is one of London’s largest privately owned taxi fleets and
the acquisition by Sherbet provides pan-London coverage. Asher Moses
added: “We now own over 150 taxis and our media clients are supported by
over 1,000 vehicles across the capital. We’re supporting some of the world’s
strongest brands, from airlines to banks and technology giants, and our
fresh approach to a business class taxi service is showing business users
that taxis can be cheaper than minicabs, but with a far more professional
service.
“We recently purchased a range of brand new taxis to add to our fleet,
and this additional acquisition fast-forwards us to a larger fleet size, which
we directly own and operate. We are currently looking at other acquisitions
which will further cement Sherbet’s position as the major driver of a modern,
professional taxi service that provides a fully managed approach to giving
the public a safe, reliable and professional ride for work or leisure.”
NEW CLIENTS
The move accompanies Sherbet also attracting a range of prestigious new
clients through its media division, offering on-cab advertising and invehicle digital media. Sherbet has attracted a strong following of business
travellers who are attracted by the uniform quality of the Sherbet fleet
coupled with fixed fares and a highly personalised, professional service.
Asher Moses added; “We now own over 150 taxis and our media clients
are supported by over 1,000 vehicles across the capital. We’re supporting
some of the world’s strongest brands, from airlines to banks and technology
giants, and our fresh approach to a business class taxi service is showing
business users that taxis can be cheaper than minicabs, but with a far more
professional service. We recently purchased a range of brand new taxis to
add to our fleet, and this additional acquisition fast-forwards us to a larger
fleet size, which we directly own and operate. We are currently looking at
other acquisitions which will further cement Sherbet’s position as the major
driver of a modern, professional taxi service that provides a fully managed
approach to giving the public a safe, reliable and professional ride for work
or leisure.”
TAXI RENTALS
The Sherbet approach recognises that more London taxi drivers are inclined
to rent a high quality taxi rather than purchase one, especially with so much
uncertainty around emissions regulations and the lifespan of a new taxi.
Elaine Lewis, Operations Manager for Sherbet commented: “For many
drivers, getting finance for a brand new vehicle is not attractive just now.
Many drivers are at the point where they need a new vehicle, but with so
much uncertainty around the age limits and vehicle emissions rules, many
are understandably cautious. We’re also seeing more drivers doubleshifting their vehicles. As times have got harder for many drivers, the idea
of paying for a vehicle that sits on the driveway half of the time is not a good
use of an expensive asset, so renting a very highly-specced cab and sharing
the load with another driver is on the increase. With our very rapid fleet
expansion we’re seeing more taxi drivers joining us, mainly because they
get everything they need for a low weekly fee. We provide a good quality
vehicle, card payment facilities, bookings via our app and website and of
course the option to earn more money through our media offering. All of this
takes the stress and cost out of owning and running a cab for the driver.”
TIMING IS RIGHT
Asher concluded: “The timing for a model like Sherbet is right. We only
launched last year, but we are one of the only taxi fleets in London that
is actually growing. We do things differently. We are using newer, cleaner
taxis, we using modern technology to connect customers to our drivers and
we have recognised the shift towards a model that makes it easier for taxi
drivers to deliver a lower cost but highly professional service to London. We
have not finished yet and will be making more announcements soon about
our other expansion plans.”
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16 September 2015
MAGICAL TAXI TOUR TO DISNEYLAND PARIS
by Sandie Goodwin
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his year’s Children’s Magical Taxi Tour
departed from Canary Wharf on 18th
September 2015. The countdown ribbon cutting
took place after the Big Breakfast Send Off
inside the East Wintergarden; this event marks
the beginning of the trip and is attended each
year attended by a number of the trip’s sponsors
and dignitaries. The Chairman of the Organising
Committee, Phil Davis, is extremely grateful to
everyone who helps in making the trip possible,
from the larger corporate sponsors all the way
through to those making donations through
JustGiving via the website. The Marriot Hotel
Canary Wharf provided everyone with packed
lunches and the London Taxi Company donated
the spending money for the children. Ampersand
sponsored the breakfast itself.
This year the ribbon was cut by the Lord Mayor
Locum Tenens Alderman Sir David Howard
and the Master of The Worshipful Company of
Hackney Carriage Drivers, Colin Evans, and then
the convoy of almost 100 taxis, around 400 people
set off on the trip, taking children with life limiting
illnesses on this magical journey. The long line
of taxis was escorted by City of London Police
and the Gendarmerie Nationale, as well as support
vehicles, including the AA, medical teams from
the hospitals where the children are patients and
London Ambulance Service. Heading off down to
Dover, the magical journey had begun. Boarding
a P&O ferry to Calais was quick and easy and
the ferry trips are donated kindly by P&O. The
car deck full of London taxis is quite a surprising
sight to fellow travellers on the ferry.
Once in Calais, the convoy reassembles and the
journey down towards Paris and the Disneyland
resort commences. A fuel stop at the Aire De Repos
Assevillers Ouest services gave the opportunity
for a taste of the fun to come at Disneyland.
As the taxis arrived, a band was playing and
characters were on hand to greet the children.
With refreshments all laid out ready in welcome,
face painting opportunities – not to mention the
chance to enjoy some candy floss, everyone was
refreshed and ready for the remainder of the
journey. In recognition of the Award made to the
service area for their warm welcome each year,
the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage
Drivers had made an Award last year to the staff
at the service area and a short speech was made
by Kevin Deneux and Mickael Bruder welcoming
everyone once again. The weather on the journey
through France was punctuated by some very
heavy rain and so it was a welcome sight when
the Hotel Cheyenne car park was finally reached a
little later than usual. Everyone checked in to their
hotel room and then headed of the Chuck Wagon
for an evening meal. Then it was time for sleep
before a busy day in the Disneyland Park and the
Studios.
On Saturday morning the children ensured
their carers and taxi driver hosts were up bright
and early ready to make the most of the day in
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the resort. Once in the Park the children have
fast track passes to ensure they do not have wait
in long queues for the rides and experiences.
Walking round the park and seeing the excitement
and delight on the faces of the children it is clear
to see how worthwhile this trip is for them. It
is a wonderful day away from the rigours of
their treatments in the magical environment that
Disneyland provokes. As well as a chance for the
taxis to take a rest in the car park of the hotel
being admired by the guests who wonder quite
why so many London taxis are parked in there!
Following the day in the park, there is a Gala
Dinner where the guests are joined by some very
famous characters; Mickey and Minnie Mouse,
Goofy, Pluto The Chipmunks, Donald and Daisy
Duck to name just some. These characters were
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kept busy all evening signing autographs and
posing for photos with the children before joining
in the disco dancing. Not too many people can
say they have been dancing with Mickey Mouse
and his pals at a Saturday night disco.
The following morning saw the convoy
regroup and head off back to Calais. There was
a fuel stop on the return journey at Assevillers,
somewhat quieter than the outgoing visit, but
thanks to some lovely sunshine the children were
enjoying their packed lunches out on the grassed
rest areas. Soon the convoy was back in Calais
where the ferry was waiting for them to board.
A calm crossing soon saw the ferry docking in
Dover where everyone said their goodbyes and
headed off in different directions taking the
children back to their hospitals and homes.
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This was the 22nd annual trip that had been
organised by the WCHCD; it is a testament to
the kindness of the drivers and all the support
services and their generosity in giving their time
and vehicles freely. Throughout the trip people
were telling the committee what a great time
they were having which is what makes all the
hard work preparing for the trip and fund raising
so worthwhile. This year one of the drivers had
set up a Facebook page for the trip and regular
images and updates were published throughout
the weekend. This has proved very popular and
following the trip many of the parents and carers
had commented on how much the children had
enjoyed the trip. The power of social media
meant many people were able to see the regular
updates as they happened in the resort.
Assevilliers Fuel Stop
Phil with Two of the Young Guests
In the Park - in the Rain!
In the Park
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16 September 2015
MP DEFENDS
ICONIC CABS
onservative MP for Kensington, Victoria Borwick, wants TfL and the
Government to provide a level playing field in which London’s ‘iconic’
black cabs can to compete. Speaking in Parliament on 21st September 2015,
she called on TfL to re-examine the unbalanced weight of regulation between
Black Cabs and minicabs. Criticising the burdensome levels of regulation
placed upon Black Cabs relative to the minicab industry, Victoria has called on
all vehicles licensed by TfL for the public, “to provide disabled access, take
credit cards and alternative methods of payment, and be tracked and trackable,
to continue to provide that level of safety that is unique to our traditional taxi
drivers.” She added: “In the longer term, when we have proven technology, we
should support the trade to move to more environmentally friendly vehicles.”
She called for the restrictions that have been placed on Black Cabs over the
years to be reduced, stating: “Transport for London allow the competitors to
charge what they wish and use any booking and charging methods. But over
the years restrictions have been placed on our taxi drivers and they should be
lifted. There are now over 90,000 minicab drivers in London, and only 25,000
black cab licences.” She commended the Black Cab drivers’ commitment to
their trade, highlighting that they are required to undertake “two to four years
training unpaid, and then purchase or lease their own vehicle.”
The former Deputy Mayor stressed that: “If we want to have our gold
standard licensed taxi drivers then we need to have a level playing field, the
regulations cannot be all on one side. We make the drivers and the vehicles go
through hoops and meet very high standards and those standards must apply
across the board, both to other vehicles and to their drivers.” She called upon
Transport for London to “look at their regulations, and how they promote the
licensed taxi trade.”
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NEW WCHCD MASTER INSTALLED
n 9th September 2015, The Worshipful
Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers
held a Court Meeting at which they installed
Colin Evans as their Master for the ensuing year.
Handing over the tenure at the Court Meeting
was Malcolm Paice, now Deputy Master. During
the same meeting, Alan Roughan was installed as
Upper Warden, Dave Cannell as Renter Warden
and Lower Warden for the year is Rick Alford.
The Master and his Wardens are all working cab
drivers who have a passion for the City and its
Livery companies. Colin thanked the Court of
Assistants for their support in electing him as
Master and is looking forward to beginning his
year as Master – particularly the Magical Taxi
Tour which he has driven families on for several
years. He said that it was a great honour to be
chosen as Master for the year and he is looking
forward to carrying out his duties.
Four new Court Assistants were also sworn in;
namely they are Wendy Sorrell, Gavin Cooper,
Tony O’Brien and Dean Thomas. The Court of
Assistants support the Master and his Wardens in
the day to day decisions of running the Court and it
is through being a Court Assistant that Liverymen
can be elected to the position of Master. One of
Master & Sheriff
New Master
Freeman
Colin’s first duties as Master was to admit the
latest new Freemen to the WCHCD. Mr David
Hyatt-Mailes, Mr Stephen Newson, Mr Vincent
O’Malley, Mr Simon Pancutt, Mr Eugene Parete,
Mr Danny Sivanesan, Mr Steve Vare and Mr
Jon Wheeler all joined the WCHCD as Freemen.
They were given a warm welcome and joined the
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INSTALLATION DINNER
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At the end of the Court Meeting and admitting
the Freemen, the latest 104 Club prizes were
drawn. The first two winners were Phil Davis
and Malcolm Linskey, who both immediately
donated their prize money to the Disney charity
fund. The third prize went to Liveryman Dan
Heath, who is an active member of the WCHCD.
He is the current Liaison Officer for the WCHCD
affiliation with 20 Transport Squadron.
This was followed by the Installation Dinner at
the Drapers’ Hall. Founded over 600 years ago,
the Drapers’ Company is incorporated by Royal
Charter and is one of the Twelve Great Livery
Companies in the City of London. Their stunning
Hall, richly decorated and containing many
wonderful works of art, is often used by film
makers, with one of the most famous being the
setting for the film The Kings Speech, dinner was
enjoyed in the magnificent Court Room, where
the gold and silver collection of The Honourable
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Company of Master Mariners, along with works
of art, is housed. The Master welcomed the
new Liverymen and Freemen and introduced his
guest speaker, Sheriff Fiona Adler. He said how
honoured he was to have Fiona as his speaker.
Fiona was the first female to be a Freeman,
Trustee of the Benevolent Fund and subsequently
Master, of the Worshipful Company of Tobacco
Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders, in the
Company’s history. On her installation as Master,
she was following in the footsteps of her Father
and Grandfather. She gave a very entertaining
speech and said she will also be at Canary Wharf
to watch the departure of the Magical Taxi Tour.
To learn more about WCHCD, or to join the
104 Club which is open to all, please visit the
website www.hackneycarriagedriverscompany.
com or contact The Clerk, Mary Whitworth on
01494 765922.
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the decision of a licensing authority to suspend or revoke a
member’s taxi or taxi driver’s licence.
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their licensing authority in the event of a complaint being
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