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I thought that earlier MT, it is like you say the only guaranteed way of knowing you WON'T get in this drivers taxi. I only use one taxi company, and that is the one Ginger works for, that way I always know the driver.
If I have to get a taxi off the rank at night on my way home from town, I always sit in the back, and I always ring Ginger and talk to him on my mobile while I am on my way home.

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I think its disgusting that this guy is allowed to drive a taxi, I would like to know the firms that dont employ asian drivers, though I've nothing against them, I dont want to risk getting in this guys cab.

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bettys didnt use to but the last time i used bettys i was told by teh driver that they now do

dont usualy use bettys they are too far away , i use cb but ask for drivers i know as i get better charges from them

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01254 396060 c&o taxi's - Hyndburn cars. They don't have any Asian taxi drivers ( so as to be sure it aint this guy in question that picks you up).

Hope this helps.

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The other taxi firm grego is Church and Oswaldtwistle taxi's (think that's the correct name). My daughter has gone to her friends and instead of ringing the usual taxi numbers, i have asked her to try Betty's first and if they can't pick her up, i will. Wonder how many customers Asian firms will lose this weekend, the decent drivers must be fuming at the councils decission.

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Hyndburn cars is C&O (church and ossy) taxi's. Same company.

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We've always used cb Chav but last week we were in Mellor and they wouldn't come to pick us up (said it was too far away) anyway Betty's did, I just wouldn't like to get in this guys cab when I'm on my own.

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Thanks for telling me the firms that he wont be working for, we'll use them in future.

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Something tells me this affair is going to have some far reaching affects on some cab firms in Accy..wouldn't surprise me if the powers that be re-think this decision pretty rapid!

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I do feel sorry for Asian firms that are good at their job, and honest decent people, because YES I do think this will have a bad affect on them. But personal safety is paramount, and people will go some where else to ensure that they are safe. If I was a taxi firm, I wouldn't employ him even if the queen herself told me I had to, because they are going to lose custom.

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I am a very infrequent user of taxis, but I am appalled at the apparent lack of concern for the safety of women using taxis within the borough.
I have e-mailed the councillors who voted for the restoration of this man's licence. I have also e-mailed Clare Pritchard to thank her for taking the safety of women into consideration when making her vote. I would urge other Accyweb members who feel strongly to do the same.

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I also think that reputable firms who use asian drivers will feel the backlash of the councillors misguided actions.

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i honestly suspect theres more to this than misguided.:(

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I received an email from Greg Pope and he shares the concerns expressed within this thread. Can I suggest that if everyone feels really strongly about this they email David Welsby (he probably won't appreciate me suggesting that, so sorry) and the Observer as well.

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Give me the Email addy and I will.......cos it takes a lot for drivers to even get their taxi license, then they can be taken off the road for a bulb out on the car, Let alone touching up a female passenger, this driver should never work on taxi's again.:mad: