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During the past year,
Dial-a-Cab drivers have received an unacceptably high number of PCNs
during the course of their everyday working and at a substantial
cost to the Society. With parking problems in mind, the LTDA and T&G had asked for a meeting with The City of London Corporation, which was called for Friday 21 July. The Attendees were to have been Department of Technical Services Parking Contracts and Traffic Manager and Planning Manager (Corporation of London), Traffic Management Operational Support (City of London Police), LTDA T&G and of course Dial-a-Cab. However and rather embarrassingly for the cab trade, for whatever reason both the LTDA and the T&G didn’t turn up. This was rather surprising as it was they that initiated the meeting. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, I apologised on their behalf and the meeting carried on without them. I informed those present that I was not representing the taxi trade in general, only protecting the interests of Dial-a-Cab drivers and clients. It was a very informative and frank discussion. I spoke about the problems drivers are having with pickup addresses when in breach of parking regulations and red routes etc. Trying to resolve the various taxi-related problems, including the issue of Penalty |
Mike Son recently attended a meeting with the City
of London Corporation to discuss the problems DaC drivers have in
parking when picking up account clients… PARKING: DAC MEET THE CITY OF LONDON CORP |
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Charge Notices, I
suggested that the 2-minute observation time should be increased to
15 minutes when our drivers are picking up clients from problem
locations. This would help when Parking Enforcement Officers
are reviewing CCTV images. It was suggested that the Parking Contracts and Traffic Management Team visit the various locations we are having the most problems with and report back as to what course of action could or would be taken. It could involve the removal of parking meters giving us better access for pick-ups, the implementation of single yellow lines instead of double yellow lines or some of the other suggestions put forward to ease the situation. The investigation will take place sooner rather that later. Nevertheless, even though DaC will continue to pay the PCN fines for drivers on account trips, it is still important to be aware of the parking restrictions that are currently in place, so when picking up passengers please be mindful of them. If a driver totally disregards the restrictions or the Who'd have thought traffic wardens would have been the |
lesser of two evils to CCTVCall Centre has not been informed of the driver’s correct whereabouts, consideration may be given as to whether DaC should pay the fine. Remember, when drivers are on an account hiring through the system and receive a PCN, although DaC will pay the fine if it meets the above criteria, we now appeal against every ticket until we have viewed any photographic evidence. While at the meeting, I was informed that that there will changes to traffic movement in some streets including Throgmorton Street, Liverpool Street and Lime Street which will have an effect on taxi movements. I will keep you informed prior to implementation. Please be aware that as from the 4 September 2006, all traffic-moving offences within the City of London including no right turn, U-turn, cycle lane and box junction violations, will be prosecuted. Be warned, be aware… Mike Son |
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