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Regular readers of Vince Chin’s
Call Sign column, Computer Chinchat, will
have read his February contribution where he introduced what
was then a new initiative from 10 Downing Street – on-line
petitions. Under the general heading of sending online petitions to the PM, Vince told of a beta website launched some two months earlier(http://petitions.pm. gov.uk/) that had been set up specifically for submitting petitions directly to the PM online! Vince thought it was a great idea, with the PM gauging public opinion immediately with regards to any possible legislation. He then wrote of the first petition he had taken part in on the site: "Scrap the planned vehicle tracking and road pricing policy." At the time of Vince’s article coming out (28 January), 354,818 people had taken part in the petition and he wrote that it would close on 20 February |
ONLINE PETITIONS: CALL SIGN’S VINCE LEADS THE WAY! |
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2007, so by the time you |
rounds warning of this Government’s outrageous policy
– not just to charge drivers for each mile they drive, but
to also be able to track you at any time. But only one person warned of the danger first and pointed to the petition – Vince Chin! In a statement, Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander told Call Sign: "I understand the public’s concern. Frankly, if we were proposing what the petition suggests, I would share their concerns. Unless motorists and families can see the benefits of bringing in a national road pricing system, then it simply won’t happen." Vince is taking this month off in case the PM wants to question him – possibly in the Tower! But he’ll be back next issue with all the latest news from the Internet… |
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Emission Strategy for London Taxis (Metrocabs) |
| The following is a
press release from the PCO. Call Sign
disagrees with its content but is publishing
it so that Metrocab owners can know the
situation. Our comment is on page 3. In order to assist Metrocab owners comply with the emission strategy, the PCO will be announcing which systems have been approved upon completion of independent field trials and testing to Euro 3 level. Nissan engine conversion fitted with STT Emtec CleanCab system The PCO has now approved the Nissan engine conversion, fitted with the STT Emtec CleanCab system, an emission reduction solution in support of the Mayor’s Taxi Emission Strategy. The Nissan Engine conversion is fitted with the STT Emtec CleanCab system comprising of a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system, an air-to-air intercooler and a turbocharger. This conversion can be installed into Metrocab Series I, Series II and Series III taxis, which then become Euro 3 compliant. Further details about this conversion can be obtained from the London Central Cab Company on 020 7501 9998. This system has been independently tested by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and has undergone at least 6 months on ‘in-service’ durability testing. As of 1 July 2007 any Metrocab taxi that is of a Pre-Euro, Euro 1 or Euro 2 standard will, when presented for their annual licensing inspection, be required to have either PCO/EST approved emission reduction equipment fitted or an approved conversion to run on alternative fuels as a requirement of licensing. |
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