by LCDC | May 17, 2022 | Badge 2022, News
Thanks to George Vyse, generations of taxi drivers have been allowed to enjoy the radio as they drive around London.8 George Vyses. Credit: Jon Cox. Cabbies have been paying tribute to “Gorgeous George”, who revolutionised the London taxi industry, and did rides until...
by LCDC | May 11, 2022 | Badge 2022, News
Thursday 5th of May 2022 Meeting location: Compass Centre Teams 11:00 – 12:00 Review of Actions Electric Charging Points Are there any planned increases to the cost of charging electric taxis at the taxi feeder park? – Cost to be updated by Dan – prices likely...
by LCDC | May 6, 2022 | Badge 2022, News
Veteran Ray Whitwell enjoyed a flight in a glider on 3 May over the skies of Arnhem where he fought during World War Two. Ray Whitwell, 103, from Malton, North Yorkshire, was delighted when glider pilot Arjan Vrieze offered to take him up in a glider at the...
by LCDC | May 5, 2022 | Badge 2022, News
Sadiq Khan. Mayor of London Ever since becoming Chairman of the LCDC 14 years ago, one of the most enjoyable meetings I attended was the meeting every quarter with our Mayor. What ever you’re view of Boris Johnson, the meetings were eventful most of the time and i...
by LCDC | Apr 27, 2022 | Badge 2022
There is much talk of work levels picking up, which is great news and hopefully it will remain so. But, beneath the good news of work levels, there is an “ elephant in the room” that needs addressing if the trade has any longevity and that is the Monopoly of vehicles...
