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 21, 2022 | Badge 2022, News, TFL
Today, TFL contacted the LCDC with their latest Taxi & PH Stakeholder Engagement Policy, it is worth all taxi drivers reading this from our regulator. Good afternoon, Further to recent discussion, and as a result of feedback provided by you (our stakeholders), we...
by LCDC | Apr 20, 2022 | Badge 2022, News
LCDC attends Mr Roy Ellis Funeral Yesterday, on behalf of my members, I attended the funeral of the former Head of the Public Carriage Office, Mr Roy Ellis. To drivers like myself, Mr Ellis was at the helm of the old PCO ( under the Met Police ) and had the unenviable...
