Last night on Regent Street, the London taxi trade united and fought off the touts.
It was a great success, a major victory.
Let's hope this sends out an important message to the leaders of all the trades representative bodies, just what a united force of drivers can achieve.
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Last night, there wasn't one private hire vehicle, illegally plying for hire, touting in the bus lane and causing congestion at the Swallow Street Arch, thanks to: @LDNTaxiMarshall
Last night, there wasn't one private hire vehicle, illegally plying for hire, touting in the bus lane and causing congestion at the Swallow Street Arch, thanks to: @LDNTaxiMarshall
@TaG_Hit_Squad
@UCGup
directing the rank and file drivers who answered the call for action.
The new rank at Heddon Street, has played a major role in dissuading the touts from hanging up at this once notorious touting hotspot.
Both venues were really busy with the public backing the use of real taxis.
Things are finally looking up.
But we have to make sure we don't slacken off, we have to keep up the pressure.
Once the authorities, council and police see what we are doing, I believe we will get more and more assistance from them.
Marshals in strategic locations, are definitely the key.
WE CAN DO THIS.
LAST NIGHT, WAS A COMPLETE VICTORY
And everyone who took part, no matter who they subscribe to, were heroes.
Also let's not forget, while this action was taking place, drivers were also servicing the Shard and Smiths, taking the work back wholesale.
Both venues were really busy with the public backing the use of real taxis.
This proves we can do it, working together, we can win back the stolen work.
The Marshals made a great decision to stay till 2am, which I believe made all the difference to the success of the evening. Twitter played a major role in defining the state of play. Messages abounded on all the joint work related accounts, giving updates at regular intervals.
Normally, on most Friday/Satureday nights, I go home disappointed and disillusioned. Sometimes I don't even work, basically because I find the sight of private hire touts, illegal ranking up, illegally plying for hire, touting and generally taking liberties so depressing.
But last night my spirit was elevated to an all time high and I went home two hours later than normal with a great big smile on my face and my pockets full.
The Marshals made a great decision to stay till 2am, which I believe made all the difference to the success of the evening. Twitter played a major role in defining the state of play. Messages abounded on all the joint work related accounts, giving updates at regular intervals.
Normally, on most Friday/Satureday nights, I go home disappointed and disillusioned. Sometimes I don't even work, basically because I find the sight of private hire touts, illegal ranking up, illegally plying for hire, touting and generally taking liberties so depressing.
But last night my spirit was elevated to an all time high and I went home two hours later than normal with a great big smile on my face and my pockets full.
Last night I experienced the same feelings I felt, on the night we amassed in St James Square and along with Knighty, Pacey and the rest of the forum hit squad, we split ranks and hit On Anon and Tiger Tiger in a joint operation.
Things are finally looking up.
But we have to make sure we don't slacken off, we have to keep up the pressure.
Once the authorities, council and police see what we are doing, I believe we will get more and more assistance from them.
Marshals in strategic locations, are definitely the key.
WE CAN DO THIS.
LAST NIGHT, WAS A COMPLETE VICTORY
And everyone who took part, no matter who they subscribe to, were heroes.
We work hard for the sole right to ply our trade and we should never sit back and watch our work being stolen.
More of the same tonight, so come along and join the fun.
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