Wednesday, September 04, 2013

RICHMOND CIRCUS...SEND IN THE CLOWNS?: Our Roving Reporter Writes:

Whilst on an evening jaunt down Twickenham way, as I complied with Richmond Circus, I noticed on the grassed area there was a "we sponsor this roundabout" type sign. The sign was for a local minicab firm called Speedycars with their phone number etc. etc.

Well I thought maybe that's a thing one of the apps  or circuits could be doing to as they say "bring back the work" etc.
But then at the bottom of the sign and there in bold type it had the TfL Logo and the words "in partnership".

So now we have what should be an independent licensing authority not only permitting advertising by PH on their land, but positively endorsing it!!!!

Yet another kick in the teeth for the world's No. 1 cab trade from its own licensing authority.

We don't expect any favours but we do require TfL to be absolutely impartial and seen to be so.

I said at the beginning 'Send in the Clowns', could that be the new title for the meetings at Palestra of those  pretending to represent your interests?


4 comments:

Early Riser said...

This is a slur bon the excellent work of the UTG, just you remember that they have the following achievements to be proud of:

Th flawed Age Limit
Two MOT's and a Taxi Test
A below inflation Fare Rise
Banning us from the Olympic Lanes
Satellite Office explosion.

Of course they share these successes with TfL but lets give credit where it's deserved.

Well done chaps, worth every penny of your members. subs!

Anonymous said...

Roving reporter is right
This is a great idea to spread the word of Hailo and Get Taxi into the suburbs

Anonymous said...

Should be called seedy cars.
This advert is just yards away from the main local Taxi rank.
There operating centre, or shop is not in Richmond but Isleworth

I believe this is one of the firms who were buying roundels for their vehicles from SGS for cash without having them inspected

Nice one John Mason

Anonymous said...

Transport for London are also in 'Partnership' with a courier firm advertising on the roundabout under Aspen Way E14. Until recently it was a minicab firm that they appeared to be in 'Partnership' with. What the betting its the same company. Disgraceful.