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PCNs : Just what is the score?

PCNs : Just what is the score?

In these days of busy, busy traffic both vehicular and pedestrian, it is sometimes hard to read signage relating to restrictions as to where you can drive through or stop. At UCG HQ the majority of phone calls we get are for PCNs, so here are a few reminders ;-BANK...

‘Tis the season of goodwill (almost)

‘Tis the season of goodwill (almost)

The cab trade is famed for it's generosity. From Poppy cabs to taking kids to the seaside, it's a way that we like to give back to our great city.Our cab shelter proprietors are no different. Most of you know the lovely Kate, who run's the cab shelter in Russell...

The People’s Limo

The People’s Limo

London Taxi's have been a lifeblood of travel in the city for nearly three and a half centuries, in one form or another. The current Black Cabs the descendants of the horse drawn Hackney Carriage.A London taxi journey often is given the image, from certain media...

UTAG

UTAG

http://www.utag.london   The taxi trade faces some tough battles ahead, but united drivers and stakeholders can become a formidable force. This is what UTAG hopes to achieve for the future of the trade, here director's Trevor and Angela explain where we stand....

AGE LIMITS – THE UCG POSITION

AGE LIMITS – THE UCG POSITION

UCG ( United Cabbies Group) response to TfL Taxi Age Limit Proposals  The London taxi trade is committed to reducing its contribution to NOx emissions and meeting its obligation to reduce these harmful levels of emissions and help clean up the air all Londoners breath...

The Great Escape – 75th Anniversary

The Great Escape – 75th Anniversary

We have been offered a chance for members and other cabbies to attend the gala screening of The Great Escape, one of the nation's much loved WW2 films. Please click on the link below to apply Historian and presenter Dan Snow will host the special evening at the...

DYNAMO TAXI – IT’S COMING

DYNAMO TAXI – IT’S COMING

DYNAMO TAXI - IT'S COMING   I am probably a bit biased when it comes to Nissan. I have been the owner of a Nissan Juke for four years and it's the best car I have ever had. I love it (equal with my old E reg Mini, Walnut dash, bucket seats lol) Reliable, comfortable,...

UTAG : THE INTERVIEW

UTAG : THE INTERVIEW

Earlier this week, Trevor and Angela visited London Taxi Radio. Interviewed by, Sean Paul Day, they explain all thing UTAG. How and why it was started and the legal process. A must listen for every cab driver. Click on the...

We will not be complicit

We will not be complicit

UCG WITHDRAW FROM TfL ENGAGEMENT POLICY Dear Friends, Your committee has unanimously taken the decision for the UCG to withdraw from the engagement policy with Tfl. This decision was not taken lightly and it will have no impact with the representation individual...

Transport commitee 9.10.2018

Transport commitee 9.10.2018

https://www.london.gov.uk/london-assembly-transport-committee-2018-10-09 For those that missed the transport commitee hearing click on the link above. The piece concerning Taxis is about 1 hour 45 mins in. Use time bar to go straight to it