South Africa flights from £379rtn - incl. luggage & meals (Cape Town & Johannesburg)

Discover the natural wonders of South Africa! We've spotted some superb fares to Johannesburg - just 4 hours' drive from Kruger National Park, and Cape Town - home of some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. We've added dates between May and next January - year round options to visit the Rainbow Nation!… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Gorgeous Mauritius getaway from £694pp - incl. 7nts hotel, flights, breakfast, bags & transfers

Mauritius is one of the most desirable holiday destinations on earth, and it's not often you see a package holiday there for this cheap! We're eyeing up 7 nights at the Veranda Grand Baie Hotel, with breakfast, flights, bags, transfers and ATOL protection all included. The cheapest time to go is mid-June, dry season in… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Crikey, Croatia: 4nts winter break in lush 5* hotel from £266pp incl. breakfast & flights

Pirates, treat yourself to 4nts at the glorious 5* Lone Hotel from £266pp including breakfast & flights. Check out the pics of this lush property and think about escaping British winter for a few days... Holiday details: Travel duration: 4 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 25th 29th November 2018 Flight +… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute all inclusive Dom Rep break from £480pp - incl. 7nts 4* resort, flights & transfers

Give yourselves some last minute Caribbean dreamin' with this mega cheap offer to the Dominican Republic from our Package Finder! For this great price you'll be staying on an all inclusive basis at Gran Bahia Principe San Juan, a 4* resort that has its own private beach! Also included are direct flights, luggage, transfers and… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Magnificent Majorca: 7nts in summer from £203pp incl. hotel & flights

Pirates, head off for a summer week in Majorca from £203pp including the beachside 1* San Francisco Hotel & flights. Slap bang on the beach and the main strip of Cala d'Or, this is a great budget option, even in peak season. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date:… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Thaw out in Sunny Beach: 7nts - incl. flights, beachside hotel & half board from £233pp

For some strange reason, we can't stop thinking of the "sunniest" place we know today; Sunny Beach. And while daydreaming that we were there we found an early summer season holiday bargain to the Bulgarian hotspot that won't break the bank. Get return flights from the UK, 7 nights hotel accommodation -- with guaranteed sea… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

It's raining Menorca, Hallelujah: 7nts from £163pp incl. 3* aparthotel & flights

Pirates, head for the gorjina island of Menora for a 7-night stay from £163pp including the 3* Hamilton Court Hotel & flights. The cute aparthotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach, with a pool & restaurant serving local cuisine on-site. Book off-season for the most bargainous rates. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Las Vegas 4* getaway only £560pp - 7nts iconic Flamingo hotel on the strip & flights

Ahoy pirates, Las Vegas is calling and for todays deal you will be staying on the famous strip in the iconic 4* Flamingo Hotel. The Las Vegas getaway is for 7 nights which we think is the perfect amount of time to stay, you can even book with a deposit and payment plan. Holiday details… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxurious 5* Phuket escape: 7nts B&B from £969pp incl. Emirates flights, beachfront hotel & more

It's time to talk Thailand Pirates! Set you sights on Phuket this September (other dates available) with this incredible deal to the largest of the Thai islands. Escape the hum drum life of home for 7 nights and instead wake up to the deluxe surroundings of the 5* Surin Phuket hotel. You will be staying… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Iconic 5* Dubai family break 4nts from £586pp - incl. Versace hotel, flights, bags & breakfast

Arrr pirates! We are literally drooling over this next holiday: an uber-luxurious 5* Dubai break staying at the opulent, award-winning Palazzo Versace (that's right, after the famous fashion icon), with a host of luxury amenities at your fingertips including 8 restaurants and bars plus 3 pools. Just look at them pics! We based this… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxe 5* Morocco seaside break 4nts from £269pp - incl. Sofitel resort, breakfast & flights

Incoming: super sleek seaside break in Morocco! The 5* Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa is situated in Mogador right on the sea, with views over the picturesque port-city of Essaouira a luxury oasis a few hours removed from bustling Marrakech where you can enjoy a relaxed vibe with views over the peaceful gardens… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Best of British: Cotswolds luxury spa break from £102pp - incl. breakfast & spa

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted some great rates over at the award-winning 4* Calcot Manor Hotel & Spa in the Cotswolds boasting luxury amenities including outdoor and indoor pool, hot-tub along with a lush spa and great wining and dining. Breakfast and spa access is included and we've found loads of dates spanning June - October!… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Lombok Island dream holiday 7nts from £658pp - incl. flights, Sheraton resort & breakfast

Arrr pirates! Escape to Bali's lesser-known neighbouring paradise island Lombok for a super relaxing beach holiday in the lap of luxury. We've opted for the top-rated 5* Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort boasting a dreamy beachfront location, 4 restaurants and bars (including a swim up bar!) and the sumptuous Laguna Beach Spa. Breakfast is included in… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Majorca sunshine holiday 7nts from £247pp - incl. flights & hotel

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted a good value for money Adults Only Majorca holiday next. You'll be staying in Porto Colom at Pierre V. Vistamar Hotel offering 2 pools and wellness facilities just a short walk from the beach. There are good rates all season and the cheapest dates to be found in May, September and… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Montenegro 4* All Inclusive break 5nts from £317pp - incl. flights, hotel, spa bottle & of wine

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted another fantastic deal to the "jewel of the Adriatic Sea", namely Montenegro, just down the coast from Croatia. Montenegro's mixture of pristine beaches, rolling green hills and medieval villages are largely untouched by mass tourism as we know it making for the perfect relaxing holiday. You will be staying at the… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Lodge or yurt glamping in Yorkshire Dales from £26pp/pn - incl. breakfast (sleeps 5-7 ppl)

Ahoy mateys! Escape to the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales with your closest friends or family for an intimate glamping affair at the award-winning and luxurious Swinton Bivouac site, which comprises a selection of rustic tree lodges (sleeping 7) and yurts (sleeping 5), along with a bunk barn, café and wood-fired hot tub, all set around an… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Sunday Report :"Only license Taxis can rank up", Said EdThompson...They Lied Back Then...They're Still Lying Now.

It has been bought to the attention of Taxi Leaks that a reply to driver’s complaints from then spokesperson Luke Howard included a number of incorrect statements.

Mr Howard says;

“It is perhaps worthwhile letting you know something about the current legislation covering 'immediate hirings'. There were a number of court case rulings before 1976 that stated that minicabs should not be available 'for immediate hire'. This changed however, when legislation was passed in that year (for areas outside London) and in 1998 when legislation introduced private hire licensing in London for the first time.

The act of 1976 as Mr Howard quite rightly points out does not apply to London and therefore is irrelevant full stop.

The 1976 and 1998 legislation does not have this 'not for immediate hire' restriction.

Even though the 1998 act makes no reference to ranking or parking of mini-cabs, doesn't make it legal for them to do so. 

Just going back to the year 2002, a judge made a decision on the definition of “plying for hire” and found two mini-cabs cabs guilty of such an offence based upon case law...

The PCO/TfL have never sort to overturn the judgement laid down by the court and we believe, in this instance, they may be acting outside their remit and role by interpreting what they believe the “right to ply for hire” actually is, even though they and their lawyers know of recent court decisions like the judgement in Eastbourne......!

The requirement now is that the booking must be recorded before the journey commences, so it is legitimate for the vehicles to be waiting as describe.

In the complaints made to TfL/PCO the private hire vehicles in question were describe as being parked on red routs, double yellow lines, zig zag lines and 24 hour bus lanes. Legitimate?

This was a very misleading statement from Mr Howard and we asked why it was made?

At that time, TfLTPH did not reply!

Just because the legislation of 1998 did not include the phrase "minicabs should not be available for immediate hire" does not mean that it is now legal for them to do so. 

This part of the original act has never been repealed, replace or challenged and still stands in common law.

This is again more proof of the lenient attitude shown towards private hire’s illegal activities and proof also of TfL/PCO reluctance to enforce current legislation.

  

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Early-bird: 4* Malta all inclusive winter escape 4nts from £227pp - incl. spa hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! Check out this rather gorgeous spa escape to Malta that we found giving you 5 nights (longer durations possible) of all inclusive bliss at the well-renowned, Travellers' Choice awarded 4* db San Antonio Hotel & Spa resort slap bang in picture pretty St. Paul's Bay. This holiday is available all season with the… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Over Eight Thousand people have signed a petition calling for Sadiq Khan to announce London's first ever Car Free Day

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More than 8,000 Londoner's have signed a petition calling on the Mayor Sadiq Khan to launch the capitals first ever 'Car Free Day'. According to the Evening Standard, nearly 100 organisations have pressed Khan to ban cars from London's streets on September 22 as they look to cut air pollution in one of the worlds most congested cities. Campaigners have said that celebrations and parties would be held in London as part of the days events. Groups such as Friends of the Earth, environment law firm ClientEarth, King's College London researchers and neighbourhood forums across 15 boroughs have sent an open letter to the Mayor urging him to seriously consider the suggestion. Campaigners hope that the event which could become a more regular date would spark long term reductions in air pollution and encourage more people to walk or cycle around the capital. Deputy Mayor of Transport Valerie Shawcross has said in the past that she would work with teams to examine the possibility of an event such as this one taking place.What would this mean for London's taxi driver's?

The final details of the proposal are yet to be disclosed so it's not clear to whether or not they will be granted access to ply their trade if the event is to go ahead.

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Sunday Special Report : They Lied To Us Then....They're Still Lying To Us Now. Blast From The Past.

It has been bought to the attention of the Anderson shelter that a reply to driver’s complaints from spokesperson Luke Howard includes a number of incorrect statements.

Mr Howard says;

“It is perhaps worthwhile letting you know something about the current legislation covering 'immediate hirings'. There were a number of court case rulings before 1976 that stated that minicabs should not be available 'for immediate hire'. This changed however, when legislation was passed in that year (for areas outside London) and in 1998 when legislation introduced private hire licensing in London for the first time.

The act of 1976 as Mr Howard quite rightly points out does not apply to London and therefore is irrelevant full stop.

The 1976 and 1998 legislation does not have this 'not for immediate hire' restriction.

Even though the 1998 act makes no reference to ranking or parking of mini-cabs, doesn't make it legal for them to do so. Just going back to the year 2002, a judge made a decision on the definition of “plying for hire” and found two mini-cabs cabs guilty of such an offence based upon case law...

The PCO/TfL have never sort to overturn a judgement laid down by the court and we believe, in this instance, they may be acting outside their remit and role by interpreting what they believe the “right to ply for hire” actually is, even though they and their lawyers know of recent court decisions like the judgement in Eastbourne......!

The requirement now is that the booking must be recorded before the journey commences, so it is legitimate for the vehicles to be waiting as you describe.

In the complaints made to TfL/PCO the private hire vehicles in question were describe as being parked on red routs, double yellow lines, zig zag lines and 24 hour bus lanes. Legitimate?

This is a very misleading statement from Mr Howard and we would ask why it was made?

Just because the new legislation of 1998 did not include the phrase "minicabs should not be available for immediate hire" does not mean that it is now legal for them to do so. This part of the original act has never been repealed, replace or challenged and still stands in common law.
This is again more proof of the lenient attitude shown towards private hire’s illegal activities and proof also of TfL/PCO reluctance to enforce current legislation.

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