Bishopsgate Busgate Trial Update

Send us Fan MailJune 29th 2022 UTAG Committee InterviewBrian Garvey discusses the latest developments with the UTAG committee., Karen Procter, Lee Dacosta, Angela Clarkson and Trevor MerrallsThe Bishopsgate Bus Gate and Part 8 cases are on the agenda.Support the show

Send us Fan MailLondon Taxis operate out of London Heathrow airport. In this episode we interview Gary Long of the United Cabbies Group, an airport driver representative, dealing with their issues and problems.Points of particular note include the lockdown at the airport and post covid19 pandemic measures, the drop off fee, gate toll charges on the taxi feeder park and the general work environment for drivers at HeathrowSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Brian Garvey interviews a selection of London Cabbies of varying years of service, on their work life experiences and opinions on the ongoing UTAG actions.Paul White of the RMT details the history and relevance of the London taxi drivers exclusive right to ply for hire.                                                                                                                @fairwaypaulClaire Zazzara explains the impact of how TfL policies on taxi and private hire, have impacted on her working life throughout her career as a London taxi driver.        @primrosetaxiJames Clarkson gives great analogies on his observations from being a Knowledge boy to becoming a fully fledged London taxi driver                                                          @KnowledgeBoy87Paulo Al Meida as a current Knowledge student remarks upon how he sees UTAG as being an investment in his future chosen career as a London taxi driverLenny Etheridge, stalwart and seasoned taxi activist drops gems of wisdom on London taxi drivers should embrace the UTAG campaign for establishing and upholding London taxi drivers rights and working practices                                                                           @lennythepenSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, three ongoing issues are addressed.Brian Garvey interviews the UTAG steering committee of Angela Clarkson, Karen Procter and Trevor MerrallsAngela  speaks on the Bishopsgate Busgate case, Karen discusses the JR of TfL's licence issuance to Kapten aka FreeNow and Trevor details the subsequent Part 8 hearing which has developed on account of the aforementioned Judicial ReviewAfter a 6 month hiatus, the Black Cab Show is back, as the fortunes of the cab trade recover as drivers return to work and the economy restarts after the lockdown measures imposed upon us all by the government in response to the Covid19 pandemic Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Brian Garvey, interviews, Jody Graber, an independent candidate for Islington council to be held on May 6, in the local elections alongside the mayoral election.He sights the reasons for the formation of , We Are Islington, and its' subsequent development into becoming a platform for his candidacy in the local elections. We Are Islingtonhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2417732491853719/Twitter                    @weareislingtonBlack Cab Show is a Black Cab Media [email protected]         Twitter                    @blackcabshowSupport the show

Send us Fan MailHot on the heels of episode 4, we bring you episode 5 as the UTAG court actions proceed thick and fastTrevor Merralls and Karen Procter give some explanation for the reasons for the JR appeal application made by UTAG upon the licencing of Kapten by Transport for London. The elephant in the room, plying for hire , is discussed and cited by Justice Beverley Lang in the granting of the full appealThis is the fifth episode of Black Cab Show, brought to you by Brian Garvey and the team at Black Cab Media#freenow #p4h #kapten #uberSupport the show

Send us Fan MailBlack Cab Show is the premier news media outlet for the London Taxi Trade with over 5000 downloads in the first 3 episodes.Black Cab Show host, Brian Garvey, speaks again with UTAG representatives, Trevor Merralls, Angela Clarkson and Karen Procter.TfL have appealed the judgement handed down by Justice Lang. UTAG representatives explain the process, grounds and prospects of this appealNews of two other UTAG cases are also explained, concerning Tottenham Court Road and Camden Council and the TfL licencing of Kapten/FreeNowBlack Cab Show is a Black Cab Media production available for contact at <[email protected]>#LTN #TfL #UTAG #UTAG17 #Streetscape #taxi #UCGSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn the 3rd episode of Black Cab Show, the handing down of Mrs Justice Lang's judgement has spelt victory for UTAG.An interview with Trevor Merralls, Angela Clarkson and Karen Procter of the United Trade Action Group, who brought the case along with the London Taxi Drivers Association.In this podcast they answer Brian Garvey's questions concerning the judgement and further implicationsPress and enquiries for UTAG www.utag.londonJanuary 20th 2021Support the show

Send us Fan MailHosted by Brian Garvey with guests Trevor Merralls , a director of United Trade Action Group and Karen Procter, United Cabbies Group Chair and member of the steering committee of UTAGThe second episode of Black Cab Show, deals with an update and a little post mortem on the Bishopsgate Busgate trial, prior to the judgement being given. At the time of publishing, it is still eagerly anticipatedAlso discussed, the potential for compensation and how it is best dealt with, contrary to current potential rumours within the cab trade   Black Cab Show                                                                        United Trade Action Group<www.blackcabshow.com>                                                    <www.utag.london>                                                  Twitter @blackcabshow                                                           Twitter     @UTAG17email   [email protected]                                        email  [email protected]                                                                                                                        0800 3029460Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe inaugral podcast of Black Cab Show featuring presenter Brian Garvey, conducting an interview with Trevor Merralls and Angela Clarkson, concerning the High Court legal action UTAG are taking concerning the Bishopsgate bus gate.A socially distanced remote interview, undertook during the tier2 restrictions in London and under the 2nd Lockdown, on account of the covid19 pandemic.Website                                www.utag.londonTwitter                                   @UTAG17Support the show