Lando 249 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 TAXI drivers were ordered to smarten up by airport bosses fearful of visitors’ first impressions of Liverpool.Cabbies picking up at John Lennon Airport must now abide by a dress code detailing what they can and can’t wear.Football shirts, vests and flip-flops are all on the banned list.Angry taxi drivers today described the rules, which could see them banned from the rank if not followed, as “a step too far”.Some have already been stopped from plying for hire for repeatedly ignoring warnings.Hackney driver Gareth O’Connor, from Norris Green, often wears his Liverpool FC top.Quick VoteAre JLA bosses right to introduce a taxi dress code?Yes76.1%No23.9%He said: “I’m a Red and I don’t see why I shouldn’t be allowed to wear my shirt.“There’s loads of us that wear Everton and Liverpool shirts and it’s never been a problem. It’s discrimination.“There’s nothing wrong in being ambassadors for Liverpool but this is a step too far.”The airport’s conduct code states drivers must be “suitably attired” and hackney drivers should maintain high standards of personal hygiene.It adds: “They must project an air of professionalism in their appearance which is consistent with LJLA’s aims and objectives.”Drivers must wear smart, clean clothes at all times, with bans on string vests and bare chests.John Lennon Airport said the code was created with the approval of union Unite and Liverpool city council.A spokesperson said: “All hackney drivers who work at the airport sign an agreement to abide by this code of conduct and whilst the majority of drivers are more than happy to adhere to the code a minority continue to refuse to do so.“Despite warnings over their behaviour the airport company has consequently refused to allow such drivers to work from the rank should they refuse to abide by the dress code or any other terms and conditions.”Last year Wirral drivers were told tracksuits and shell-suits, dirty shoes and shorts were “unacceptable”.http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2011/09/07/angry-liverpool-john-lennon-airport-taxi-drivers-banned-from-wearing-football-shirts-vests-and-flip-flops-vote-100252-29375166/#ixzz1XTf2ODOJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waste 8 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I have no opinion on this whatsoever Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,294 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 It is a step too far, I agree. I'd never jump into a taxi when a taigs driving, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,929 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Think its a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 There all tinkers in Liverpool. Why the fuck do they need to have a Liverpool or Everton shirt on everyday anyway? do they never get it washed? Do they no have anymore clothes smart ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,875 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 A burst a few taxi drivers lugs wae ma sleverin pish talk when a was down there a few months ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 It's a right weird city for stuff like that.I was in a club down there and a girl behind the bar was wearing an Everton top. On topic; I don't think it's too much to ask workers in the service-industry to make some effort. I'm not suggesting shirt and tie, but surely they can do better than flip-flops and a fkn football top?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambyloyal 20 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Who would even wear flip-flops when driving anywaye!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Who would even wear flip-flops when driving anywaye!!!!Magnum PI for one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,929 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 There all tinkers in Liverpool. Why the fuck do they need to have a Liverpool or Everton shirt on everyday anyway? do they never get it washed? Do they no have anymore clothes smart ones?So many questions and not enough answers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAndWhite 37 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 You'd have to be a fud to wear them, as an adult, to work.FUD Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THFC6061 4 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Perhaps the taxi drivers should all be naked.After all, John Lennon was during his "Peace" protest in Amsterdam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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