Cab firms' anger over committee decision

NEARLY a dozen rival taxi drivers have complained Chris Carsreceived lenient treatment from the council.

Following the licensing committee's decision (see below), 11drivers from four firms wrote to the Journal stating: "We, theCarmarthen taxi drivers, are concerned about the way some of us aretreated by the county council and the apparent leeway other seem tohave working for the organisation."

They claim they have lost contracts "for being five minutes lateor other small issues" but say Chris Cars continues to benefit fromCarmarthenshire Council school and social service contracts despitethe court and committee decisions.

Philip Davies, the council's head of public protection, saidtransport contracts were not a matter for the licensing committee.He added: "The council is satisfied with the services supplied bythe taxi trade to residents and visitors to Carmarthenshire."

Kenneth Duxbury, of Chris Cars, said: "We tender for thecontracts like everyone else.

"This is the first offence in 28 years and we have left it to thecouncil to judge it how they see fit."