Fine taxi cab drivers who keep their engines running when stationary

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   Munch on May 26, 2020 at 2:49 pm

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   Idea: Fine taxi cab drivers who keep their engines running when stationary

   Link: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-...

   Yeah, they “Face” prosecution for idling, but how many actually get nicked and forced to pay something back for the deaths? not sure.

   Reading taxi drivers face fines if caught with engine running

   Link: https://www.getreading.co.uk/new

   "There is no excuse" says Councillor Tony Page

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   CC on May 26, 2020 at 2:47 pm

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   Idea: Fine taxi cab drivers who keep their engines running when stationary

   Link: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissio...

   40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution
   Yep, that’s your kids and mine.

   Engine idling - why it’s so harmful and what’s being done | RAC Drive

   Link: https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advi

   WIth National Clean Air Day taking place today (21 June) we take a look at the dangers of engine idling and how you can help clean your local area’s air

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   Seal Dwidakiss on May 26, 2020 at 2:45 pm

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   Idea: Fine taxi cab drivers who keep their engines running when stationary

   Link: https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2...

   Sounds picky but these guys DOUBLE the amount of pollution compared to outside the taxi rank – with a single choice.

   From the linked article ” The initial results showed pollution inside a ranking taxi is twice as high as compared to outside the taxi. Also, taxis ranked behind an electric taxi, or a taxi with its’ engine off, had lower pollution levels inside the taxi, in comparison to a driver parked behind a taxi whose diesel engine was on.”

   Tests show health impact of engine idling and electric cabs on London’

   Link: https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/sin

   The Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) joined forces with Camden Council to monitor taxi drivers’ exposure to air pollution whilst working, and to warn

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