The achievements of the MLTDA are many fold. What this means is that the local authorities recognise our organisation as a voice for the trade and listen to us. Most of the work is done behind the scenes by the Officers and Committee doing everything for no pay, using their own private time to help and advise you and distributing information in the form of a newsletter. It is nice to be appreciated once in a while for the voluntary work that we do, as one driver said today (you know who you are), "Thank you for what you do!" Winston Churchill once said "So much has been done, for so many, by so few". Be part of the future and support the Medway Licensed Taxi Drivers Association...

We are constantly asked to explain exactly what we have done in the past few years, on behalf of the trade in Medway. So here are a few more points to quantify our purpose;

• Getting involved with the Integrated Transport Team at Medway Council.
• Being recognised by the Integrated Transport Team as a Key Stake Holder in the Transport Infrastructure for Medway. Working with this Team has many benefits for the Taxi and PH trade in Medway.
• We are included in the 'Local Transport Plans' sent by the Council to the Government.
• Getting all Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles the 'right of way' to use the Waterside Bus Station in Chatham as a through route. If it were not for the MLTDA, the trade would not be using this route!
• Getting the Pentagon rank reinstated to where it was, when the rank was initially opened all those years ago.
• Arranging for the lighting that was not working, to be replaced on the Pentagon rank.
• Asking for and getting the 'Keep Clear' markings painted outside the Pentagon rank in the Brook, on the entrance and exit areas.
• Getting Highways and Parking to introduce a Pick-Up and Drop-Off point outside of the Coop Bank/Pentagon in Military Road.
• We were also on the Council's case about the urgency for ANPR cameras on Waterfront Way and the new bus station. These have in the past week been finally installed and are now active.
• We have managed to get a big extension to Gillingham Rank with new brighter street lighting installed. The lighting connections are due to be finished in early May.
• The MLTDA have also voiced its concerns regarding a Pick-Up and Drop-Off point at Gillingham Station, we are waiting for a conclusion on this topic.
• Another plus point is, the MLTDA has managed to get the Council to approve a CCTV camera and guidelines, for those of you wishing to have a system installed.
• We have also had your names removed from your ID badges and the lapel badges scrapped!

These are just a few items that we have dealt with over the past few years. We are still very active with the Integrated Transport Team and many other departments at Medway Council. We look to resolve and get best results possible, for the Taxi and Private Hire trade in Medway, now and in the future.

This is why your MLTDA membership is so important, enabling us to represent you, finance printing, run your web site, advice and help for every member in need!

"Ahnly 7 quid mate, cheap at arf the price!"  :-)

(The MLTDA is a non-profit making Association)