London Cab Drivers Club, known as LCDC, is a British
mutual society
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, formed in 1989, registered under the
Industrial and Provident Societies Act
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The group, aims to promote the rights of taxi drivers, lobby against "unfair legislation" and provides legal advice and protection to its members. Although members pay a membership fee, the LCDC does not operate with a view to profit.
History
The London Cab Drivers Club was founded in 1989, as the MetroCab Club, to represent the interests of the pioneer MetroCab owners. However, in later years, the LCDC expanded to include owners of TXII's, TX1's, FX4's and Fairways as well.
Jim Wells was the Chairman of the highly successful Metrocab Club. The club was formed to sort out early teething problems to the newly manufactured Metrocab. The magazine was produced called The Metrocab News. With increasing problems from the unlicensed trade, drivers were urging the club to get involved with fighting off the enemy. The London Cab Drivers Club was formed. The Badge magazine was their rag.
In 2009, the chairman was Grant Davis and the club had about 1500 members. An issue for the organisation at this time was the increasing competition from
mini-cab
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Publications
LCDC publish a free newspaper called ''The Badge'', which highlights articles of interest to taxi drivers and updates LCDC Members on the club's activities. The paper regularly features a guest column from
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Eddie Nestor
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See also
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Hackney carriage
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Mutual organization
A mutual organization, or mutual society is an organization (which is often, but not always, a company or business) based on the principle of mutuality and governed by private law. Unlike a true cooperative, members usually do not contribute ...
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Taxicabs of the United Kingdom
Taxicabs are regulated throughout the United Kingdom, but the regulation of taxicabs in London is especially rigorous with regard to mechanical integrity and driver knowledge. An official report observed that: "Little however is known about ...
References
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External links
official website
Transport trade unions in the United Kingdom
Road transport trade unions
Trade unions established in 1989
1989 establishments in the United Kingdom