Rank News

Baring Street - Piccadilly Station

All drivers are reminded that the demand to access the designated Piccadilly Station rank often exceeds the feeder rank facility on Baring
Street.  As a result the area on and around Baring Street becomes congested with Hackney Carriages. 

 The Licensing Unit are asking for drivers
co-operation in conducting any waiting in this area in a responsible manner.  Over ranking will be tolerated as long as drivers queue in a responsible manner, do not obstruct the highway to other road users or block vehicular entrances to premises.

  Drivers are also asked not to engage in any anti social behaviour and in particular not to litter or use the area as a toilet.

Any allegations made to the city council in respect of individual drivers being involved in any anti social behaviour or conduct which brings the
trade into disrepute will be investigated and where sufficient evidence exists appropriate action will be  taken.

Wilmslow Road at its Junction with Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury

All drivers that use this rank are reminded that due to its proximity to a busy junction that waiting on Barlow Moor Road to access the rank due to it
being full is causing obstruction issues at the traffic lights, both to other motorists and pedestrians. 

 This is not a new problem and residents
have recently raised fresh concerns about this practice through a local councillor.  As a result this location will be given additional attention
by enforcement staff and civil enforcement officers.

 Residents have also been asked to submit details of any Hackney Carriage seen waiting at this
location.  Letters will be sent out to specific drivers who are identifiedas carrying out this practice and persistent  offenders may well be invited to explain their conduct in front of Licensing and Appeals Committee.

End of Message

Taxi Licensing Team
Manchester City Council