Taxing questions over bath taxis

I Read in a recent Bath Chronicle that council officials haverefused to renew Bob Coles' private hire licence for his Mercedeslimousine, and that this decision was made on the grounds of thevehicle's age and mileage.

I have no connection with Mr Coles or Abbey Taxis, but for manyyears I have had an interest in classic cars, and have ownedseveral. My current one is 36 years old.

It is clear to me that whoever made the decision in Mr Coles' casehas no understanding of the characteristics of the car in question.

I believe that Mr Coles intends to appeal, and I am writing this so that it can be considered alongside that appeal.

I have no problem with …