September 20, 2008

The spate of burning taxis across the capital over the last few days LTI vehicles have re-called all 56 registered TX4s to be inspected and cleared as safe to drive.

TFL has called for all the suspect models to be taken off the road for inspection to try and solve the mystery of why they have seen twelve taxis self immolate in the past month.

As part of the action all 56 registered TX4s that have already been inspected by LTI, and have had their service books stamped accordingly, can remain licensed and in service.  Any vehicle that has not yet had an engine bay safety inspection will only be allowed back into service once it has been inspected and had the service book stamped.

All drivers must present their service book to have it stamped, but where this is not possible, LTI will issue a headed paper stamped and signed by the inspector.  This must remain in the vehicle at all times so it can be presented if the vehicle is stopped, as proof the vehicle has had the engine bay safety inspection.

To increase the capacity for inspections, LTI and Mann and Overton, the manufacturers, have commited to work extra shifts, operate an increased working day and open both days over this weekend the 20th and 21st of September.  Two expert independent fire investigators and the leading Engineering Design Company Ricardo have also been contracted to help pinpoint the cause of the problems.

LTI would like to reassure all users that driver and passenger safety will always be a priority for them.  They remain committed to finding the cause of this problem and a speedy effective solution.

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