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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 4,2001 PAGE AS Taxi debate fuels talks New Clarington bylaws are on the drawing board The bylaw department will be working on a draft of the new taxi bylaws over the coming month. When they are complete, the de partment will meet again with the taxi operators for further input before taking a proposal to council for approval. BY JACQU1E McINNES Staff Writer BOWMANVILLE - The idea of flat-rate taxi service in Bowmanvilie has fallen flat. Taxi company operators met with bylaw officials recently to hash out contention over a taxi company offering offering flat-rate fares in Bowmanvilie. Bowmanvilie. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Officer Len Creamer said it was clear from reaction of cab operators there was "not a lot of support" for a flat- rate system. Officer Creamer says the current bylaw, which dates back to 1974, will be re-written in the coming month. "It did have some revisions a few years ago but some of the wording is archaic and no longer applies," he says. The likelihood likelihood that a flat rate will be allowed under the new bylaw is slim, however, however, he says. "For the idea of a fiat rate there was virtually no support. Over the long run, it's not economically viable," viable," says Officer Creamer, who adds the municipality must take into account the input of the people currently currently working in the industry. However, However, before the idea is put to rest for good, the municipality will be contacting contacting other municipalities which have introduced flat-rate systems to see how it has worked elsewhere, he n s & me A FISH & CHIPS HALIBUT for EVERYBODY! Kid's Halibut & Chips $ 2.85 Regular Halibut & Chips $ 4.95 BIG Halibut & Chips $ 6.35 Cod Fish & Chips Haddock Fish & Chips $4.25 $4.65 1 "We take pride in serving best quality Fish and Chips." Tue - Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM • Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday and Monday closed ~ Phone ahead, Eat in, Take out~ 905-623-1781 136 King St. E., Bowmanvilie Plaza U s Kingchurch Nissan 1 -800-565-6365 Ajax, Ontario 905-686-0555 6,100. Qrtgtnrtlowi 1991 Honda Civic DX Automatic, AM/FM Cassette, Power Windows, NEW TIRES Black/Grey 1993 Nissan Axcess it5vU x AVeryPopular Economical Car/Van Manual Transmission AM/FM Cassette 140,000km 1995 Ford Taurus GL Great Condition Original Paint Spotless Interior Keyless Remote Entry 1994 Lumina APV Looking for inexpensive transportation for your family? This is it! Very Clean, 3.1 LV6, Factory Tint, Seven Passenger After Hours Please Call Tom Carette at 905-706-2720 says. Local cabbie Ralph Slender began offering a fiat-rate service for Bowmanvilie customers about a month ago, but was told by the municipality municipality to stop operating because he was in violation of current Clarington Clarington bylaws. Mr. Slender did not have a municipal taxi licence and was,in contravention of bylaws requiring requiring taxi operators to charge a specific metered rate. Following a presentation by Mr. • Slender to Clarington council re- . questing a bylaw exemption to allow . him to continue his flat-rate service, 'council determined a review of the bylaw should take place and a meet- l ing be held with local operators to get their input. ; At that time, Mr. Slender told • council, his service, which involved Ï customers sharing a , ride in. his. . Seven-passenger van for a flat'$5 fee each, y/oüld "appease the appetite of people in town" for a bus service. ; Local Taxi owner Jeremy Lewins ; says a flat-rate system is not good • for operators or customers. "The revenues are not being made . (under a flat-rate system) to proper- ; ly ' maintairi the cars," he says. "Sooner or1 later it will affect the safety of the vehicles. It's a good idea, it's just not economically feasible!" feasible!" .. I . ' Mr. Lewins has temporarily taken . over Mr. Stender's taxi calls, he says. Mp Slender is in the process of fitting his van with a meter and applying applying for a licence so he can oper- . ate in compliance with the municipal bylaws, says Mr. Lewins. Mr/ Slender could not be reached for' edniment; his phone calls have been forwarded to Mr. Lewins. One change proposed by Mr. Slender, which operators received more positively, says Officer Creamer, Creamer, is the use of cell phones in the cars instead of a dispatch system. The new bylaw may allow for this newer technology, he says. i /• ■ To have your fivers delivered by Durham's #1 Carrier Force! 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