LTI Vehicles Statement

22nd September, 2008

The Public Carriage Office announced on the 19th September that all ‘56′ plate TX4s are withdrawn from service pending a solution to the problem that has caused a number of under bonnet fires.

LTI appreciates the seriousness of this situation and the impact this decision will have on drivers and owners and would like to assure customers that it is applying every effort to resolve the problem

An extensive study is being conducted involving both LTI and external expert engineers to establish the root cause of and liability for the problem.

We recommend that drivers of the affected ‘56′ plate vehicles make arrangements to share or rent another black cab to mitigate their losses and retain an accurate record of any costs incurred. When the engineering investigation has established liability LTI will be able to advise affected drivers of what compensation will be available and from whom.

LTI would also encourage owners and drivers of ‘56′ plate vehicles to have their vehicles checked, as previously advised, as this will assist in the investigation and may help LTI find an effective solution more quickly.

LTI will provide regular updates of all aspects of this issue and sincerely regrets the inconvenience this situation is causing.