Annie Bynnol Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 City taxis have sent out an e-mail saying that as of March 1st they are closing the accounts of "personal, funded or managed clients... including those with disabilities and/or special needs". Considering the several hours over several months spent on trying to pay for taxis (up to £500) and getting receipts I find this "difficulty" a rather lame excuse for withdrawing support for non-contract people with disabilities. Students with DSA need receipts for their payments in order to get reimbursed. Any other suitable disabled friendly Taxi companies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haddy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Seems they have got the city over a barrel. Need more independent services or uber to fully take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Network taxis any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I find this "difficulty" a rather lame excuse You forgot to mention what that excuse is, though something to do with billing I assume. You could try Apollo Taxi Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodmally Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 But isn't managed accounts also business accounts? Seems a strange move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoned Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Misleading thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAKS4 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I suspect the whole initial post is misleading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 In the e-mail City Taxis say that as of March 1st they are closing the accounts of "personal, funded or managed clients". All will be closed "... including those with disabilities and/or special needs". This does not involve contracts with schools and colleges involving children. It does not affect businesses. However adults who have learning, communication etc. difficulties can be awarded funds eg DSA etc. to get to and from work, training and education. To do this they open an account get an invoice pay and get a receipt for which they are refunded by DSA etc. These accounts will no longer be available. Carrying large amounts of cash each day and managing receipts will make it very difficult for some people eg those with autism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITYTAXIS39 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 City taxis have sent out an e-mail saying that as of March 1st they are closing the accounts of "personal, funded or managed clients... including those with disabilities and/or special needs". Considering the several hours over several months spent on trying to pay for taxis (up to £500) and getting receipts I find this "difficulty" a rather lame excuse for withdrawing support for non-contract people with disabilities. Students with DSA need receipts for their payments in order to get reimbursed. Any other suitable disabled friendly Taxi companies? Dear Annie, As stated in the communication, yes we are closing all accounts of personal, funded or managed clients however we are not taking your transportation away. As documented in the communication we are still available for all your transport needs and have numerous other available options to assist you in paying for your taxis and receiving receipts. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01142358992 to discuss this matter further. CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Surely you can just use the City app to book and pay for the cab. Payment is made by card and it sends the receipt by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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