Taxi drivers have urged Transport for London to allow them to fly England flags for St George's Day. Taxi drivers in London are calling on the transport authority to allow motorists to display flags on St George's Day to show their patriotism.
The National Private Hire and Taxi Association (NPHTA) has called on Transport for London to reverse the ban and allow drivers to celebrate by flying flags. Speaking to The Telegraph, David Lawrie, director of the NPHTA, said: “When it comes to the ban on the English flag, it’s bonkers.
"We live in England and we should be proud to represent our country. At what point do you consider political correctness to have gone too far? You can’t have one rule that eliminates any sort of British pride but then be allowed to proudly display the flag of another country.”
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Speaking to GB News, Basil Brockhurst said he was "perturbed" by the matter after a change in policy by Shropshire Council in April 2023. The taxi driver, who served in the armed forces between 1975 and 2014, said: "On October 17 they sent me an email saying I had to remove the cross of St George and the Union Flag from my vehicle.
"Obviously I was not happy, I was quite perturbed. 30 years’ service for Queen and country in Northern Ireland and Iraq and suddenly I’m told I cannot display the cross of St George and the Union Jack.” In 2012, the Government introduced new rules that outlined the safety risks of cars flying flags, such as distracting other drivers.
The change allowed councils to ban taxis from flying flags. TfL, which is part of the Greater London Authority, was one of several authorities to introduce the ban, it has been reported by the Telegraph newspaper this week.
