Vic: Angry taxi drivers blockade city street

AAP General News (Australia)
12-18-2008
Vic: Angry taxi drivers blockade city street

Melbourne taxi drivers have formed a small blockade in the city's CBD .. calling for
the state government to review new legislation compelling owners to install safety screens
for drivers.

A heavy police presence has banned cabs from driving along Spring Street .. and drivers
have retaliated in a group at the centre of the Collins Street intersection.

Taxi owner and driver SIMON MANAUKIAN says he doesn't like the screen he installed
in his taxi two days ago.

He says it's like working in a prison cell .. and none of the drivers want them.

The blockade of drivers has vowed to remain at the intersection until they speak to
Premier JOHN BRUMBY.

AAP RTV ees/szp/gfr/tm/ka

KEYWORD: TAXIS (MELBOURNE)

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