LTI vehicles to resolve under bonnet fires

LTI Vehicles acknowledge the twelfth incident concerning an early built 56 registered TX4 that has had an under bonnet fire. The taxi manufacturer continues to support and work closely with the PCO to ensure passenger and driver safety remains a priority. They also remain committed to discover the cause of this problem and provide a solution as quickly as possible.

The PCO has agreed that all 56 registered TX4s that have already been inspected by LTI, and have had their service books stamped accordingly, can remain licensed and in service. Any vehicle that has not yet had an engine bay safety inspection will be allowed back into service once it has been inspected and had the service book stamped.

All drivers must present their service book to have it stamped, but where this is not possible, LTI will issue a headed paper stamped and signed by the inspector. This must remain in the vehicle at all times so it can be presented if the vehicle is stopped, as proof the vehicle has had the engine bay safety inspection.

To increase the capacity for inspections, LTI and Mann and Overton will now work extra shifts, operate an increased working day and open on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend the 20th and 21st of September. Two expert independent fire investigators and the leading Engineering Design Company Ricardo has also been contracted to help pinpoint the cause.

LTI would like to reassure drivers that driver and passenger safety will always be a priority for LTI and we are working closely alongside the PCO at this time to solve this issue. LTI remain committed to finding the cause of this problem and a speedy effective solution.

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