It is in every taxi owner and drivers interest to be aware of changes and what is happening in the trade.  There are a number of different organisations which represent members' interests and they are normally kept aware and involved in any policy or operational matters under consideration or authorised by the Local Authority Licensing Board.

The following details the different organisations which represent the trade and can raise issues directly with the Local Authority Licensing Board.

• Aberdeen Taxi Federation (ATF) – Represents independent taxi operators and drivers.  Issues a quarterly newsletter to keep members updated on trade matters.
  
  
• Aberdeen Taxi Office Group (ATOG) – Represents the larger Taxi Offices.  Together with representatives from Taxi Inspector’s Office and the Licensing Board, forms a consultation group which reports to the Licensing Board.
   
• Airports – Represents views of Airport Taxis.
   
• Railway – Represents views of Railway Taxis.
   
• Non-Aligned – Represents mainly owners and drivers not connected with any of the above organisations. 

The above organisations work together under the umbrella of the Aberdeen Taxi Trade Representatives (ATTR). If you wish further information about any of these organisations, the Taxi Inspector’s Office can supply the names and addresses of the chairpersons and secretaries.