I think many taxi drivers already know how to speak English.

They are well equipped to answer many questions from customers but I still feel Blackburn with Darwen Council must be commended for introducing these courses.

If it means they can achieve extra qualifications such a project should be welcomed.

Other councils should take these ideas on board because I think taxi-drivers do get a hard time and it is about time they were treated with the same respect as those in any other profession.

Mr Y Daood

Bolton