Lost 'convoy of happiness' gave kids free taxi rides to Blackpool for 50 years
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA much loved annual event saw convoys of decorated taxis take hundreds of children to the seaside for free. For over 50-years, the annual event gave children with disabilities a fully paid day out at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
The tradition started in 1949 after a cabbie was asked to show blind passengers around Manchester. Since then, taxi drivers had volunteered their time and cabs to take youngsters on a fantastic day out.
The trips were organised by the Manchester Taxi Drivers Organisation who fundraised to make sure the event was free to families every year. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. On the day of the event there would always be a carnival atmosphere.
Thousands would line the streets to cheer the drivers who would dress up their cabs, as well as themselves, and honk their horns as they went past.
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