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Author:  MR T [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  The knowledge
GBC.. or any London hackney driver..... could you explain exactly what is required of you to pass the knowledge test and how big an area it encompasses.... please don't be shy.. Oh and one other thing... does every London cabbie own their own Taxi.
Author:  GBC [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:03 pm ]
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In reverse order, the majority do, why pay £50k in rent for 5 years when you can own your own after that rent free for many more years, even taking into account running costs.

The Knowledge? Well it is'nt rocket science, its thousands of street names areas and restrictions plus and a few thousands buildings that sit on them.

Its showing you're commited more than anything, plus you'll need a good memory and temprement which is tested by way of appearances in front of an examiner.

Thinking of doing it Mr T? :shock:
Author:  Nigel [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:41 pm ]
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GBC wrote:
In reverse order, the majority do, why pay £50k in rent for 5 years when you can own your own after that rent free for many more years, even taking into account running costs.

The Knowledge? Well it is'nt rocket science, its thousands of street names areas and restrictions plus and a few thousands buildings that sit on them.

Its showing you're commited more than anything, plus you'll need a good memory and temprement which is tested by way of appearances in front of an examiner.

Thinking of doing it Mr T? :shock:


How much do they charge down London for renting a cab on full rent, full rent meaning you've got the cab 24/7??
Author:  GBC [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:58 pm ]
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Sheds start from around £160 'on the flat' (24/7)

A decent TX2 (53 onwards) will set you back around the £200 mark.

Brand new ones are around £230 a week.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:08 pm ]
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come home to a real fire

buy an Lti
Author:  MR T [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:25 pm ]
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In reverse order, the majority do, why pay £50k in rent for 5 years when you can own your own after that rent free for many more years, even taking into account running costs.
I have dealt with garages in London off and on for the last 20 years, I know that vehicles are rented to drivers and that they have a place in the big picture, vehicles off the road, accidents. and the fact that some drivers prefer to rent. even if it is only to allow them to save up to buy their own.

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The Knowledge? Well it is'nt rocket science, its thousands of street names areas and restrictions plus and a few thousands buildings that sit on them.
So do you think it is slightly harder than say having to learn 80 routes and 60 general knowledge questions about Liverpool.... and are you not appraised as to how you deal with the general public


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Its showing you're commited more than anything, plus you'll need a good memory and temprement which is tested by way of appearances in front of an examiner. Commitment totally agree.... whether that commitment is in time or money it still commitment.... live there... no thanks........ nice place.... to many foreigners.


I see the rental charges are similar to here... but the big difference is that you do a lot less miles...... I bet you didn't know you new so many taxi barons.
:wink:London is a nice place to visit..... that's it.. two many foreigners ....
Author:  JD [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:36 pm ]
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GBC wrote:
A decent TX2 (53 onwards) will set you back around the £200 mark.


320.00 in Liverpool. A small difference of 120.00.

Was the initial question by Mr T designed to prove the point that vehicle rental in restricted areas are higher than they are in unrestricted areas, or is it the other way around?

http://www.buysell.co.uk/business-finan ... ab--plate/.

The difference in rental costs were highlighted in one of the restricted quota list updates over three years back.

Regards

JD
Author:  MR T [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:43 pm ]
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JD. firstly I said where I am... which is Sefton.... I know many Liverpool drivers paying £240 a week longer collar..... the initial question is to show that there has to be a balance
Author:  gusmac [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:13 pm ]
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MR T wrote:
Quote:
In reverse order, the majority do, why pay £50k in rent for 5 years when you can own your own after that rent free for many more years, even taking into account running costs.
I have dealt with garages in London off and on for the last 20 years, I know that vehicles are rented to drivers and that they have a place in the big picture, vehicles off the road, accidents. and the fact that some drivers prefer to rent. even if it is only to allow them to save up to buy their own.



Nice to have the choice though, wouldn't you agree? :D
Author:  JD [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:14 pm ]
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MR T wrote:
JD. firstly I said where I am... which is Sefton.... I know many Liverpool drivers paying £240 a week longer collar..... the initial question is to show that there has to be a balance


It is a good point but I think it will greatly assist Gusmac in his argument that vehicle rental in many restricted areas have an added element of cost simply because of quantity controls. That might not be the case in Sefton and possibly some other areas but I think if we all are all true to ourselves then most will probably agree that in many cases there is an added cost to vehicle rental in many areas simply because of the restriction factor.

Regards

JD
Author:  MR T [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:44 pm ]
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Barrack Obama is visiting a Edinburgh hospital.
> He enters a ward full of patients with no obvious sign of injury or illness,
> He greets one.
>
> The patient replies:
>
> Fair fa your honest sonsie face,
> Great chieftain O the puddin race,
> Aboon them a ye take yer place,
> Painch, tripe or thairm,
> As langs my airm.
>
> Obama is confused, so he just grins and moves on to the next patient.
>
> The next patient responds:
>
> Some hae meat an canna eat,
> And some wad eat that want it,
> But we hae meat an we can eat,
> So let the Lord be thankit. Presidents
>
> Even more confused, and his grin now rictus-like, the President moves on
> to the next patient,
>
> Who immediately begins to chant:
>
> Wee sleekit, cowerin, timorous beasty,
> O the panic in thy breasty,
> Thou needna start awasae hastie,
> Wi bickering brattle
>
> Now seriously troubled, Obama turns to the accompanying doctor and
> Asks, 'Is this a psychiatric ward?'
>
> 'No,' replies the doctor, 'this is the serious Burns unit.
Author:  MR T [ Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:32 am ]
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JD wrote:
MR T wrote:
JD. firstly I said where I am... which is Sefton.... I know many Liverpool drivers paying £240 a week longer collar..... the initial question is to show that there has to be a balance


It is a good point but I think it will greatly assist Gusmac in his argument that vehicle rental in many restricted areas have an added element of cost simply because of quantity controls. That might not be the case in Sefton and possibly some other areas but I think if we all are all true to ourselves then most will probably agree that in many cases there is an added cost to vehicle rental in many areas simply because of the restriction factor.

Regards

JD
I think we can agree that prices are different in different areas... that is obvious and logical..... to some of us... it's a pity that other people cannot see past their nose. you know I have said that the only people allowed to drive Licence vehicles are licensed drivers, so why don't they have the balls to stand up for themselves.... and negotiate a realistic rental.
Author:  gusmac [ Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:41 am ]
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MR T wrote:
JD wrote:
MR T wrote:
JD. firstly I said where I am... which is Sefton.... I know many Liverpool drivers paying £240 a week longer collar..... the initial question is to show that there has to be a balance


It is a good point but I think it will greatly assist Gusmac in his argument that vehicle rental in many restricted areas have an added element of cost simply because of quantity controls. That might not be the case in Sefton and possibly some other areas but I think if we all are all true to ourselves then most will probably agree that in many cases there is an added cost to vehicle rental in many areas simply because of the restriction factor.

Regards

JD
I think we can agree that prices are different in different areas... that is obvious and logical..... to some of us... it's a pity that other people cannot see past their nose. you know I have said that the only people allowed to drive Licence vehicles are licensed drivers, so why don't they have the balls to stand up for themselves.... and negotiate a realistic rental.

Because they know the owner would simply bin any driver who wasn't prepared to pay their asking price. There are always others who will.
Restricted plate supply and abundance of drivers gives the plate owners the advantage. I'm sure you knew that already.
Author:  MR T [ Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:44 am ]
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gusmac wrote:
MR T wrote:
JD wrote:
MR T wrote:
JD. firstly I said where I am... which is Sefton.... I know many Liverpool drivers paying £240 a week longer collar..... the initial question is to show that there has to be a balance


It is a good point but I think it will greatly assist Gusmac in his argument that vehicle rental in many restricted areas have an added element of cost simply because of quantity controls. That might not be the case in Sefton and possibly some other areas but I think if we all are all true to ourselves then most will probably agree that in many cases there is an added cost to vehicle rental in many areas simply because of the restriction factor.

Regards

JD
I think we can agree that prices are different in different areas... that is obvious and logical..... to some of us... it's a pity that other people cannot see past their nose. you know I have said that the only people allowed to drive Licence vehicles are licensed drivers, so why don't they have the balls to stand up for themselves.... and negotiate a realistic rental.

Because they know the owner would simply bin any driver who wasn't prepared to pay their asking price. There are always others who will.
Restricted plate supply and abundance of drivers gives the plate owners the advantage. I'm sure you knew that already.
So we come to the truth.... you haven't got the balls to stick together.....
Author:  toots [ Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:15 am ]
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Excuse my ignorance but what has balls got to do with Knowledge :?
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