Tom Thumb wrote:
In defence of Bryan.
Lets get some facts straight. Bryan does not own the magazine, that is owned by Zebra Publishing. I believe Bryan is paid for his role of editor.
In my original post I stated I new very little about this magazine, I'm pleased for the info anyone can give me on the subject. However in my endeavours to find out a little more about the Magazine, I contacted a few people who do know Mr Rowland. I thought they could shed some light on the magazine that calls itself the Private hire and Taxi monthly.
I'm pleased you have enlightened me that he sold it to ZEEBRA publishing in Failsworth? Any idea when? The young lady I spoke to today at Zeebra Publishing said they were just the publishers and Mr Rowland owned it. Maybe the girl I spoke to meant he used to own it.
Anyway, Mr Rowland confirmed to me that he published the table that didn't take into account the full facts of the actual average fare tariff in Hartlepool and to me that is a disgrace. If he's going to put himself up as the front man for the National private hire association he ought to get his facts right.
But thank you Tom for informing me he no longer owns the Private hire and Taxi Monthly. I'll phone Zeebra and ask them why they have the word Taxi in their magazine when they have nothing whatsoever to do with the Taxi Trade.
Do you think they put the word Taxi in the title for revenue purposes?
Anyone got any ideas as to what I should say to Zeebra If they tell me that they don't own the magazine?
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NPHA represents its members. Those of us who pay our annual fee. It shouldn't be expected to represent the great unwashed.
Whats the most momentous achievement Mr Rowland has done for the private hire trade? That the private hire trade couldn't have done for itself?
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Bryan preaches yes, and has upset many in the trade if his view hasn't in line with theirs. Some on here have stated that he ignored them in preference to his established members, that is life, we don't have to work with everybody.
I refer to Bryan for legal advice and it is always relevant and accurate.
He has a Barrister friend that advises him doesn't he? And in return, he puts work the Barristers way.
For instance, this Illuminated sign case in Manchester was given to Mr Rowlands Barrister friend was it not?
I was under the impression the objections to the removal of illuminated signs was done and dusted but I was told tonight it wasn't.
I bet poor Mr Shamin Raja of ekko cars wishes he had never laid eyes on Mr Rowland. Besides being twenty grand lighter I understand the council have refused to renew his operators licence. They learn the hard way don't they.
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/2003/jan/private.htm
Best wishes
John Davies.
Manchester