JD wrote:
Many of those writing against an increase, including both cabbies and customers, said higher prices would put people off using taxis.
Well why not run a 3p a mile and then you will have millions of punters.
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| Author: | JD [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dacorum Taxi fares rise above average |
Hemel Gazette March 20, 2008 Taxi fares rise above average Taxi fares in Dacorum are to rise above the national average. The meter will start at £2.60, or £3.90 after 11pm, compared to the current £2.20 and £3.30, and the national average £2.33 and £3.14. Minimum fares on Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Day will also rise from £4.40 to £5.20. The rates were fixed at a licensing meeting on Tuesday when Dacorum Borough councillors approved the increase in the face of more than 50 objection letters. Many of those writing against an increase, including both cabbies and customers, said higher prices would put people off using taxis. A two-mile journey in Dacorum will now set customers back £5, or £7.50 after 11pm. The national average works out at £4.71 and £6.26. Councillors defended the new charges, claiming the reason for taking fares above the national average was to cater for fuel costs. Some Hemel Hempstead cabbies asked councillors to up the tariffs even further to cover the soaring cost of fuel. Councillor Alexander Bhinder said: "Fares may go above the national average in the short term, but looking at possible fuel costs in the next two years has been taken into consideration. "We can't predict the future in that way, but have tried to bear it in mind." The increased fares apply to all licensed Hackney Carriages. Private hire drivers do not have to use the tariffs. Tariff One: Distance; New fare in Dacorum; National average. One mile; £3.40; £3.13 Two miles; £5; £4.71 Five miles; £9.80; £9.43 10 miles; £17.80; £17.35 Tariff Two*: Distance; New fare in Dacorum; National average. One mile; £5.10; £4.20 Two miles; £7.50; £6.26 Five miles; £14.70; £12.46 10 miles; £26.70; £22.91 *Tariff Two applies between 11pm and 7am; on Sundays and Bank Holidays; and between 6pm and midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. __________________________ |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dacorum Taxi fares rise above average |
JD wrote: Many of those writing against an increase, including both cabbies and customers, said higher prices would put people off using taxis.
Well why not run a 3p a mile and then you will have millions of punters.
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:45 am ] |
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"We can't predict the future in that way, but have tried to bear it in mind." The increased fares apply to all licensed Hackney Carriages. Quote: Private hire drivers do not have to use the tariffs.
So who will get nearly all the fares now not the hacks anyway. |
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| Author: | jimbo [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:34 am ] |
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skippy41 wrote: "We can't predict the future in that way, but have tried to bear it in mind."
The increased fares apply to all licensed Hackney Carriages. Quote: Private hire drivers do not have to use the tariffs. So who will get nearly all the fares now not the hacks anyway. So PH overheads haven't increased in Skippy world? |
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| Author: | jimbo [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:02 pm ] |
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skippy41 wrote: "We can't predict the future in that way, but have tried to bear it in mind."
The increased fares apply to all licensed Hackney Carriages. Quote: Private hire drivers do not have to use the tariffs. So who will get nearly all the fares now not the hacks anyway. Hello, this is Jimbo calling Skippy World, is there anyone in? |
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| Author: | jimbo [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:32 pm ] |
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jimbo wrote: skippy41 wrote: "We can't predict the future in that way, but have tried to bear it in mind." The increased fares apply to all licensed Hackney Carriages. Quote: Private hire drivers do not have to use the tariffs. So who will get nearly all the fares now not the hacks anyway. Hello, this is Jimbo calling Skippy World, is there anyone in? Well, it would seem that the lights are on, but there's nobody in on planet Skippy. |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:17 pm ] |
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Jimbo as your chomping at the bit for an answer, here is an example of why the PH are winning. 
Having just read the new tariffs for London, I found that the an 18 mile run there is £50 the same run in the Borders is £25, you could actually get to Edinburgh at 34 miles for £50. If we had the London tariff here, there would be no taxis. If the fares are to high the punters cut back on taxi use, and as the PH in Dacorum do not have to use the tariff sheet, I take it they do not have meters also, they could actually cut there fares and clean up, leaving the taxis sitting on the ranks with there fingers in neutral. But there is a way around this and that is any taxi tariff sheet is the maximum that can be charged, and the driver is free to charge less, but the majority dont |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:05 pm ] |
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skippy41 wrote: Jimbo as your chomping at the bit for an answer, here is an example of why the PH are winning.
PH will always win cos they are flexible and adaptable to change, and the other side simply ain't and never will be. 
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| Author: | GBC [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:16 pm ] |
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Sussex wrote: skippy41 wrote: Jimbo as your chomping at the bit for an answer, here is an example of why the PH are winning. PH will always win cos they are flexible and adaptable to change, and the other side simply ain't and never will be. Unless the competition is made up of non-english speaking drivers who don't have a clue where Trafalgar Square is, means we will always be onto a winner. The fact the competition is 'led' by two clowns also has it's plus points. |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:52 pm ] |
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I thought under kens amazing traffic circulation scheme all roads went through trafalgar square its just finding the right lane to exit it in the direction you want thats the problem ! 
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| Author: | jimbo [ Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:41 am ] |
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skippy41 wrote: Jimbo as your chomping at the bit for an answer, here is an example of why the PH are winning.
Having just read the new tariffs for London, I found that the an 18 mile run there is £50 the same run in the Borders is £25, you could actually get to Edinburgh at 34 miles for £50. If we had the London tariff here, there would be no taxis. If the fares are to high the punters cut back on taxi use, and as the PH in Dacorum do not have to use the tariff sheet, I take it they do not have meters also, they could actually cut there fares and clean up, leaving the taxis sitting on the ranks with there fingers in neutral. But there is a way around this and that is any taxi tariff sheet is the maximum that can be charged, and the driver is free to charge less, but the majority dont Everywhere I go lately, I see PH parked up, driver asleep, or reading a paper. Those that can speak English tell me they are thinking of handing back their motors to scab direct. Not every intending passenger is as price obsessed as you think, old bean. Those that are, are not worth bothering with. Some, even many prefer a standard of service above a low price. I regularly hear tales of PH drivers who cannot communicate in English, (which are clearly true, why else would the council be bringing in english language and numaracy tests?) A punter who is going home, might just, know his own postcode, but will he know his Mum's or Gran's or the dentist's when asked for it? What most want is a good, honest, reliable service, with a driver who knows where they are going, who will turn up on time, and will not be trying to rip them off. PH cheaper than the Hacks? Try telling that to the customer of County Cars, who was charged £6 for 900 yards, (£4 in a hack) or the punters who were charged £12:40 from the John Bull in Bracebridge Heath, £7:20 in a Hack, and then be told by the driver "No change, my tip!" If consumers are purely price led as you purport, why do some people pay £175 for a pair of jeans, (or more) when they could get a pair from Tesco's for £3? |
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