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thomasthetaxi
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:56 pm 
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We have just heard a rumour but can't confirm.
Vitto to be available in London for the Hackney trade without rear steering saving £4,000. Has anyone else heard this.
Apparently the PCO are to drop the turning circle.
This could open the flood gate to other suppliers?
I know what you're all thinking, Who cares?
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.

Would appreciate if anyone has a link to any statement.
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skippy41
PostPosted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:15 pm 
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thomasthetaxi wrote:
We have just heard a rumour but can't confirm.
Vitto to be available in London for the Hackney trade without rear steering saving £4,000. Has anyone else heard this.
Apparently the PCO are to drop the turning circle.
This could open the flood gate to other suppliers?
I know what you're all thinking, Who cares?
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But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs
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not if all PH where made saloons

Would appreciate if anyone has a link to any statement.


www.fecktheturningcircle.co.uk

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captain cab
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thomasthetaxi wrote:
I know what you're all thinking, Who cares?
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.


That'll put London in the same boat as the rest of the Country and you have my sympathy for one. Although I dont think some of the others on here have the same view as myself.

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skippy41
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captain cab wrote:
thomasthetaxi wrote:
I know what you're all thinking, Who cares?
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.


That'll put London in the same boat as the rest of the Country and you have my sympathy for one.
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Although I dont think some of the others on here have the same view as myself
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Do 95% of the contributors ever have the same view as you :wink: :wink: :lol:
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captain cab
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skippy41 wrote:

Do 95% of the contributors ever have the same view as you :wink: :wink: :lol:


Good point :D

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thomasthetaxi wrote:
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.

But isn't that what the Vito is with the turning circle? :?

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skippy41
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Sussex wrote:
thomasthetaxi wrote:
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.

But isn't that what the Vito is with the turning circle? :?


GBC will be pleased, he will be able to get his E7 now
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GBC
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I've been interested in the E7 for a while, but given that I've just bought an 05 reg, the TX shape will be around on my front drive for a few years yet.

I do welcome the competition though, as long as Doblo's don't get passed. :shock:
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GBC wrote:
I've been interested in the E7 for a while, but given that I've just bought an 05 reg, the TX shape will be around on my front drive for a few years yet.

I do welcome the competition though, as long as Doblo's don't get passed. :shock:


You could always mug someone to buy it :lol: :lol:
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Interesting to know how these Vitos will cope with the rank at Euston and setting down at The Savoy (when it reopens).
It's okay for the occasional Vito having problems turning,but when they become substantial in number,it will cause congestion.

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What is the problem at the Savoy? I have been there a few times in my stretched limos. :mrgreen:

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What is the problem at the Savoy? I have been there a few times in my stretched limos. :mrgreen:


he drives a routemaster
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wannabeeahack wrote:
grandad wrote:
What is the problem at the Savoy? I have been there a few times in my stretched limos. :mrgreen:


he drives a routemaster


No your mistaken it was a bendy :lol: :lol:
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GBC wrote:
I've been interested in the E7 for a while, but given that I've just bought an 05 reg, the TX shape will be around on my front drive for a few years yet.



youve got your own rank?

flash git
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skippy41
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thomasthetaxi wrote:
We have just heard a rumour but can't confirm.
Vitto to be available in London for the Hackney trade without rear steering saving £4,000. Has anyone else heard this.
Apparently the PCO are to drop the turning circle.
This could open the flood gate to other suppliers?
I know what you're all thinking, Who cares?
But it will affect the London cab trade if we all start driving round in the same vehicles as mini cabs.

Would appreciate if anyone has a link to any statement.


You can save more than that I think its over 9K cheaper depending on the spec
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