Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Thu May 07, 2026 11:52 pm

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 21 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2
Author Message
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2012 11:59 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
Nidge2 wrote:
toots wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:
A2B have hit the Ashfield Area over the last two years, they've been eating up small companies like Bells of Hucknall for a small amount


Same as what Satellite (Davy Liver) did here



It doesn't matter what they do to cut fares people will use who they've used for years. There's only one winner when there's low fares and that's the customer, the problems start when the drivers start moaning that they aren't earning any money and the company have to put the rates up. The customer won't be happy, they'll have a moan at the driver who won't be feeling any of the increase because A2B will have increased the rental fee for the cars.

I had one this morning 4am, job was quoted at £14, he got in and said, I usually get this for £8 with the company I use regular, I said why didn't you phone them? He said they weren't answering the phones. My reply was, good company they are if they don't answer their phones aren't they??


They probably don't have any cars available so don't see the point of answering the phone, problem with that is it causes more problems for the drivers when customers stop ringing, it's a vicious circle. I think you have a weird system down your way any how :lol:

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2012 4:06 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:45 am
Posts: 9966
Location: Braintree, Essex.
toots wrote:

Same as what Satellite (Davy Liver) did here.


It doesn't matter what they do to cut fares people will use who they've used for years. There's only one winner when there's low fares and that's the customer, the problems start when the drivers start moaning that they aren't earning any money and the company have to put the rates up. The customer won't be happy, they'll have a moan at the driver who won't be feeling any of the increase because A2B will have increased the rental fee for the cars.

I had one this morning 4am, job was quoted at £14, he got in and said, I usually get this for £8 with the company I use regular, I said why didn't you phone them? He said they weren't answering the phones. My reply was, good company they are if they don't answer their phones aren't they??

They probably don't have any cars available so don't see the point of answering the phone, problem with that is it causes more problems for the drivers when customers stop ringing, it's a vicious circle. I think you have a weird system down your way any how :lol:



I agree.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:32 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:11 pm
Posts: 498
Location: Ayr
Toots ~ and you believed him!

I get that kind of bullshit all the time, mostly it's made up, in the hope that you will drop your price.

_________________
Don't dream it ~ Be it.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2012 8:57 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:24 pm
Posts: 54
Nidge2 wrote:
toots wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:
A2B have hit the Ashfield Area over the last two years, they've been eating up small companies like Bells of Hucknall for a small amount


Same as what Satellite (Davy Liver) did here



It doesn't matter what they do to cut fares people will use who they've used for years. There's only one winner when there's low fares and that's the customer, the problems start when the drivers start moaning that they aren't earning any money and the company have to put the rates up. The customer won't be happy, they'll have a moan at the driver who won't be feeling any of the increase because A2B will have increased the rental fee for the cars.

I had one this morning 4am, job was quoted at £14, he got in and said, I usually get this for £8 with the company I use regular, I said why didn't you phone them? He said they weren't answering the phones. My reply was, good company they are if they don't answer their phones aren't they??

well i allways quote 'customers' 10 pound return from sheffield to manchester airport if i know i cant do the job :P


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun May 27, 2012 9:09 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
wee eddie wrote:
Toots ~ and you believed him!

I get that kind of bullshit all the time, mostly it's made up, in the hope that you will drop your price.

Ihad one this evening. The job is £30 on the meter. Chap tells me before I give him the price that he has been quoted £20 but the company can't do it. I tell him the price is £30 and he asks me to match the other price. I said I would not only match it but I would do the job for £15 because that is the price when we can't do it either. He asked me if I was taking the pi55. :mrgreen:

_________________
Grandad,


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Mon May 28, 2012 2:04 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
wee eddie wrote:
Toots ~ and you believed him!

I get that kind of bullshit all the time, mostly it's made up, in the hope that you will drop your price.


I believed who :?

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 21 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 929 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group