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One tier system....Hacks.... Mandatory Government funded CCTV.... Problem solved... :-$
=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>


How can you applaud mandatory HC's what about the poor sod who can't get in them, shall we just fu*k them off without a care in the world :roll:

It seems to me that those that have to have a black cab are being somewhat selfish with the attitude of 'I have to, so you should' can somebody please explain to me what's so wonderful about them apart from the turning circle which, I hasten to add, is not apparent on all HC


I think he means saloon hacks as well
Thanks Skip I did!, Toots you are very agresive today???? I hate WAVS not HC's :roll: :roll:


Sorry I don't mean to be agressive but I'm finding some things a little difficult today and I can't quite get things done to my liking :wink:

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It would indeed be a good thing if a one tier system was what we had, with maybe an opt out for those stretch limo things.

Put that together with mandatory CCTV, and then, maybe, I could sleep a lot easier at night. :D

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It would indeed be a good thing if a one tier system was what we had, with maybe an opt out for those stretch limo things.

Put that together with mandatory CCTV, and then, maybe, I could sleep a lot easier at night. :D


If my memory serves me right when I suggested such an idea it was you who asked what vehicles we would use and how would we determine who drove what :? Me thinks you are just playing devils advocate :wink:

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All PH's All HC's should be black with a roof light saying either TAXI or TACSI depending were you are from. Vehicle can be TX or van or saloon any [drivers] choice no restriction of plates from any area and ply for hire in any area and do telephone work etc from any area. Gov. Plate by VOSA. MOT/taxi test done by VOSA. Council out of a job......job done! Sorted. Can be phased in over 5 years to allow drivers to obtain relevant vehicle colour etc. The minister of transport will read this and think it’s a great idea; they can keep all of the plate money, straight into the government coffers.
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All PH's All HC's should be black with a roof light saying either TAXI or TACSI depending were you are from. Vehicle can be TX or van or saloon any [drivers] choice no restriction of plates from any area and ply for hire in any area and do telephone work etc from any area. Gov. Plate by VOSA. MOT/taxi test done by VOSA. Council out of a job......job done! Sorted. Can be phased in over 5 years to allow drivers to obtain relevant vehicle colour etc. The minister of transport will read this and think it’s a great idea; they can keep all of the plate money, straight into the government coffers.
waiting for the back-lash in anticipation! :wink: :wink:
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Smoked Glass wrote:
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All PH's All HC's should be black with a roof light saying either TAXI or TACSI depending were you are from. Vehicle can be TX or van or saloon any [drivers] choice no restriction of plates from any area and ply for hire in any area and do telephone work etc from any area. Gov. Plate by VOSA. MOT/taxi test done by VOSA. Council out of a job......job done! Sorted. Can be phased in over 5 years to allow drivers to obtain relevant vehicle colour etc. The minister of transport will read this and think it’s a great idea; they can keep all of the plate money, straight into the government coffers.
waiting for the back-lash in anticipation! :wink: :wink:


Give us a bl%dy chance! :x
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NOT AS FAST AS TOOTS BUT GETTING THERE................>>>>>>> :lol: :lol:
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PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2009 7:55 pm 
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I think he means saloon hacks as well


No Skippy tx_op doesn't. Read back a bit when he implied I was thick for the same reason :wink:


Q. When is a Taxi Driver not a Taxi Driver ?

A. When he's a Private Hire Driver !

Hack means Hack= Taxi Driver

Saloon also means Private Hire Vehicle.... :-#
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I think he means saloon hacks as well


No Skippy tx_op doesn't. Read back a bit when he implied I was thick for the same reason :wink:


Q. When is a Taxi Driver not a Taxi Driver ?

A. When he's a Private Hire Driver !

Hack means Hack= Taxi Driver

Saloon also means Private Hire Vehicle.... :-#


I'm quite happy not to drive an over priced black thing on wheels. It doesn't earn any more money than the saloon. It has a strange effect on the driver of such things as well......... it kinda makes them think they are something they're not, wonder why that is :?

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Smoked Glass wrote:
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All PH's All HC's should be black with a roof light saying either TAXI or TACSI depending were you are from. Vehicle can be TX or van or saloon any [drivers] choice no restriction of plates from any area and ply for hire in any area and do telephone work etc from any area. Gov. Plate by VOSA. MOT/taxi test done by VOSA. Council out of a job......job done! Sorted. Can be phased in over 5 years to allow drivers to obtain relevant vehicle colour etc. The minister of transport will read this and think it’s a great idea; they can keep all of the plate money, straight into the government coffers.
waiting for the back-lash in anticipation! :wink: :wink:


I think you've left them all dumbstruck. Perhaps such a ludicrous idea could actually work :lol: :lol: :lol: Not

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Same old same old.
The girl in the 2nd clip said she did'nt care that he was'nt a legal cab!

If the public are daft enough to use them, the they get what they deserve.

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Smoked Glass wrote:
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All PH's All HC's should be black with a roof light saying either TAXI or TACSI depending were you are from. Vehicle can be TX or van or saloon any [drivers] choice no restriction of plates from any area and ply for hire in any area and do telephone work etc from any area. Gov. Plate by VOSA. MOT/taxi test done by VOSA. Council out of a job......job done! Sorted. Can be phased in over 5 years to allow drivers to obtain relevant vehicle colour etc. The minister of transport will read this and think it’s a great idea; they can keep all of the plate money, straight into the government coffers.
waiting for the back-lash in anticipation! :wink: :wink:


Only need the VOSA plate, got the black saloon and everything else :D
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I think he means saloon hacks as well


No Skippy tx_op doesn't. Read back a bit when he implied I was thick for the same reason :wink:


Q. When is a Taxi Driver not a Taxi Driver ?

A. When he's a Private Hire Driver !

Hack means Hack= Taxi Driver

Saloon also means Private Hire Vehicle.... :-#


I'm quite happy not to drive an over priced black thing on wheels. It doesn't earn any more money than the saloon. It has a strange effect on the driver of such things as well......... it kinda makes them think they are something they're not, wonder why that is :?


You have missed the point ! I give up..... #-o
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You have missed the point ! I give up..... #-o


Awwww don't give up. Just explain it in simple language that I can understand when I'm having a blonde moment............ please :oops:

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