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There appears to be a mix at the moment Ross, Andy (ex sam and ella food van ) works out of there on a phc licence.

Jack

Yeah, since all these "improvements" it seems to be getting ever difficult just to get into Edinburgh airport as well, monday morning the slow moving Q started at the park and ride, it's going to be a disater when the Highland show starts.

Jack.

Perhaps it's just a Scottish thing because you can drop right outside Gatwick North and South, within 10 yards of all the Heathrows, and right outside Stansteads.

Yes the locals have to pay to ply/wait, but it's easy peasy to drop off.

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i know for a fact that not all have briefs

This is getting as bad as the peeing in the street thread

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sorry i did not add that they have boxer shorts

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/edinb ... =865102006

BAA said it has held discussions with the Scottish Taxi Federation, which has also backed the ban.

So much for the workers united.

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Seems that the hacks have managed to get a U-turn - not the PH though, but they'll have more trouble with U-turns anyway

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5053590.html

U-turn as airport barrier lifted for city black taxis

Glasgow's black taxis have won the right to drop off directly outside the city's airport – after a dramatic U-turn by bosses.

Today passengers using Glasgow Taxis Limited can gain entry through the barrier and into the inner lane outside the terminal building.

The lane – for authorised vehicles only – was originally meant to be accessed by Glasgow Airport's own taxis for dropping off and picking up.
But after a top-level talks with airport owners BAA, hundreds of black hackney cabs have the same privileges as airport taxis.

They will also be allowed to wait at the front of the terminal for prearranged pick-ups.

But private hires and all other non-authorised vehicles must still use the outer lane for dropping off and designated pick-up zones in car parks 1 and 3 for collecting hires.

The U-turn has delighted Glasgow Taxis Limited, which operates 900 radio-controlled taxis across the city.

However, it has led to calls for private hire operators to also be given access to the front of the terminal.

Glasgow Taxis spokesman Adrian Higgins said: "We have come to an agreement that all of our taxis will be able to pick up and drop off in the inner lane. We are authorised to go through the barrier and have provided BAA with the registrations of all our vehicles.

"So far we have not had any problems, although we have had a few complaints from people who don't think we're supposed to be there."

It's understood Glasgow Taxis Limited agreed an undisclosed figure to be allowed to use the inner lane, so drivers will escape making any extra payments.

When the new dropping-off rules were first announced, it provoked anger among taxi drivers and passengers, particularly those with disabilities.
Some black cab drivers were even considering boycotting the airport and refusing to drop-off or pick-up from there if the strict rules were not overturned.

Taxi driver John Thomson, 47, said: "Being told we can't uplift from the front of the terminal building was an invasion of rights. "The easiest solution was to allow taxi access for all hires, not private vehicles."

An airport spokesman said: "As part of our discussions with Glasgow Taxis Limited, we have upheld a longstanding agreement to allow their members to make pre-arranged pick-ups on the forecourt."

Glasgow Taxis Limited said it took "vast amounts" of hires to the airport.
A hire to the city centre with Glasgow Taxis costs around £17, while Glasgow's official airport taxis are about the same and private hire cabs around £11.

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whats new there the PH always get the short end of the stick and the passangers get a extra walk for free now dont tell me thats fair.

just waiting for edinburgh to do the same.

BRING ON THE FREE MARKET

But it's the "free market" which has caused this situation.

Glasgow Taxis Ltd have PAID to use the inside lane - what was to stop anyone else selling themselves to the BAA extortionists. And the punters are allegedly saving themselves £6 on the fare (though I doubt that, other than some contract customers), surely a short walk is a small price to pay! The BAA cash has to come from somewhere

Remember the BAA private monopoly - AKA license to print money - was given by those bastions of the free market economy - the Tories. That government took the money, and now we all have to pay........

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There is noting stopping the taxi trade withdrawing their services until BAA are prepared to pay the Cabby for picking up.

It cuts both ways imagine an Airport full of angry customers wanting taxis. How long do you think it would be before BAA let taxis pick up for free?

Your right a free market economy does work.

Muppets like Jim Muldoon and Murray Fleming are leading the trade up it's onw ar**hole.

What was it Jim said something about the council putting on more buses a great way to protect your market.

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Every post you make displays a breath taking ignorance

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Feel free to explain.

BTW When City Cabs sold out at the Waverley all those years ago my x father in-law was in the highest level of management at Scot-Rail. They fully expected the Taxi trade to turn the tables then but City Cabs broke ranks and bought in. Had the trade stuck to their guns Scot Rail was prepared to back down.

That was right from the Horses mouth.

Come on Wayne give it your best shot.

The taxi trade is it's own worst enemy.

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our company allways used the outside lane anyway, so no changes there

why should anyone who has been on a long flight have to walk further than then need bang out of order if you ask me.
as for BAA you dont have to tell me that they are a bunch of A holes who are backed up by CEC who tell us we cant charge the car park fee.

but as skull says the TAXI trade and you can add the PH trade to that as well dont stand up for them selfs and gives BAA and others a free hand to work it up us all.