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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cabbies march through Watford |
Cabbies march through Watford http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/4166913.Cabbies_march_through_Watford/ The sounds of a cow bell, a foghorn and angry voices accompanied hundreds of taxi drivers as they marched, banners aloft, through Watford town centre today. More than 200 Hackney Carriage Drivers met in St Mary's Church square at 10am this morning, before trooping up the High Street to the town hall. The taxi drivers were protesting at a council decision to let private taxi drivers who are based in the town, but registered for trade in Three Rivers, apply for a Watford licence “through the back door”. The drivers say those who are not registered to work in Watford yet ply their trade in the town should be prosecuted. The Hackney Carriage drivers were also protesting about the number of licences being granted by Watford Borough Council, saying there are now too many taxis in Watford, forcing many drivers to the brink of bankruptcy. They have also complained at a lack of taxi ranks in the town centre. |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:04 pm ] |
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Quote: The taxi drivers were protesting at a council decision to let private taxi drivers who are based in the town, but registered for trade in Three Rivers, apply for a Watford licence “through the back door”.
How if they are based in the town are they licenced somewhere else 
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabbies march through Watford |
captain cab wrote: The taxi drivers were protesting at a council decision to let private taxi drivers who are based in the town, but registered for trade in Three Rivers, apply for a Watford licence “through the back door”.
If I could decipher that then I would be more than willing to offer sound advice.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabbies march through Watford |
Sussex wrote: captain cab wrote: The taxi drivers were protesting at a council decision to let private taxi drivers who are based in the town, but registered for trade in Three Rivers, apply for a Watford licence “through the back door”. If I could decipher that then I would be more than willing to offer sound advice. Take it in three parts. 1, They are currently working in Watford. 2, They are currently licensed in Three Rivers. 3, They are applying to be licensed in Watford. I think thats about it. CC |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:19 pm ] |
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I still don't understand how they are licenced in one place, their base is in another and that is where they work. It is something blonde moments are made of
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:22 pm ] |
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toots wrote: I still don't understand how they are licenced in one place, their base is in another and that is where they work. It is something blonde moments are made of
A PHV can pick up anywhere provided its calls are accepted in its own area....although three rivers council does ring a bell. CC |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:25 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: toots wrote: I still don't understand how they are licenced in one place, their base is in another and that is where they work. It is something blonde moments are made of A PHV can pick up anywhere provided its calls are accepted in its own area....although three rivers council does ring a bell. CC I know this but didn't it say the base was somewhere else to where they were licenced or haven't I read it properly
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:36 pm ] |
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http://ww3.watford.gov.uk/egenda/akswatford/images/att2372.pdf This might have something to do with the HC trades problems with the council. CC |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:38 pm ] |
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http://ww3.watford.gov.uk/egenda/akswatford/images/att2127.pdf and that one CC |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:39 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: http://ww3.watford.gov.uk/egenda/akswatford/images/att2372.pdf
This might have something to do with the HC trades problems with the council. CC Thanks for the link I'll take it to bed with me 
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| Author: | tcabbie [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:42 pm ] |
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Three Rivers is Rickmansworth just down the road from Watford its probably drivers who live in Watford licensed in Rickmansworth but want to work Watford because its a lot busier |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:43 pm ] |
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tcabbie wrote: Three Rivers is Rickmansworth just down the road from Watford its probably drivers who live in Watford licensed in Rickmansworth but want to work Watford because its a lot busier
I wonder what the difference in standards is between Watford and Three Rivers? CC |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:45 pm ] |
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captain cab wrote: tcabbie wrote: Three Rivers is Rickmansworth just down the road from Watford its probably drivers who live in Watford licensed in Rickmansworth but want to work Watford because its a lot busier I wonder what the difference in standards is between Watford and Three Rivers? CC I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find it on the net and then you can take it bed and read it 
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| Author: | tcabbie [ Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:48 pm ] |
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Watford has a colour code white with a black bonnet and boot but Three Rivers hasnt but Watford is a lot busier and it has Watford Junction a very busy station |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabbies march through Watford |
captain cab wrote: 3, They are applying to be licensed in Watford.
How very dare they. 
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