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The middle-class English commuter town made famous by fictional wannabe gangster Ali G has forged an unlikely partnership with the paradise holiday island of Mauritius.

On the surface Staines has little in common with the island which has become a popular destination for Britons to enjoy a beach holiday.

But local mayor Simon Bhadye said the borough of Spelthorne, to the west of London, has more in common with Mauritius than residents might imagine.

Mr Bhadye who was born in Mauritius but has lived in Britain for more than 40 years, said islanders are interested in learning from Spelthorne's waste management service but councillors also hope to pick up ideas from Mauritius.

I wonder what would happen if a Scouser, Geordie, Jock or "good old norrrrwich" boy failed the test....

Tim Want, who runs private minicab firm Station Cars in Shepperton, said the English and numeracy test was unnecessary and would cost drivers, who will have to pay a £25 re-sit fee if they fail their first attempt.

“I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed.

What about a written test to?? Like the great CC said in the May issue of Taxi Talk, "if a driver can't fill an application out in front of an LO he shouldn't begiven a badge".

Nigel wrote:

What about a written test to?? Like the great CC said in the May issue of Taxi Talk, "if a driver can't fill an application out in front of an LO he shouldn't be given a badge".

There's so many positives in that statement Nigel :wink:

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“I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed.

Pot and kettle spring to mind. The biggest screwers of driver's money are the private hire companies who take plenty and give little in return :roll:

toots wrote:

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“I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed.

Pot and kettle spring to mind. The biggest screwers of driver's money are the private hire companies who take plenty and give little in return :roll:

Only if allowed to

theres always options...

just as with the immigrants earning £2/hr driving

It amazes me, all this talk of robbing PH (or HC) bases having drivers over

just as with the immigrants earning £2/hr driving

they have a choice

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:57 am ]
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Spelthorne taxi drivers to face spoken English test NEW taxi drivers in Spelthorne will have to pass a test in spoken English and numeracy before being granted a licence under new council rules. The changes were agreed by Spelthorne Borough Council’s licensing committee on Wednesday night, rejecting objections from a private hire driver that applicants with GCSE qualifications should be exempt from the test. Councillor Simon Bhadye said the test was important to ensure drivers could communicate properly with customers and handle the financial side of the job. “It is just like someone taking a driving theory test,” he said. “Everyone has to do that, it’s quite reasonable to go through that whether you have got a GCSE or not. “If a driver can’t answer these questions, how is he to converse with the passengers?” The changes, which will affect Hackney carriage drivers licensed by the council along with private firms, are part of a controversial general review of taxi regulations across the borough. Tim Want, who runs private minicab firm Station Cars in Shepperton, said the English and numeracy test was unnecessary and would cost drivers, who will have to pay a £25 re-sit fee if they fail their first attempt. “If I was applying for a licence and I had to sit the test I would be extremely offended,” he said. “I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed. A draft version of the test has been drawn up and will be implemented from July.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:03 pm ]
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Quote: The middle-class English commuter town made famous by fictional wannabe gangster Ali G has forged an unlikely partnership with the paradise holiday island of Mauritius. On the surface Staines has little in common with the island which has become a popular destination for Britons to enjoy a beach holiday. But local mayor Simon Bhadye said the borough of Spelthorne, to the west of London, has more in common with Mauritius than residents might imagine. Mr Bhadye who was born in Mauritius but has lived in Britain for more than 40 years, said islanders are interested in learning from Spelthorne's waste management service but councillors also hope to pick up ideas from Mauritius. whats a "Conflict of interest?" And while the Mayor may have an excellent command of the English language, hes still an immigrant, now telling us that cabbies need an english test...

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:05 pm ]
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I wonder what would happen if a Scouser, Geordie, Jock or "good old norrrrwich" boy failed the test....

Author:	gusmac [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:26 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: I wonder what would happen if a Scouser, Geordie, Jock or "good old norrrrwich" boy failed the test.... They'd be coughing up £25 for a resit like everyone else

Author:	gusmac [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:30 pm ]
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Quote: Tim Want, who runs private minicab firm Station Cars in Shepperton, said the English and numeracy test was unnecessary and would cost drivers, who will have to pay a £25 re-sit fee if they fail their first attempt. I would have to wonder how anyone with GCSE qualifications would fail in the first place If you can't count change or speak the naitive language, go and learn. simple.

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Author:	toots [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:54 pm ]
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Quote: “I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed. Pot and kettle spring to mind. The biggest screwers of driver's money are the private hire companies who take plenty and give little in return

Author:	Nigel [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:54 pm ]
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What about a written test to?? Like the great CC said in the May issue of Taxi Talk, "if a driver can't fill an application out in front of an LO he shouldn't be given a badge".

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:11 pm ]
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Nigel wrote: What about a written test to?? Like the great CC said in the May issue of Taxi Talk, "if a driver can't fill an application out in front of an LO he shouldn't begiven a badge". There's so many positives in that statement Nigel CC

Author:	Nigel [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:14 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: Nigel wrote: What about a written test to?? Like the great CC said in the May issue of Taxi Talk, "if a driver can't fill an application out in front of an LO he shouldn't be given a badge". There's so many positives in that statement Nigel CC The 1st one being the author.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:29 pm ]
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toots wrote: Quote: “I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed. Pot and kettle spring to mind. The biggest screwers of driver's money are the private hire companies who take plenty and give little in return Only if allowed to theres always options...

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:40 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: toots wrote: Quote: “I think a little bit of common sense should be used. [The licensing committee] are just looking for a way of screwing more money out of people,” Mr Want claimed. Pot and kettle spring to mind. The biggest screwers of driver's money are the private hire companies who take plenty and give little in return Only if allowed to theres always options... toots is right......some places only have the one horse. CC

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:41 pm ]
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It amazes me, all this talk of robbing PH (or HC) bases having drivers over just as with the immigrants earning £2/hr driving they have a choice

Author:	Sussex [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:44 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: just as with the immigrants earning £2/hr driving Two things. 1) If immigrants are being paid £2 an hour, then that f***s the rest of us wanting to earn more. 2) Some of those immigrants earning £2 a hour would be killed if they went back. Not all, but enough.

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:27 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: It amazes me, all this talk of robbing PH (or HC) bases having drivers over just as with the immigrants earning £2/hr driving they have a choice only you could bring immigrants into this ffs CC

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