The Duke of Edinburgh still has his Metrocab as far as I'm aware.
I should tender for the contract, that would please old TF.
| Taxi Driver Online http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/ |
|
| Even the Royals now know it makes sense. http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13321 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Even the Royals now know it makes sense. |
Royals take taxis to unofficial engagements as the Queen pulls rank on costs Members of the Royal Family are using black taxis to travel to unofficial engagements instead of expensive fleet cars as the Queen tries to keep a lid on costs. Minor Royals Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto already regularly book Dial-a-Cab taxis. Now financial advisers have devised plans for more senior Royals to use the cabs wherever possible - including Prince Harry and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. While lesser royals are already using cabs, will we be seeing Prince Charles in one before long? Members of the Royal household staff, meanwhile, are being encouraged to use public transport or even walk to official events or meetings instead of using cabs. A source said: ‘Chelsy Davy, Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto have all used the Dial-a-Cab service and this is a cost-cutting measure. ‘Viscount Linley is a great fan of black cabs, particularly those with the fake walnut interior, and Chelsy Davy has often called upon a cab to help her out. ‘Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are all being urged to use the service whenever it’s deemed possible. ‘Royal protection officers are not worried about the security implications as black cabs are viewed as an excellent way to uphold anonymity.’ The Queen is well aware that cost-cutting measures need to be made, especially as her subjects are battling through lean times. Last year, for the first time, the Queen took a public train to Sandringham instead of requesting her Royal carriages, saving the taxpayer an estimated £57,000. |
|
| Author: | GBC [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
The Duke of Edinburgh still has his Metrocab as far as I'm aware. I should tender for the contract, that would please old TF.
|
|
| Author: | cabbyman [ Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
Are Dial a Cab 100% Hackney? |
|
| Author: | GBC [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
cabbyman wrote: Are Dial a Cab 100% Hackney?
Yep. It's a driver owned circuit. Although they do have a 'concierge' service for those clients that request a car with one of the big scab firms. |
|
| Author: | toots [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
GBC wrote: cabbyman wrote: Are Dial a Cab 100% Hackney? Yep. It's a driver owned circuit. Although they do have a 'concierge' service for those clients that request a car with one of the big scab firms. My understanding of 'concierge' service would imply a better standard of vehicle and service, is this not the case then 
|
|
| Author: | skippy41 [ Tue Feb 02, 2010 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | |
GBC wrote: The Duke of Edinburgh still has his Metrocab as far as I'm aware.
I should tender for the contract, that would please old TF. GBC you dont have fake wood so your out and you head would be even bigger if you had by royal appointment on the side of your cab 
|
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|