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Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:27 am ]
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Taxi drivers believe they’re on the verge of identifying complaint woman


TAXI drivers in Wisbech believe they are on the verge of identifying the mysterious passenger whose complaints on fares prompted disciplinary charges against three of them.

They believe the mystery passenger whose evidence was used to highlight to Fenland councillors’ fares disparity and the need for meters may be the wife or girl friend of a taxi driver.

The woman’s complaints led to three drivers being questioned under caution by Fenland Council before they were ‘released’ without further action.

Now Councillor Dave Patrick, chair of Wisbech and District Hackney Carriage Drivers’ Association, is confident they can identify the passenger and why the complaint was made.

The council remains adamant it was “not a sting by us nor was it a test purchase. The first that the licensing team knew of it was when a complaint was made by a member of the public.”

Cllr Patrick said some firms had always wanted meters and had invested in them prior to being compelled to have them. They had argued that meters helped to create a level playing field.

Cllr Patrick is also unhappy that some drivers who have had meters fitted have not been able to use them because of calibration issues.

A spokesman for Fenland Council confirmed this and claimed the meters “are not properly calibrated with the correct Fenland tariffs, nor are they properly sealed.

“Those meters are not acceptable at the moment. However, we have contacted the installers to identify how many vehicles are involved and are arranging a date for re-calibration free of charge and have made council premises available. The vehicles will be sealed by an authorised officer at the same time.”

He added: “We will be contacting drivers who may have already had an incorrect tariff installed on their meters to advise them when they are to come and have the necessary adjustments made”

http://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/t ... _1_1185800
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:36 am ]
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so its a witch hunt now is it or just a case of vested interests who didn't want meters looking for revenge for being made to have them ? This lot sound like a nasty bunch or are they just 21st century luddites ?
Author:  Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:43 am ]
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edders23 wrote:
so its a witch hunt now is it or just a case of vested interests who didn't want meters looking for revenge for being made to have them ? This lot sound like a nasty bunch or are they just 21st century luddites ?

I've heard that they truly are a wierd bunch on them there Fens!!

Oooooh Rrrrrr!!
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:46 am ]
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They'll probably burn her at the stake.

CC
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:51 am ]
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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
edders23 wrote:
so its a witch hunt now is it or just a case of vested interests who didn't want meters looking for revenge for being made to have them ? This lot sound like a nasty bunch or are they just 21st century luddites ?

I've heard that they truly are a wierd bunch on them there Fens!!

Oooooh Rrrrrr!!



Yep thats why everyone else round here refers to them as fenland boggitts !!
Author:  Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:52 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
They'll probably burn her at the stake.

CC

More like offer her up to The God of Fen at the High Altar in the Capital of the Fens, Wisbech!!
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:54 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
TAXI drivers in Wisbech believe they are on the verge of identifying the mysterious passenger whose complaints on fares prompted disciplinary charges against three of them.

They believe the mystery passenger whose evidence was used to highlight to Fenland councillors’ fares disparity and the need for meters may be the wife or girl friend of a taxi driver.

The woman’s complaints led to three drivers being questioned under caution by Fenland Council before they were ‘released’ without further action.

What's the problem?

A punter made a complaint, the council investigated, and no further action was taken. :?
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:58 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
Now Councillor Dave Patrick, chair of Wisbech and District Hackney Carriage Drivers’ Association, is confident they can identify the passenger and why the complaint was made.

This chap is sailing a bit near to the wind, and he needs to realise that he was voted to represent the people of his ward.

It's great that the trade have a 'friend' on the council, but this chap could end up causing them plenty of grief if they are not careful.
Author:  grandad [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:01 am ]
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Sussex wrote:
What's the problem?

A punter made a complaint, the council investigated, and no further action was taken. :?

Well apart from the compulsary fitting of meters.
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:48 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
Sussex wrote:
What's the problem?

A punter made a complaint, the council investigated, and no further action was taken. :?

Well apart from the compulsary fitting of meters.



I'll repeat as well what is the problem they are plated Hackney what is wrong with having a meter fitted ?
Author:  wee eddie [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:09 pm ]
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I would not drive without a Meter.

It provides a clear readout of any Fare that is to be charged.
Author:  grandad [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:31 pm ]
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wee eddie wrote:
I would not drive without a Meter.

It provides a clear readout of any Fare that is to be charged.

Absolutly, It is one of biggest gripes with other companys in my area. But there were some companys in that area that did not want meters.
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:24 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
wee eddie wrote:
I would not drive without a Meter.

It provides a clear readout of any Fare that is to be charged.

Absolutly, It is one of biggest gripes with other companys in my area. But there were some companys in that area that did not want meters.



And I bet they drive mondeos and moan about the good old days when they had granadas and beer was less than a £1 a pint !
Author:  grandad [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:28 pm ]
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edders23 wrote:
grandad wrote:
wee eddie wrote:
I would not drive without a Meter.

It provides a clear readout of any Fare that is to be charged.

Absolutly, It is one of biggest gripes with other companys in my area. But there were some companys in that area that did not want meters.



And I bet they drive mondeos and moan about the good old days when they had granadas and beer was less than a £1 a pint !

Well they do drive Mondeos but they are under orders not to talk to drivers from other companys.
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:37 pm ]
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Good old fenland boggits always stuck in a time warp unable to look to the future no wonder the poles have pinched all their jobs !
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