I think, in these recession hit times, charging the higher rate when only one or two punters get in, is quite commonplace.
Most certainly is down here.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdeen? |
Taxi drivers facing call on surcharges Councillors in Aberdeen will be asked to consider action to stop taxi drivers of larger vehicles overcharging passengers. Drivers who operate bigger taxis are allowed to impose a 50% surcharge on parties of five people or more. Representatives from the Unite union told a meeting of the city’s taxi consultation group that the rule was being abused in some cases, with smaller groups being hit with the extra fee. http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2722241 They appear to have been calling for an end for a while; http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=17077 http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=16519 meeting minutes 7th March 2012; http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19725 report ref multi seater taxis: http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19758 |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges? |
How many passengers read the fare card? I think I've had 1 in 24 years ffs. CC |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
I think, in these recession hit times, charging the higher rate when only one or two punters get in, is quite commonplace. Most certainly is down here.
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
Sussex wrote: I think, in these recession hit times, charging the higher rate when only one or two punters get in, is quite commonplace. Most certainly is down here. Aint heard of it here. Reading through the reports there doesnt appear to have been many (if any) complaints.....seems to me its a load of p*ssed off saloon drivers......although I'm quite sure the owners of the larger vehicles would willingly swap them for saloon cars? CC |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
The Press and Journal appear to have missed the meaty story  http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19762 http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19764 |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
There appears to be a flood developing of people wanting out of WAV's and into saloons.......presumably these are the same reasons as outlined in stationtones case for Dundee....disability and suchlike? ITEMS WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER IN PRIVATE - REQUESTS - Including List ■ View the reasons why item 6. is restricted Request to Apply for a Taxi Operator's Licence and Waive the Requirements to Provide a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - Leslie Wilson ■ View the reasons why item 6.1 is restricted Request to Apply for a Taxi Operator's Licence and Waive the Requirements to provide a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - Stephen Insch ■ View the reasons why item 6.8 is restricted And a few people wanting to replace their saloons; Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - James Wilson ■ View the reasons why item 6.2 is restricted Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - Thomas Timms ■ View the reasons why item 6.3 is restricted Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - Donna McDonald ■ View the reasons why item 6.4 is restricted Request to Substitute A Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - William Nicol ■ View the reasons why item 6.5 is restricted Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - Esther Kennedy ■ View the reasons why item 6.6 is restricted Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - Henry Petrie ■ View the reasons why item 6.7 is restricted |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
Quote: Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - James Wilson ■ View the reasons why item 6.2 is restricted Could this be the same??????????? |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
skippy41 wrote: Quote: Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - James Wilson ■ View the reasons why item 6.2 is restricted Could this be the same??????????? Will it matter if the adopt the all WAV policy? http://www.national-taxi-association.co.uk/?p=3324 |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
captain cab wrote: The Press and Journal appear to have missed the meaty story http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19762 http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/m ... x?ID=19764 Not unusual for the local rags. They both missed it.
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| Author: | gusmac [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
skippy41 wrote: Quote: Request to Substitute a Saloon Car onto a Taxi Operator's Licence - James Wilson ■ View the reasons why item 6.2 is restricted Could this be the same??????????? The very same. |
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| Author: | Doom [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
Surcharge should be per arse not %, here it's 20p per butt that gets in over 4 iirc, which is fair imo, extra weight extra car cost offset, but to make a £10 fare go £15 is unfair imo, which makes it all the more important to have a proper fair regulated fare structure in place from the off with both HC and PH, Locally we have PH that in a few years time wioll be cheaper than a bus, if this continues then of course drivers will overcharge to compensate, it's already happening tbh, they charge what they think you won't argue with which is generally 50p to a quid more than the poverty card says. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
Doom wrote: Surcharge should be per arse not %, here it's 20p per butt that gets in over 4 iirc, which is fair imo, extra weight extra car cost offset, but to make a £10 fare go £15 is unfair imo, which makes it all the more important to have a proper fair regulated fare structure in place from the off with both HC and PH, Locally we have PH that in a few years time wioll be cheaper than a bus, if this continues then of course drivers will overcharge to compensate, it's already happening tbh, they charge what they think you won't argue with which is generally 50p to a quid more than the poverty card says. 50p per ar*e here for every person over 4 passengers. CC |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
captain cab wrote: Doom wrote: Surcharge should be per arse not %, here it's 20p per butt that gets in over 4 iirc, which is fair imo, extra weight extra car cost offset, but to make a £10 fare go £15 is unfair imo, which makes it all the more important to have a proper fair regulated fare structure in place from the off with both HC and PH, Locally we have PH that in a few years time wioll be cheaper than a bus, if this continues then of course drivers will overcharge to compensate, it's already happening tbh, they charge what they think you won't argue with which is generally 50p to a quid more than the poverty card says. 50p per ar*e here for every person over 4 passengers. CC Used to be that here until a few years ago. Fare and a half for 5 or more isn't really the issue, most people still see it as better value than paying for 2 taxis. Problem is the handful of bandits who charge fare and a half when they shouldn't. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
gusmac wrote: Used to be that here until a few years ago. Fare and a half for 5 or more isn't really the issue, most people still see it as better value than paying for 2 taxis. Problem is the handful of bandits who charge fare and a half when they shouldn't. Then either caputure them or remove the tariff? CC |
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| Author: | stationloon [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Unite the Union call for ending of surcharges in Aberdee |
If drivers are caught abusing the fare and a half they should have their taxi license taken away. That might stop them! |
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