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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth, warn council COUNCIL chiefs have warned people to beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth after reports of fake cabs circulated on social network sites. A Plymouth resident recently claimed she flagged down a silver taxi by Derry’s Cross after a night out in town, and requested the driver took her and her friend to Plympton. However, she noted how the meter was “going VERY fast”, resulting in a £20 fare, on a journey she claimed usually costs only £13. She added: “I didn’t notice until he drove off that he had no plates on his taxi showing he was registered and nothing in his cab.” Her message, which has been shared numerous times on Facebook, goes on to warn: “Be Careful. If you notice the driver isn’t registered get out – get another taxi. We were lucky, we got home – it could’ve been a different story.” In response to the messages on social media a spokesman for Plymouth City Council’s taxi licensing department – responsible for licensing hackney carriages and private hire vehicles – said: “A licensed hackney carriage has a distinctive white license plate fixed to the rear of the vehicle, while a private hire vehicle has a yellow plate. “Both plates should state which type of passenger vehicle it is, the vehicle’s registration number, licence number and the maximum number of passengers that the vehicle is licensed to carry. “A hackney carriage should also have a distinctive illuminated word saying ‘Taxi’, indicating that the vehicle is available for hire. “A hackney carriage can operate from the numerous taxi ranks located throughout the city or can be 'flagged down' in the street, a private hire vehicle must be booked in advance. In addition, both types of vehicles can only be driven by a licensed driver who must be wearing his licence badge. “It is very important for passenger safety that you do not get into any vehicle that you suspect is not licensed, and we would encourage anyone who is worried about the licensing of a vehicle or driver to report their concerns to us. “If you suspect that a person is operating a vehicle as a taxi or private hire vehicle without proper licences, please take down as many details as you can, make model, registration of the vehicle, when and where you have seen it operating and contact the licensing office on 01752 304141.” Read more: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Beware- ... z3TniL9qDH |
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| Author: | Nidge2 [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
We get them round here on Facebook saying, "doing town lifts." |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
captain cab wrote: However, she noted how the meter was “going VERY fast”, resulting in a £20 fare, on a journey she claimed usually costs only £13. Unlicensed vehicles don't have meters. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Sussex wrote: captain cab wrote: However, she noted how the meter was “going VERY fast”, resulting in a £20 fare, on a journey she claimed usually costs only £13. Unlicensed vehicles don't have meters. PHV and meters go fast when you look at them (from a passengers perspective) 
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| Author: | grandad [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Sussex wrote: captain cab wrote: However, she noted how the meter was “going VERY fast”, resulting in a £20 fare, on a journey she claimed usually costs only £13. Unlicensed vehicles don't have meters. Some do!!! There have been people on here asking where they can get a meter for their private TX vehicle so that it looks "authentic". |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
I have 3 for sale. Any takers? |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
gusmac wrote: I have 3 for sale. Any takers? are they fast? |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
captain cab wrote: gusmac wrote: I have 3 for sale. Any takers? are they fast? Compared to what? 
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| Author: | Nidge2 [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 6:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
gusmac wrote: captain cab wrote: gusmac wrote: I have 3 for sale. Any takers? are they fast? Compared to what? Skippys. |
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Passed information on this to LA and Police on several occasions. Nothing other than "investigations". Hope they do something about it now. |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Chris the Fish wrote: Passed information on this to LA and Police on several occasions. Nothing other than "investigations". Hope they do something about it now. Perhaps if the PH top signs where band to start with, they make them look like taxis |
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| Author: | grandad [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
skippy41 wrote: Chris the Fish wrote: Passed information on this to LA and Police on several occasions. Nothing other than "investigations". Hope they do something about it now. Perhaps if the PH top signs where band to start with, they make them look like taxis Did Charles007 help you write this post? |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
skippy41 wrote: Perhaps if the PH top signs where band to start with, they make them look like taxis So when you are out of your licensing area do you take your roof light off? |
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Sussex wrote: skippy41 wrote: Perhaps if the PH top signs where band to start with, they make them look like taxis So when you are out of your licensing area do you take your roof light off? I think Skippy meant "Banned". He knows that in Plymouth PH have roof lights. This particular problem is with completely unlicensed vehicles. (But PH roof lights are a problem too.) |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Beware of bogus taxi drivers in Plymouth |
Chris the Fish wrote: Sussex wrote: skippy41 wrote: Perhaps if the PH top signs where band to start with, they make them look like taxis So when you are out of your licensing area do you take your roof light off? I think Skippy meant "Banned". He knows that in Plymouth PH have roof lights. This particular problem is with completely unlicensed vehicles. (But PH roof lights are a problem too.) 
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