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Man found dead in black cab on Saddleworth Moor
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Author:  StuartW [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:41 am ]
Post subject:  Man found dead in black cab on Saddleworth Moor
Man found dead in taxi on Saddleworth Moor

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-15838720

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Image: Colin Horne/Manchester Evening News

Police were called to a layby off Holmfirth Road, not far from Dovestone Reservoir, on Friday morning

The body of a man has been discovered in a taxi on Saddleworth Moor.

Police were called to a layby off Holmfirth Road, not far from Dovestone Reservoir, on Friday morning.

The scene was taped off by officers while investigations were carried out on the black Hackney cab which was parked at the side of the road facing the moors.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police confirmed the man - whose age has not yet been released - was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing, but the death is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

The force said in a statement: "Police were called at 9.08am to report of a concern for safety for a male in a parked car on the A635 Holmfirth Road, near Saddleworth Moor.

"The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances but the matter is not believed to be suspicious. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
Author:  cheshirebest [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:51 am ]
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I know who this Driver was...
It is believed to be suicide....the 2nd Cabby in Manchester in 2018.
At least 8 other drivers aged under 65 have died in the last 12 months...mostly due to the stress of the job and not being able to make ends meet.

Sad indeed.

RIP
Author:  rayggb [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:08 pm ]
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RIP fellow cabbie.hope I am not speaking out of turn but,to run a black cab in modern times is not sustainable,they are just too expensive.if you are making a living then it's only just.
Author:  edders23 [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:13 pm ]
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except in London where they still make a good living

very sad but if you can't make it pay maybe better to give up and go on the dole instead of this

I can't think of many trades in and around the uk where it's considered appropriate for the workers to earn a pittance in the name of competition and giving consumers a great deal
Author:  jimbo [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:59 pm ]
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edders23 wrote:
except in London where they still make a good living

very sad but if you can't make it pay maybe better to give up and go on the dole instead of this

I can't think of many trades in and around the uk where it's considered appropriate for the workers to earn a pittance in the name of competition and giving consumers a great deal



Not so sure about a good living in London anymore, massive queues of black cabs at the mainline station.

Self employed cannot “give up” and go on the dole.

Some consumers still try to haggle over fares, and some in the trade drop fares at the first time of asking.
Author:  edders23 [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:28 pm ]
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true but you can get some benefits
Author:  Sussex [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:58 pm ]
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Quote:
It is believed to be suicide....the 2nd Cabby in Manchester in 2018.

About 10 years ago we had 5 suicides in one year.

Very very sad, and such a waste. :sad:
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:00 pm ]
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jimbo wrote:

Self employed cannot “give up” and go on the dole.



Yes you can... Universal Credit is available to any claimant

My mate has just dropped S/E and gets £750 PCM even though he does some paid work (includes his rent)

he is single

he has also gone bankrupt and can be seen singing in the street skipping along

It isnt contributions based either.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:05 pm ]
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Sussex wrote:
Quote:
It is believed to be suicide....the 2nd Cabby in Manchester in 2018.

About 10 years ago we had 5 suicides in one year.

Very very sad, and such a waste. :sad:


Too many external forces on what is a simple job, councils, insurance companies, fare undercutting, fuel price increases, etc


in 2015 my 1.6 Superb cost 8.75p/mile to run in fuel
in 2019 my 1.6 Superb costs 10.75p/mile

Insurance has risen about £250/year at least

council fees gone up 10% at least

fares no rise or even a drop
Author:  rayggb [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 8:47 am ]
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I don't believe the London boys are doing any good either.
Author:  sasha [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:25 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Yes you can... Universal Credit is available to any claimant

My mate has just dropped S/E and gets £750 PCM even though he does some paid work (includes his rent)
Lucky him (must have some disability element?)
Some weeks I'm lucky to scrape a £100 profit so looked into going on benefits - why work 40 hours for £100 if you can get the same for doing nothing ? Filled in one of those online calculators and it said I am entitled to £94 a week !

Full stamp paid, single no disability. £94 wouldn't even cover my weekly essential outgoings. How are some of these people getting £100's every week ?
Author:  sasha [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:29 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Too many external forces on what is a simple job, councils, insurance companies, fare undercutting, fuel price increases, etc


in 2015 my 1.6 Superb cost 8.75p/mile to run in fuel
in 2019 my 1.6 Superb costs 10.75p/mile

Insurance has risen about £250/year at least

council fees gone up 10% at least

fares no rise or even a drop
Yep. What annoys me is going out and doing a full weeks work just to give 75% of my earnings to other people. Council, fuel companies, insurance, base etc. Would be a good job if the expenses were'nt so high. :sad:
Author:  Sussex [ Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:00 pm ]
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Quote:
What annoys me is going out and doing a full weeks work just to give 75% of my earnings to other people.

Soul destroying. :sad:
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