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| Author: | Charlie [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glasgows "Old" Cabs Face Being Driven Off The Road |
Glasgows "Old" Cabs Face Being Driven Off The Road http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5053166.html No skin off my nose - I always drive a newish car, though, why can a 1981 Fairbody Taxi whatever they are called be classed as more of a safety feature than say a 1999 Toyota Avensis? The mind boggles.... |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:13 pm ] |
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Less than 10% of cars are over 7 years old, so what's the problem? 
And as for them saying this; A city council spokeswoman said: "There is no doubt the age of the vehicle plays a prime role in whether it is safe to carry the public - or be on the road at all. Well let's see the evidence. 
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| Author: | TDO [ Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:12 pm ] |
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Well I'd certainly feel safer as a passenger in a brand new Mondeo then a ten-year-old one. 
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| Author: | Sussex [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:39 am ] |
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TDO wrote: Well I'd certainly feel safer as a passenger in a brand new Mondeo then a ten-year-old one.
Depends on whose driving. 
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| Author: | TDO [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm ] |
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Yes, but presumably Mr Plonker is less likely to crash in the new Mondeo with its ABS, traction control etc, and if he does crash then hopefully all those airbags will save the day 
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| Author: | Paisley Buddie [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:11 pm ] |
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Its great how Glasgow City Council have the time to plan action on non-existent dangers like this, yet they haven't done a thing about the unlicensed limousines & their unlicensed drivers despite Strathclyde Police asking them to do so over a year ago |
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| Author: | TDO [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:55 pm ] |
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Path of least resistance? |
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| Author: | Charlie [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:01 pm ] |
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Paisley Buddie wrote: Its great how Glasgow City Council have the time to plan action on non-existent dangers like this, yet they haven't done a thing about the unlicensed limousines & their unlicensed drivers despite Strathclyde Police asking them to do so over a year ago
Here Here!! Beyond a joke now. Noticed a Edinburgh Limo in town on saturday evening - complete with a Edinburgh Council plate on the rear bumper - thats more like it! |
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| Author: | 187ums [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:49 pm ] |
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i still drive an old Fairway, and its in better condition then some cabs 10 years younger, it all depends on the owner... |
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| Author: | Charlie [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:33 pm ] |
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187ums wrote: i still drive an old Fairway, and its in better condition then some cabs 10 years younger, it all depends on the owner...
True mate - some guys dont give a toss, but then the guys who DO look after their car are getting penalised and forced into getting drip. As I have said, I always run cars relativly new - and really look after them inside, outside, mechanicly and otherwise. Does this look 5 years old with 148k 
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| Author: | Paisley Buddie [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:54 pm ] |
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Sussex wrote: Less than 10% of cars are over 7 years old, so what's the problem?
And as for them saying this; A city council spokeswoman said: "There is no doubt the age of the vehicle plays a prime role in whether it is safe to carry the public - or be on the road at all. Well let's see the evidence. I wonder if Glasgow City Council have an policy regarding the age of buses used on school transport contracts ? If age is a prerequisite for safety I hope so |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:03 pm ] |
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I thought that all councils where getting rid of the fairways due to the doors opening the wrong way, I'm sure i read something regarding this in pH monthly and I think that its to do with European legislation |
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