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Seen a document today re: negotiations for Newcastle railway station permits.

It appears a 4 year deal has been done between the unions/associations and National Express, who run the route, for permits to be set at a rate of £1,600 a year, with an annual increase of inflation +4%. :shock:

So in four years time it will be over two f***ing grand. :sad:

Skull is right, why should any of us pay.

Companies like National Express take the pis*.

They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh eusasmiles.zip

Skull wrote:

Companies like National Express take the pis*.

They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh eusasmiles.zip

I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal.

It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. :wink:

GBC wrote:

Skull wrote:

Companies like National Express take the pis*.

They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh eusasmiles.zip

I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal.

It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. :wink:

Ah, so it's only the thick Geordies that pay, now I get the picture. :shock:

I wonder if the Geordies are related to the thick er*ehols we have up here that pay to work the train stations and the Airport?

A genetic link perhaps? :lol:

Skull wrote:

GBC wrote:

Skull wrote:

Companies like National Express take the pis*.

They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh eusasmiles.zip

I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal.

It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. :wink:

Ah, so it's only the thick Geordies that pay, now I get the picture. :shock:

I wonder if the Geordies are related to the thick er*ehols we have up here that pay to work the train stations and the Airport?

A genetic link perhaps? :lol:

Richard

You have no idea about the recent history regarding the station permits at Newcastle.

Go find out about the activities of the past 5 years, the threats and actions that have been undertaken ................................. and then come back and voice your opinion.

B. Lucky

I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal.

It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross.

Author:	Sussex [ Wed May 28, 2008 7:05 pm ]
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Seen a document today re: negotiations for Newcastle railway station permits. It appears a 4 year deal has been done between the unions/associations and National Express, who run the route, for permits to be set at a rate of £1,600 a year, with an annual increase of inflation +4%. So in four years time it will be over two f***ing grand.

Author:	Darren63 [ Wed May 28, 2008 10:03 pm ]
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Well, in Plymouth you have to run for Plymouth Taxi's LTD who bought the rights to the station. To just work the station is I believe £60 a week so that's over 3 grand a year.

Author:	Skull [ Wed May 28, 2008 11:07 pm ]
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Off their fu*king heads What? You pay the LA, for a licence to provide a service to the public. Then you pay a permit to private company for the privilege of providing that very same service to the same public. Or did I miss something

Author:	Stinky Pete [ Thu May 29, 2008 3:17 am ]
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Sussex wrote: Seen a document today re: negotiations for Newcastle railway station permits. It appears a 4 year deal has been done between the unions/associations and National Express, who run the route, for permits to be set at a rate of £1,600 a year, with an annual increase of inflation +4%. So in four years time it will be over two f***ing grand. x 300 taxis = 1/2 a million quid

Author:	skippy41 [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:09 pm ]
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Skull is right, why should any of us pay. The punters will still require a cab and if they cannot get one inside the station they will flag one down outside, or go to the nearest rank. Why do some of you fall over yourself to pay for the privilege of picking up, when as Skull says you have already been riped off by the council Stand up to them refuse to pay they need you more than you need them

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Author:	Sussex [ Thu May 29, 2008 6:54 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote: Skull is right, why should any of us pay. We shouldn't, but someone will always take advantage. Both inside and outside of the trade.

Author:	Skull [ Thu May 29, 2008 8:04 pm ]
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Here’s an interesting concept: why don’t you charge National Express a fee for providing a service? Every time you pick up at the station, National Express pays the driver a £1?

Author:	Skull [ Thu May 29, 2008 8:10 pm ]
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Companies like National Express take the pis*. They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh

Author:	GBC [ Fri May 30, 2008 12:33 am ]
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Skull wrote: Companies like National Express take the pis*. They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal. It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross.

Author:	Skull [ Fri May 30, 2008 1:02 am ]
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GBC wrote: Skull wrote: Companies like National Express take the pis. They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal. It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. Ah, so it's only the thick Geordies that pay, now I get the picture. I wonder if the Geordies are related to the thick erehols we have up here that pay to work the train stations and the Airport? A genetic link perhaps?

Author:	GA [ Fri May 30, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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Skull wrote: GBC wrote: Skull wrote: Companies like National Express take the pis. They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal. It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. Ah, so it's only the thick Geordies that pay, now I get the picture. I wonder if the Geordies are related to the thick erehols we have up here that pay to work the train stations and the Airport? A genetic link perhaps? Richard

Author:	Skull [ Sat May 31, 2008 2:43 am ]
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GA wrote: Skull wrote: GBC wrote: Skull wrote: Companies like National Express take the pis. They laugh at daft wee taxi drivers trying to scrape a living and the sad thing is, they are right to laugh I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal. It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. Ah, so it's only the thick Geordies that pay, now I get the picture. I wonder if the Geordies are related to the thick erehols we have up here that pay to work the train stations and the Airport? A genetic link perhaps? Richard Oh aye, how so Mr *ank Stain? Maybe you think everyone should be like you . . . now wouldn't that be nice You would sell your soul just to be someone . . . not to worry though, you will never get the offer. . . .

Author:	GA [ Sat May 31, 2008 8:22 am ]
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You have no idea about the recent history regarding the station permits at Newcastle. Go find out about the activities of the past 5 years, the threats and actions that have been undertaken ................................. and then come back and voice your opinion. B. Lucky

Author:	Skull [ Sat May 31, 2008 10:14 am ]
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GA wrote: You have no idea about the recent history regarding the station permits at Newcastle. Go find out about the activities of the past 5 years, the threats and actions that have been undertaken ................................. and then come back and voice your opinion. B. Lucky Take a look at what GBC wrote: Quote: I don't see them laughing at their southern most terminal. It would be interesting to see them try and introduce a charge at Kings Cross. There's nothing to find out. National Express won because guys like you sold out their members - for there own good of course

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Author:	Skull [ Sat May 31, 2008 10:17 am ]
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Why do you think NE wouldn't try and introduce the charge at Kings Cross? My bet it is that, GBC, and his bunch of merry men wouldn't stand for it . The public are not there to be sold as a commodity and it's their right to exercise their freedom of choice unhindered, not to be sold like sheep to the slaughter.