Yes they can
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| Author: | cabbyman [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:47 pm ] |
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I know we've discussed this before but I can't find the thread, so please forgive me for repeating the exercise: 'ABC Taxis' are exclusively composed of Hackney licensed vehicles. If they mix their fleet to include PHV, can they continue using the style 'ABC Taxis?' In your responses would you be kind enough to include legal authorities, if possible. Many thanks. |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:55 pm ] |
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Yes they can
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| Author: | grandad [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
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If I recall, you only need one hackney to be able to use the term "taxi" with your PH cars. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:47 pm ] |
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Here (im sure) the PHV signage rules state a PH cannot carry the words "TAXI" ---- "or similair". |
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| Author: | cabbyman [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:00 pm ] |
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So a PHV cannot work under the style 'ABC Taxis?' What if it carries no signage or company name bar that required under conditions of licence, e.g. 'pre-booked only,' etc.? |
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| Author: | toots [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:34 pm ] |
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They can continue to be called ABC Taxis but the PH Vehicles cannot display the word 'Taxi' on their signage |
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| Author: | grandad [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:26 pm ] |
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toots wrote: They can continue to be called ABC Taxis but the PH Vehicles cannot display the word 'Taxi' on their signage
They do round here! |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:55 am ] |
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the hackney conditions in Falkirk state "the licence holder must display his name on the rear passenger door" So the PHV's in use by the 2 taxi firms, have the name of the firm displayed, not the proprietor/owner. A point I will be raising at the the next forum meeting. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:54 am ] |
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grandad wrote: toots wrote: They can continue to be called ABC Taxis but the PH Vehicles cannot display the word 'Taxi' on their signage They do round here! Quote: 9.5. The words ‘taxi’ ‘taxis’, ‘cab’ or any words so closely resembling those words as to likely be mistaken for them are not to be displayed on or about any Private Hire vehicle and including on any sign or notice displayed on the vehicle or on any stationary or business cards. I might approach a parked up PHV on a "Taxi/HC" radio circuit and ask for a card.... However, that does conflict with this... Quote: 9.4. The proprietor of the Private Hire vehicle may display on the vehicle the trading name and contact number of the operator to whom all advance bookings for this vehicle are taken. This is restricted to a single advertisement on the front passenger and drivers doors (if licensed for 8 seats then one rear panel) and to be contained within a border with a maximum size of 600mm in width and 300mm in height and for the bonnet and boot of the vehicle, a single advertisement of a maximum size of 600mm in width and 150mm in height to be agreed in advance in writing.
so if ABC taxis had PHVs mixed, maybe they can, maybe they cant....who cares? |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:05 am ] |
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Could someone please point me to the law that states a private hire firm cannot call itself a taxi company? Also whilst we're on this, I am regularly behind unlicensed vehicles that have window stickers saying 'Mum's Taxi'. Surely these vehicles and owners are breaking any law too? pmsl 
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| Author: | grandad [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:35 am ] |
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captain cab wrote: Could someone please point me to the law that states a private hire firm cannot call itself a taxi company?
Also whilst we're on this, I am regularly behind unlicensed vehicles that have window stickers saying 'Mum's Taxi'. Surely these vehicles and owners are breaking any law too? pmsl CC They probably are, and some pedantic enforcement office may one day decide to have a go. |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:42 am ] |
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grandad wrote: They probably are, and some pedantic enforcement office may one day decide to have a go. Sooner the better IMO 
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:50 am ] |
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captain cab wrote: Could someone please point me to the law that states a private hire firm cannot call itself a taxi company?
CC see my post............. ALTHOUGH....maybe they can, on websites...... another can of worms |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:54 am ] |
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wannabeeahack wrote: captain cab wrote: Could someone please point me to the law that states a private hire firm cannot call itself a taxi company? CC see my post............. ALTHOUGH....maybe they can, on websites...... another can of worms But aint that a local condition of PH license? CC |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:15 pm ] |
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dont know dont care so long as i can keep taking the money, im happy |
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