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Author:  romik [ Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Various questions
Hi all,

Got some questions, all help appreciated:

1. Can a HC (licenced outside London) use bus lanes within London?
2. Does a HC vehicle (mercedes saloon) need to have the taxi sign on roof whilst POB?
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?
4. Can a HC driver work for a PH firm or does he need to hold a PH licence as well?

Cheers!
Author:  gusmac [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:
Hi all,

Got some questions, all help appreciated:

1. Can a HC (licenced outside London) use bus lanes within London?
2. Does a HC vehicle (mercedes saloon) need to have the taxi sign on roof whilst POB?
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?
4. Can a HC driver work for a PH firm or does he need to hold a PH licence as well?

Cheers!


1 Yes
2 Yes
3 No
4 Yes, with an HC vehicle. PH or dual Driver licence required for PH
Author:  romik [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
Thanks.

So HCs can't advertise their contact details, but on my firm they keep carding up firm's customers.

Looks like I will need a PHO licence to be able to advertise myself online, etc.

Thanks again.
Author:  gusmac [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:

So HCs can't advertise their contact details, but on my firm they keep carding up firm's customers.


That would get you binned from any circuit around here.

Quote:
Looks like I will need a PHO licence to be able to advertise myself online, etc.


Only if you're driving a PH. Not required for a HC
Author:  romik [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
gusmac wrote:
romik wrote:
Quote:
Looks like I will need a PHO licence to be able to advertise myself online, etc.


Only if you're driving a PH. Not required for a HC



I don't quite get that one, I thought you said that HCs can't advertise their service as a PHO can.
Author:  romik [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
Another Q. If I have a PHO licence, then can I have a meter set to my tariff or do I have to work of either a price chart or meter set to council's tariff for HC?
Author:  gusmac [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:
gusmac wrote:
romik wrote:
Looks like I will need a PHO licence to be able to advertise myself online, etc.


Only if you're driving a PH. Not required for a HC



I don't quite get that one, I thought you said that HCs can't advertise their service as a PHO can.


You asked
Quote:
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?


An HC driver licence only grants the right to drive an HC, licensed by the same authority.
Author:  grandad [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:

I don't quite get that one, I thought you said that HCs can't advertise their service as a PHO can.

I don't think that you can use a mobile number in advertising regardless of whether you are Hackney or PH.
Author:  romik [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
grandad wrote:
romik wrote:

I don't quite get that one, I thought you said that HCs can't advertise their service as a PHO can.

I don't think that you can use a mobile number in advertising regardless of whether you are Hackney or PH.


Does it say that in your conditions of licence? If there is no actual stipulation, then it's fine IMHO
. PH is a different matter, they need to have a base where bookings are taken over the landline number, then again nothing seems to stop all PHO to receive email enquiries and they are then transfered inti bookings. It's a matter of whether HC can or can't advertise his service to companies and public via media ads & online and provide his personal contact details.
Author:  Sussex [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:
1. Can a HC (licenced outside London) use bus lanes within London?

Yes.

romik wrote:
2. Does a HC vehicle (mercedes saloon) need to have the taxi sign on roof whilst POB?

In most cases yes, but a hackney can operate with no signs and just a plate on display inside the car.

romik wrote:
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?

Hackney carriages play no part in English and Welsh operating proceedures, so yes.

romik wrote:
4. Can a HC driver work for a PH firm or does he need to hold a PH licence as well?

A HC driver driving a HC can work on a PH circuit with no extra licenses required.
Author:  romik [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
Ok thanks, different answers from previous poster though.

Sussex wrote:
romik wrote:
1. Can a HC (licenced outside London) use bus lanes within London?

Yes.

romik wrote:
2. Does a HC vehicle (mercedes saloon) need to have the taxi sign on roof whilst POB?

In most cases yes, but a hackney can operate with no signs and just a plate on display inside the car.

romik wrote:
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?

Hackney carriages play no part in English and Welsh operating proceedures, so yes.

romik wrote:
4. Can a HC driver work for a PH firm or does he need to hold a PH licence as well?

A HC driver driving a HC can work on a PH circuit with no extra licenses required.
Author:  grandad [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:
Ok thanks, different answers from previous poster though.

Sussex wrote:
romik wrote:
1. Can a HC (licenced outside London) use bus lanes within London?

Yes.

romik wrote:
2. Does a HC vehicle (mercedes saloon) need to have the taxi sign on roof whilst POB?

In most cases yes, but a hackney can operate with no signs and just a plate on display inside the car.

romik wrote:
3. Does a HC driver licence grant a holder the right to advertise his personal mobile number (for bookings)?

Hackney carriages play no part in English and Welsh operating proceedures, so yes.

romik wrote:
4. Can a HC driver work for a PH firm or does he need to hold a PH licence as well?

A HC driver driving a HC can work on a PH circuit with no extra licenses required.

You could always put your questions to your licensing officer and get the answer for your area.
Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
whats a bus lane? :badgrin:
Author:  Sussex [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Various questions
romik wrote:
Ok thanks, different answers from previous poster though.

Ever had a conversation with folks down the pub?
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