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| Author: | Paisley Buddie [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
I am just wondering if any forum members have views on this one ? Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
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| Author: | tcabbie [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:07 am ] |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
Paisley Buddie wrote: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ?
One usually has a driver all suited and booted, the other usually has one all jeaned but cleaned. The first will also usually cost you a fair bit more, which is why most PH drivers are called just that, not chauffers. 
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| Author: | Radioman [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
Sussex wrote: Paisley Buddie wrote: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? One usually has a driver all suited and booted, the other usually has one all jeaned but cleaned. The first will also usually cost you a fair bit more, which is why most PH drivers are called just that, not chauffers. Ah but not true in Paisley buddies area. There is a strict dress code for all Taxi and Private Hire drivers. |
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| Author: | bigj5555 [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
Paisley Buddie wrote: I am just wondering if any forum members have views on this one ?
Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? one has to have a plate and one doesnt...YET ! 
one has spend tens of £1000's on a luxury car and the other is lucky to spend £10,000 one you can get [edited by admin] in....the other ....no drinky at all one catchs the birds eye when you drive bye.....the other.....catchs the bird sh** as you drive bye 
need a go on ?
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
bigj5555 wrote: one has to have a plate and one doesnt...YET !
Well they should, unless they are contracted to one particular person.
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| Author: | Paisley Buddie [ Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chauffeur Companies |
tcabbie wrote: NONE
EXACTLY The only difference here in Renfrewshire seems to be that the local authority licensing section turns a blind eye to the private hire companies that call themselves 'chauffeur driven' or 'executive hire', when you & me all know that they all provide them same service & are all as such required under the Civic Government Act 1982 A few examples - http://www.lacars.co.uk http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/glasg ... ntact.html http://www.wedriveyou.co.uk/contact-details.cfm?ID=11 http://www.first-travel-global.co.uk/id14.html |
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| Author: | tcabbie [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:45 am ] |
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40% of PH want to be chauffeurs 40% of PH want to be hackney and 20% just do not know. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:49 pm ] |
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tcabbie wrote: 40% of PH want to be chauffeurs 40% of PH want to be hackney and 20% just do not know.
But what about the other 10%? 
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| Author: | Barnsley [ Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:17 am ] |
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Sussex wrote: tcabbie wrote: 40% of PH want to be chauffeurs 40% of PH want to be hackney and 20% just do not know. But what about the other 10%? They want to be David Beckham |
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| Author: | Renfrewshire Driver [ Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Unlicensed saloon cars/ people carriers in Renfrewshire |
I have just had a look at the Chauffeur Drive section of Yell.com & found 10 unlicensed private hire companies operating within Renfrewshire Council area....makes you wonder what the local licensing dept. are up to ? It seems as long as you wear a suit & only drive people in suits you can ignore the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Avonmanse Multilingual Chauffeur Drive Victoria Industrial Estate, Violet St, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA1 1PA Tel: 07711 577872 [edited by admin] Chauffeur Drive Services 23, [edited by admin] Gardens, Houston, Johnstone, Renfrewshire PA6 7GA Tel: 01505 323233 Exodus Executive Hire Glasgow Airport, St Andrews Drive, Abbotsinch, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2DJ Tel: 07860 743141 First Travel Main Terminal, Glasgow Airport, Abbotsinch, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 2ST Tel: 0141 887 9800 http://www.first-travel-global.co.uk/id2.html L A CARS 8, The Mimosas, Bridge Of Weir, Renfrewshire PA11 3NG Tel: 07780 794749 http://www.lacars.co.uk/contact_us.html Paisley Chauffeur Cars 16, Redhurst Crescent, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA2 8PX Tel: 0141 884 7154 Penny's The Gables, East End, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire PA12 4ER Tel: 01505 843492 Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport St. James Business Centre, Junction 29, Linwood Rd, Linwood, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA3 3AT Tel: 0870 7523384 http://www.wedriveyou.co.uk/contact-details.cfm?ID=11 Style-Travel 8, Donaldswood Park, Paisley, Renfrewshire PA2 8RS Tel: 0141 884 4416 Travelexec 25, Hallidale Crescent, Renfrew, Renfrewshire PA4 0YA Tel: 0141 587 0154 http://www.blueskymarketing.co.uk/glasg ... ntact.html |
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| Author: | Paisley Buddie [ Sat Dec 24, 2005 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Renfrewshire |
I think Renfrewshire needs a new Enforcement Officer & a complete clearout of the Licensing Dept. The situation is a joke here Licensed drivers are hounded for stuip things like not wearing a tie, or having the wrong colour of shoes on, yet unlicensed drivers & cars get off scot-free Ther is definately something wrong here |
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| Author: | Radioman [ Sun Dec 25, 2005 1:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Renfrewshire |
Paisley Buddie wrote: I think Renfrewshire needs a new Enforcement Officer & a complete clearout of the Licensing Dept.
The situation is a joke here Licensed drivers are hounded for stuip things like not wearing a tie, or having the wrong colour of shoes on, yet unlicensed drivers & cars get off scot-free Ther is definately something wrong here Hi Please note that when hes talking about Licensed drivers its also the Private Hire drivers that get hounded for the same things. As for your enforcement etc. I would say that your area is one of the better ones. You have a dress code which a lot of other places dont. You have a regulation regarding age of vehicle which some areas dont have. Some of the things you lot have are great to see. With regards chaueffeur drive, well maybe you should write to your local MP/MSP regardings your concerns. |
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| Author: | Fae Fife [ Mon Dec 26, 2005 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
Sussex wrote: bigj5555 wrote: one has to have a plate and one doesnt...YET ! Well they should, unless they are contracted to one particular person. I'm not so sure about that up here Mr Sussex. As far as I can make out the way it works is that the council don't have to license at all, but when they do they pass a resolution to license certain vehicles, but they can exclude certain classes if they want. So basically they can choose to ignore chauffeur drive if they want. As regards the exemptions, this just seems to mean that they have no choice as regards wedding cars etc - they are always exempt. But it's certainly a grey area, and while the review a couple of years ago looked at the area, I don't think they covered it adequately. |
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| Author: | Renfrewshire Driver [ Mon Dec 26, 2005 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chauffeur & Private Hire - What's the difference ? |
Fae Fife wrote: Sussex wrote: bigj5555 wrote: one has to have a plate and one doesnt...YET ! Well they should, unless they are contracted to one particular person. I'm not so sure about that up here Mr Sussex. As far as I can make out the way it works is that the council don't have to license at all, but when they do they pass a resolution to license certain vehicles, but they can exclude certain classes if they want. So basically they can choose to ignore chauffeur drive if they want. As regards the exemptions, this just seems to mean that they have no choice as regards wedding cars etc - they are always exempt. But it's certainly a grey area, and while the review a couple of years ago looked at the area, I don't think they covered it adequately. Just because certain types of private hire companies call themselves something different doesn't exclude them from the need to be licensed. By your reasoning if I decide to wear a suit while I work & stick to hire that only involve trips to the theatre, restaurants & airports, I won't need a license ???????????? You are right in saying the licensing powers are discretionary, but once a authority has chosen to use then every one in that sphere of licensing must become licensed ie. hire & reward It doesn't matter what you call yourself, if, to quote the Civic Government Act, you operate a vehicle which is, with a view to profit, available for hire by the public for personal conveyance you need to be licensed I have email from the licensing teams at Renfrewshire & Edinburgh Councils which confirm the fact Best wishes |
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