Edinburgh noob

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

Hi everyone, long time lurker here. I applied for my PHV licence a few weeks ago so looking forward to joining the ranks (so to speak...

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I'm based in Edinburgh and am looking for some some constructive advice. Basically I'm looking for any recommendations on which firms are good to work for, and what to expect to pay for car hire, radio etc.
Cheers for all replies.

Sussex · **Posted:** Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:15 am

guerilladriver wrote:

I'm based in Edinburgh and am looking for some some constructive advice.

Ask the lads already working PH there, and ring the offices for the info you need.

I'm quite sure a newbie like you will be more than welcomed into the trade by the firms. Or at least your money will be. :roll:

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

Thanks for the reply, so I guess Im asking for a few names of companies here that use private hire drivers. Any ideas? Cheers

Sussex · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:10 am

guerilladriver wrote:

Thanks for the reply, so I guess Im asking for a few names of companies here that use private hire drivers. Any ideas? Cheers

I think you will find many of them listed in 'Gangster Monthly'. :shock:

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

I bet!!
But I still need to earn some money so can you help a guy out and suggest any reputable companies?

gusmac · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:29 pm

Sussex wrote:

guerilladriver wrote:

Thanks for the reply, so I guess Im asking for a few names of companies here that use private hire drivers. Any ideas? Cheers

I think you will find many of them listed in 'Gangster Monthly'. :shock:

They will make you an offer you can't refuse! :lol:

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

but Im still no nearer to getting a few taxi firm names that you recommend. a private message would suffice if you don't want to post here. Cheers

Sussex · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 5:18 pm

guerilladriver wrote:

:) but Im still no nearer to getting a few taxi firm names that you recommend. a private message would suffice if you don't want to post here. Cheers

I think the best bet would be to ask the PH lads, in my your manor, themselves.

Usually the ones with the nice cars is a good pointer, and the firms that do the less pubs is another one. :wink:

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

Thanks again for the reply, I'll do that. what do you mean by pubs?
"the firms that do the less pubs is another one"

Sussex · **Posted:** Sat Jul 14, 2007 8:19 pm

guerilladriver wrote:

Thanks again for the reply, I'll do that. what do you mean by pubs?
"the firms that do the less pubs is another one"

I will give you a clue.

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From my experience firms that do lots of pubs do it cos they haven't got as much work as the rest, and are desperate to keep cars moving by taking the sh** no-one else wants. :wink:

TDO · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:25 am

guerilladriver wrote:

:lol: I bet!!
But I still need to earn some money so can you help a guy out and suggest any reputable companies?

'Chipper' who used to post on here quite regularly drove PH in Edinburgh I think. He hasn't been on so much lately, but if you send him a PM then that should trigger an email to him saying he's received a message.

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/profile ... file&u=481

chipper · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:02 am

guerilladriver just drop me a pm will pass on any advice i can.

guerilladriver · **Joined:** Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:08 pm **Posts:** 10

TDO wrote:

'Chipper' who used to post on here quite regularly drove PH in Edinburgh I think. He hasn't been on so much lately, but if you send him a PM then that should trigger an email to him saying he's received a message.

Thank you very much.

chipper · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:10 pm

TDO wrote:

'Chipper' who used to post on here quite regularly drove PH in Edinburgh I think. He hasn't been on so much lately, but if you send him a PM then that should trigger an email to him saying he's received a message.

Still here TDO just been that busy not had much time to post. still working away at PH here been a hard 6 months.

Sussex · **Posted:** Sun Jul 15, 2007 4:40 pm

chipper wrote:

Still here TDO just been that busy not had much time to post. still working away at PH here been a hard 6 months.

Seen any gangsters lately? :roll:

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