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wannabeeahack
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captain cab wrote:
Skippy tends to make things up as he goes along :shock:

CC


i do that


its called "the fare"


now if i had a meter.......
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Welwyntaxi
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OMG...so I'm doomed? :shock:

I would have bought an Octavia to be honest, but was offered a heinous £11500 for my CLK by the dealer, where the Merc dealer bunged me £15K

It actually cost less for a similar age C200 CDI :lol:

Are they any good by the way? :-|

Would I be unreasonable in asking what my earnings are likely to be if i simply frequent ranks? I appreciate it varies of course, a few scenario's would be appreciated.

By the way, many thanks for the info so far. ~I appreciate I'm sponging info at this moment in time, but I will be contributing as soon as I'm up and running.

Cheers chaps! :mrgreen:
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GBC
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Welwyntaxi wrote:
OMG...so I'm doomed? :shock:



No, but you have to be realistic about the economy and the type of folks who live in the area where you want to be licensed.

I thought Hatfield and WGC had a restriction on the amount of taxi plates they issued? Have you checked that out first and foremost?

Chat to other WGC drivers, a local taxi radio circuit whilst costly, may help with earnings.
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Welwyntaxi
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Hatfield 'ain't nice' but WGC is OK.

There is no restriction on plates, I asked the local C.O. :)
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wannabeeahack
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i love welwyn - in fact i love all of wales
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Welwyntaxi wrote:
Would I be unreasonable in asking what my earnings are likely to be if i simply frequent ranks? I appreciate it varies of course, a few scenario's would be appreciated.

Go down to the rank and ask the lads.

I'm sure they will welcome you aboard with open arms. :D

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Welwyntaxi
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Open arms? :lol:

This is a trick, right? :?

I did think of taking a little cab ride and asking, but they might think I'm a tax inspector :twisted:
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GBC
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i love welwyn - in fact i love all of wales



Welwyn Garden City is in Hertfordshire. :?
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captain cab
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wannabeeahack wrote:
i love welwyn - in fact i love all of wales



Welwyn Garden City is in Hertfordshire. :?


What do you expect from PH? :lol:

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Welwyntaxi
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They make tyres in Wales though, don't they?

Pwhelli :lol:
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