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wannabeeahack
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all cars have trip meters, so a taximeter is £300 wasted in my opinion


No they dont, you will find that some of the base models dont have them fitted


maybe your FSO Polonez hasnt....
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at 35k a time i'll be damned if i change my cab every 3 years!!


Ooops looks like the 'blonde moment' is rubbing off on everybody or maybe I just wasn't clear in my ramblings (probably the later). It was meant as if you were just starting in the taxi game in London your HC had to be under 3 years old. For those who already have a HC this didn't matter and it wasn't the intention that you should change it every 3 years either.

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at 35k a time i'll be damned if i change my cab every 3 years!!


Ooops looks like the 'blonde moment' is rubbing off on everybody or maybe I just wasn't clear in my ramblings (probably the later). It was meant as if you were just starting in the taxi game in London your HC had to be under 3 years old. For those who already have a HC this didn't matter and it wasn't the intention that you should change it every 3 years either.



I'll stick with The Knowledge as a quality control. :wink:
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You could have a big sign saying 'pre booked only' all over the car, it would not make a blind bit of difference!

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GBC wrote:
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at 35k a time i'll be damned if i change my cab every 3 years!!


Ooops looks like the 'blonde moment' is rubbing off on everybody or maybe I just wasn't clear in my ramblings (probably the later). It was meant as if you were just starting in the taxi game in London your HC had to be under 3 years old. For those who already have a HC this didn't matter and it wasn't the intention that you should change it every 3 years either.



I'll stick with The Knowledge as a quality control. :wink:


That's great init when the cab you're isn't fit for the purpose you can take great comfort in having The Knowledge of knowing this. :lol: There should be a countywide rethink of HC/PH Taxis the regulations need to be brought into the 21st century. Whilst I appreciate that London is in a way different to the rest of the Country it should not by any means be exceptional

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That's great init when the cab you're isn't fit for the purpose



All three LTI Taxis I've owned have been more than fit enough for the purpose.

How many LTI taxis have you owned and driven Mr Toots?
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There should be a countywide rethink of HC/PH Taxis the regulations need to be brought into the 21st century. Whilst I appreciate that London is in a way different to the rest of the Country it should not by any means be exceptional


And the new rules would entail?

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captain cab wrote:
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There should be a countywide rethink of HC/PH Taxis the regulations need to be brought into the 21st century. Whilst I appreciate that London is in a way different to the rest of the Country it should not by any means be exceptional


And the new rules would entail?

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There should be a countywide rethink of HC/PH Taxis the regulations need to be brought into the 21st century. Whilst I appreciate that London is in a way different to the rest of the Country it should not by any means be exceptional


And the new rules would entail?

CC
no women drivers :roll:


Sounds like a plan I've been looking for a good reason to take early retirement for ages :wink:

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captain cab wrote:
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There should be a countywide rethink of HC/PH Taxis the regulations need to be brought into the 21st century. Whilst I appreciate that London is in a way different to the rest of the Country it should not by any means be exceptional


And the new rules would entail?

CC


to be honest I don't really know but I think having consultation with the people who actually work the trade and not people who supposedly represent workers of the trade (but don't work it) and not just LO's and Co. Owners. I can't follow all the regulations and contrary to opinion I'm not as fick as one might fink but they're like a patchwork quilt with a bit added here and a bit added there. They need a flippin overhaul to get rid of cobwebs in it as I said bring the trade into the 21st century.

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To have all of London's mini cabs painted yellow and have meters fitted.????????
Would doing this cut down on touting????????????


No but it may help if we Paint then tartan and send all 56,000 of them north, up to the Scottish Borders.
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GBC wrote:
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That's great init when the cab you're isn't fit for the purpose



All three LTI Taxis I've owned have been more than fit enough for the purpose.

How many LTI taxis have you owned and driven Mr Toots?


Mr Toots! :shock:

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GBC wrote:
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That's great init when the cab you're in isn't fit for the purpose



All three LTI Taxis I've owned have been more than fit enough for the purpose.

How many LTI taxis have you owned and driven Mr Toots?


You should work for the tabloids with cut quote like that :wink: Obviously the sarcasm went over your head but no matter you'll soon get used me

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toots wrote:
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That's great init when the cab you're in isn't fit for the purpose



All three LTI Taxis I've owned have been more than fit enough for the purpose.

How many LTI taxis have you owned and driven Mr Toots?


You should work for the tabloids with cut quotes like that :wink: Obviously the sarcasm went over your head but no matter you'll soon get used me


He aint going to like the spelling mistakes.

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Mr Toots! :shock:



Why?

Is this the tigger comeback version 7.3 ?
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