Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Sat May 02, 2026 6:33 pm

Board index » General » General issues

All times are UTC [ DST ]



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 3 of 4
  [ 54 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
steve select
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:49 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:49 am
Posts: 39
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
just bought a limo off ebay

let the good times roll i say....


Lucky for you Lichfield will license it.


I wouldn't bank on it. :lol: SVA, QVM vehicle age etc,etc
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:54 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
steve select wrote:
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
just bought a limo off ebay

let the good times roll i say....


Lucky for you Lichfield will license it.


I wouldn't bank on it. :lol: SVA, QVM vehicle age etc,etc


Very true.

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
gusmac
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:58 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
If you buy stolen goods, you break the law.
Why is it ok to hire an illegal limo?


Who says it's ok?


If it isn't, maybe a few high profile prosecutions of punters will get people to check that their limo company are kosher?

_________________
Image
http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:50 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
If you buy stolen goods, you break the law.
Why is it ok to hire an illegal limo?


Who says it's ok?


If it isn't, maybe a few high profile prosecutions of punters will get people to check that their limo company are kosher?


What are the punters going to be charged with? Has there ever been a case of a punter being charged with using an unlicensed taxi/ph/limo?

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:58 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
steve select wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
steve select wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
im not the one confused, but its no good moaning about who does what illegally if your not prepare dto even make a suggestion how to stop em in thier tracks

or do we just leave it in the hands of our venerated LO's, Vosa and the police?





i hope that cheese is wensleydale...

Image


I'm not moaning mate.
Your the one who who wants to debate the subject.
Wasted 18 months of my time with doing just that.
Don't criticize someone for not doing something, when you don't have all the facts.

I think you might have a little to much time on your hands, as you always seem to try and develop posts :mrgreen:

"or do we just leave it in the hands of our venerated LO's, Vosa and the police?
"

I don't know? have you tried bringing your concerns to their attention, to see what they have to say on the matter? :shock:


i have no vested interest in limo operations do i, but id have thought it was more important to some, obviously ime wide of the mark by a country mile....whatever that is


Again, you make assumptions :roll:

Without my input and advice, LDC would probably still NOT be licensing Limousines 8) .
Along with MANY OTHER legitimate Limo operators, we attempted to do the very thing you suggest.
However, for a number of reasons(one being lack of support from the very people we tried to help) I decided to just concentrate on running my own business.

Quote i have no vested interest in limo operations


You also know very little, about it.


i couldnt agree more steve, and i have looked over the info regarding your input, which i wouldnt dream of understating or underestimating

all i asked for was a suggestion for a "fast track" alert, as it is ive put a few links on my website to the horror stories, as you say, joe public wont be told or educated the easy way

let peace break out now...............

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:59 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
just bought a limo off ebay

let the good times roll i say....


Lucky for you Lichfield will license it.


no need, its self drive hire and falls under the 7 day rule....

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
wannabeeahack wrote:

all i asked for was a suggestion for a "fast track" alert, as it is ive put a few links on my website to the horror stories, as you say, joe public wont be told or educated the easy way

let peace break out now...............


What is the web address?

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
steve select
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:49 am
Posts: 39
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
wannabeeahack wrote:
steve select wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
steve select wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
im not the one confused, but its no good moaning about who does what illegally if your not prepare dto even make a suggestion how to stop em in thier tracks

or do we just leave it in the hands of our venerated LO's, Vosa and the police?





i hope that cheese is wensleydale...

Image


I'm not moaning mate.
Your the one who who wants to debate the subject.
Wasted 18 months of my time with doing just that.
Don't criticize someone for not doing something, when you don't have all the facts.

I think you might have a little to much time on your hands, as you always seem to try and develop posts :mrgreen:

"or do we just leave it in the hands of our venerated LO's, Vosa and the police?
"

I don't know? have you tried bringing your concerns to their attention, to see what they have to say on the matter? :shock:


i have no vested interest in limo operations do i, but id have thought it was more important to some, obviously ime wide of the mark by a country mile....whatever that is


Again, you make assumptions :roll:

Without my input and advice, LDC would probably still NOT be licensing Limousines 8) .
Along with MANY OTHER legitimate Limo operators, we attempted to do the very thing you suggest.
However, for a number of reasons(one being lack of support from the very people we tried to help) I decided to just concentrate on running my own business.

Quote i have no vested interest in limo operations


You also know very little, about it.


i couldnt agree more steve, and i have looked over the info regarding your input, which i wouldnt dream of understating or underestimating

all i asked for was a suggestion for a "fast track" alert, as it is ive put a few links on my website to the horror stories, as you say, joe public wont be told or educated the easy way

let peace break out now...............
[i]

I didn't know we were at war :?

I really don't think there is a fast track eusasmiles.zip

I appreciate what you are trying to do, but it's sometimes best to do as I do, give them the basic facts and then let them find out the hard way :doubt: :doubt:
Even with all the info i have on my site, most still don't check that everyone they are getting quotes from, are properly licensed and insured correctly.
Suprisingly, that also applies to the exec work i do. :?
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:

all i asked for was a suggestion for a "fast track" alert, as it is ive put a few links on my website to the horror stories, as you say, joe public wont be told or educated the easy way

let peace break out now...............


What is the web address?


not saying now cos it wont be acceptable no matter what....

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:06 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
wannabeeahack wrote:
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:

all i asked for was a suggestion for a "fast track" alert, as it is ive put a few links on my website to the horror stories, as you say, joe public wont be told or educated the easy way

let peace break out now...............


What is the web address?


not saying now cos it wont be acceptable no matter what....

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:


Wouldn't it be better to find out now if you have put something that is wrong than find out when someone sues you? You don't have to put it on here, a pm will do.

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
gusmac
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:32 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
If you buy stolen goods, you break the law.
Why is it ok to hire an illegal limo?


Who says it's ok?


If it isn't, maybe a few high profile prosecutions of punters will get people to check that their limo company are kosher?


What are the punters going to be charged with? Has there ever been a case of a punter being charged with using an unlicensed taxi/ph/limo?


Note the use of the word if

Now either it is ok or it isn't grandad, so which is it?

_________________
Image
http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/
Image
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:39 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
If you buy stolen goods, you break the law.
Why is it ok to hire an illegal limo?


Who says it's ok?


If it isn't, maybe a few high profile prosecutions of punters will get people to check that their limo company are kosher?


What are the punters going to be charged with? Has there ever been a case of a punter being charged with using an unlicensed taxi/ph/limo?


Note the use of the word if

Now either it is ok or it isn't grandad, so which is it?


I am not sure what you are getting at. I have never said that it is ok to use any illegal car, Hack PH or limo. I hope that is clear. Now perhaps you can explain what the punters could be charged with?

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:32 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
just bought a limo off ebay

let the good times roll i say....


Lucky for you Lichfield will license it.



wouldnt give lichfield the money, i know of cheaper areas to do it in using mates base as op centre who are happy for me to do just that and would never see the vehicle.......................

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:14 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
wannabeeahack wrote:
grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
just bought a limo off ebay

let the good times roll i say....


Lucky for you Lichfield will license it.



wouldnt give lichfield the money, i know of cheaper areas to do it in using mates base as op centre who are happy for me to do just that and would never see the vehicle.......................


To me that seems a strange way of doing things. Don't go chopping your nose off to spite your face. If your council will license then that is the way to go. As a second option, restricted PCV. But to use another operators license in another district would be down the list. What happens if the unthinkable happens and he goes bust, it could happen in this economic climate. What if the tax man or VAT man asks him about this vehicle and it's income. Don't think I am being funny with you, if you are seriously entering the limo world you need to speak to a few limo ops like Steve and myself. Well Steve may not be so keen with you being on his doorstep. :wink: We can actually help you find your way in the business.

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:49 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
If you buy stolen goods, you break the law.
Why is it ok to hire an illegal limo?


Who says it's ok?


If it isn't, maybe a few high profile prosecutions of punters will get people to check that their limo company are kosher?


What are the punters going to be charged with? Has there ever been a case of a punter being charged with using an unlicensed taxi/ph/limo?


Note the use of the word if

Now either it is ok or it isn't grandad, so which is it?


I am not sure what you are getting at. I have never said that it is ok to use any illegal car, Hack PH or limo. I hope that is clear. Now perhaps you can explain what the punters could be charged with?



conspiracy should cover it

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 3 of 4
  [ 54 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4  Next

Board index » General » General issues

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 226 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group