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Quite right too, decisions are made by those who turn up.

(ffs am I turning into TF?)

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

only if you have a shell-suit

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Getting on a bit and like everything German.
Well 2 out of 3 ain't bad

The London Branch GMB-PDBs held its quarterly meeting to discuss ways in which they could best serve their ever increasing membership.The main discussion centred around vast numbers of private- hire drivers who are now suffering hardship due to the
recession,created in the main by greedy bankers and their rogue dealings causing many well respected high street brands to close their doors forever,and the unscrupulous agencies who constantly advertise for drivers despite not having work to ensure that the driver earns a living.These agencies,are greedily snapping up those personnel now flooding the labour market.The number of drivers currently licensed to operate in the capital stands at just over 52,000 and we are advised by the PCO that they are processing up too 900 applications every week.Given these figures it is easy to see that the earning potential of London's drivers is being seriously eroded ,and considering the bleak outlook being painted by many forecasters the down turn in the economy will continue to cause earnings to deteriorate.The committee adopted a motion that a cap is put on recruitment of new drivers and the subsequent issuing of licenses,immediately in order to protect the existing membership and drivers,thus avoiding the situation where some drivers are forced to work very long hours,and in doing so, perhaps compromising on sleep and rest periods in an attempt to survive.Traditionally this trade has been the focus for any one unfortunate enough to be out of work,it has been far to easy to become a private-hire driver,this has not really changed even licensing regulations has made little or no impact on the influx of applicants,you will be told that under current legislation no limitation is possible however with the political power of the GMB this can be achieved.

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Why dont the GMB do something useful like getting the drivers the minimum wage
Some drivers who drive owners cars are only getting £2.00 an hour if that in some cases in remote rural areas

Dear All,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Skull, Gusmac, Comrade Cab and Sussex for their replies to the GMB PDB National Policy on the regulation of Taxi & Private Hire plates, your opinions have my respect.

Our decision to support regulation is born out of the current market forces policy of this government, which the National Organising Committee of the GMB PDB totally opposes.

We have seen the devastation that this policy creates all around this country. Drivers working up to 80 hours a week to try and sustain a living due to the unacceptable numbers of licensed vehicles. Recently a Private Hire driver, after working a fourteen hour shift was involved in a RTA which sadly ended the life of an individual. Our investigations lead us to believe that hours of this kind are the norm, not an exception.


The GMB PDB advocates the correct number of both Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles for the level of work within a Licensing Authorities area. Proven with an un-met demand survey and the numbers increased when appropriate.


The GMB PDB does not support plate barons or their like, legislation is quite clear on the transference of plates at this moment in time!


The GMB PDB support an industry where its members can earn a decent living, working acceptable hours.

Finally, I acknowledge that there will be many of you who disagree with our policy, However, it is our members opinions that matter to us.

Regards
BB

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Mick Hildreth (07814 032002)
GMB PDB P39 Southern Region Branch Secretary
mick.hildreth@gmbtaxis.org.uk
www.gmbpdb.org.uk

The National Organiser of the GMB PDB has asked me to post his comments.

We believe that 80hr weeks for zilch are down to too many Drivers, for too little work. In London currently PCO deals with 900 yes 900 applicants per week for PH licensing, quiote obviously this will be repeated Nationwide.

Now that the Crooks, Spivs and Gangsters have destroyed the economy {which was predicted by our genious of a Branch Sec Terence years ago TDO!] its time to change legislation to put in place PH Driver number limits in London where OUR membership wants it. Couldnt give a monkeys about proprietors crying they effed it by their greed, and illegall exploitation!

The Driver working that 14 hr shift couldnt have selected a worse victim, his father is a GMB sponsored MP who sits on some very relevant committees.

Less hrs dosnt necessarily equate to smaller earnings, were the industry to agree demarcation and form United Organisations [preferrably Unions] success is guaranteed!

35 years of court cases got YOU no-where time to go the Political route we say, and many are beginning to agree! Fail this time round and the joys of repossession, bankruptcy,Divorce, visitation rights, Bed and Breakfast, await YOU the Driver, hasa the penny dropped????????????

TF

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Mick Hildreth (07814 032002)
GMB PDB P39 Southern Region Branch Secretary
mick.hildreth@gmbtaxis.org.uk
www.gmbpdb.org.uk

Apart from calling for a cap on private hire numbers which requires a change in legislation why didn't the GMB call for something that might be achievable in the shape of a strict knowledge test. The London act makes such a requirement standard fare so I am a little mistified as to why you guys ended up shooting at rainbows when right in front of your eyes lay the solution to your ills.

Regards

JD

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How to get rid of plate barons in one easy swoop.
1 set of plates, 1 driver with his own cab/ PH

How to make a good bus service.... One driver one bus.... stupid isn't it

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Bit of a daft answer really MR T, we are not on about busses as they have there own rules.

Or are you a plate baron trying to protect your vested interests

Just winding Skippy up

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

I am at a loss here.

You mix up the HC trade with PH, although I do actually agree in part to what you state.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Again I'm in partial agreement, however unless my good freind is suggesting redundancies I fail to see how its achievable.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin