Taxi Driver Online

It is with immense sadness that I have to report that TDO's own sage JD passed away last month.

JD helped more taxi/PH drivers directly, and indirectly through TDO, than most of the trade's unions/association combined.

At times he might have been a little abrupt ( ), but unlike most in this trade at least you knew where you stood with him.

TDO members come and go, and then come back again, but no-one will ever replace my dear friend JD.

May he rest in peace.

Alex

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Simply the best taxi forum in the whole wide world. www.taxi-driver.co.uk

RIP my old adversary

We've had numerous dialogues, spats, throwing toys out of the pram moments.....and good advice, and very good Pm's on a professional and personal basis......I'm going to miss him, and feel guilty as hell now for not meeting him!

CC

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

JD Joined: 04 Nov 2004
Total posts: 11124....RIP ..

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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!

One meets some nice, genuine people walking through this short life and although, i never had the pleasure, i'm sure JD would have been one of them.

May you rest in peace JD....

He always gave good advice through his posts or through very helpfull PMs, and fought for what he belived in
I just hope some of his wishes come true

RIP JD and thank you

I've learned a lot from you JD and so have many others.
This trade is definitely the poorer for your passing.
Thanks for everything.

RIP JD

I'm gutted

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Jesus.

I'll be honest and say I didn’t think he was a 'person' as such, merely a username that some legally minded folks used.

Who was the real person behind ‘JD’ then?

I hope St Peter doesn't start a debate on numbers entering through the pearly gates.

Be lucky pal.

GBC

That is sad to hear. RIP.

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Grandad,

There are many folks driving their own cabs thanks to JD.

There are many folks paying lower fees thanks to JD.

There are loads of councils that now check the law a bit more thoroughly, before bringing in new rules, thanks to JD.

There are a lot more drivers aware of their rights when dealing with councils thanks to JD.

Like me he wasn't perfect, but he always helped when asked.

I will miss him, and I hope his family are well.

Sx

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IDFIMH

I never really had much to do with JD. I have to admit I found some of his replies quite intimidating. His knowledge of the taxi industry was far greater than I could comprehend or for that matter possibly achieve. I wish his family peace at this time and JD a peaceful sleep

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

Gone but not forgotten..

and thats some accolade and something to aim for.

Condolences to JDs family of course.

What a shock!

I've read the forums for a few years, even though only joined last year. I was happy to remain as an "observer" and to be fair....debating with JD may have proved to be a painful experience anyway!

What I can say, is that JD's level of knowledge was highly impressive, as was the way that he offered accurate factual advice to those needing it, along with a hint of opinion, to people on "all sides" of the taxi/PH/dereg debates (and councils too).

My knowledge of him, as many others may also find of him, was limited to a user name and his many posts, but I offer my heartfelt respect to him and condolences to his family. He will be missed.

JD, Rest in Peace.

One of the reasons for me joining this sight was because of JDs knowledge ,he was the main man when it come to taxi law my condolences to his family.

That is a shock. His contributions on here will be sadly missed.

Condolences to his family.

RIP, JD.

Can't say I always agreed with his opinions and methods, but he had a huge breadth of knowledge and must have expended a huge amount of time on the forum and the stuff he produced.

RIP - a sad loss to the trade.