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tx_op · **Posted:** Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:27 pm

Caledonian Cabbie wrote:

Councillors agree to seek more information before making taxi decisions

A Dundee taxi operator says he is "absolutely delighted" after the city's licensing committee agreed to defer its decision on controversial proposals that have caused heated debate among cab drivers.

Doug Martin of Tay Taxis made the comment after councillors narrowly voted, four to three, not to press ahead with recommendations put before them in a report by the local authority.

Mr Martin forgot to point out to the committee that he is " absolutely delighted" being able to extract an income from a dead operator who's vehicle and plate still operates from his office ! and that it is all profit as no revenue can be paid by a dead man.

dundeecabbie2009 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:41 pm

every office in town is a dead office now a days:sad:

gusmac · **Posted:** Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:05 pm

Over & Out wrote:

You knew what you signed on for so why cry about it after.

You also knew what you signed on for.
Your council have always had the right to determine what can and can't be a taxi, and they have always had the right to vary the conditions attached to it.
So why are you crying about it?

tx_op · **Posted:** Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:08 pm

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Articl ... 9?UserKey=

A bit confusing why a Unite Rep acting on his members requests, in one Scottish City is asking for a cap on numbers and, another Rep in Dundee is quite happy to hang his members out to dry in order to protect his own interests :roll:

and see already spiralling numbers increase monthly.

Then you have the SNP activists whilst taking Association membership fees, using their vested interests to shaft the same members :shock:

i certainly hope my fellow Dundee cabbies are now seeing the light regarding the above and, will seek fair and unpredujiced representation elsewhere.

Skull · **Joined:** Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:54 am **Posts:** 10460

tx_op wrote:

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2193789?UserKey=

A bit confusing why a Unite Rep acting on his members requests, in one Scottish City is asking for a cap on numbers and, another Rep in Dundee is quite happy to hang his members out to dry in order to protect his own interests :roll:

and see already spiralling numbers increase monthly.

Then you have the SNP activists whilst taking Association membership fees, using their vested interests to shaft the same members :shock:

i certainly hope my fellow Dundee cabbies are now seeing the light regarding the above and, will seek fair and unpredujiced representation elsewhere.

Your problem is the ideology. How can anyone claim to represent the working man while restricting his access to the tools of his trade? You might want a cap on plates but doesn't that put a union at odds with at least some of its members? Who says who gets what and who doesn't and who pays what and who doesn't? Isn't a cap on plates a conflict of interest when it creates a vested interest group? :-|

Frank Lay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:04 am **Posts:** 507

Skull wrote:

tx_op wrote:

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2193789?UserKey=

A bit confusing why a Unite Rep acting on his members requests, in one Scottish City is asking for a cap on numbers and, another Rep in Dundee is quite happy to hang his members out to dry in order to protect his own interests :roll:

and see already spiralling numbers increase monthly.

Then you have the SNP activists whilst taking Association membership fees, using their vested interests to shaft the same members :shock:

i certainly hope my fellow Dundee cabbies are now seeing the light regarding the above and, will seek fair and unpredujiced representation elsewhere.

Your problem is the ideology. How can anyone claim to represent the working man while restricting his access to the tools of his trade? You might want a cap on plates but doesn't that put a union at odds with at least some of its members? Who says who gets what and who doesn't and who pays what and who doesn't? Isn't a cap on plates a conflict of interest when it creates a vested interest group? :-|

Gary,
you and some others continaully use the words "vested interest" as if it is some sort of terrible thing.
Surely you realise that if every one who had a "vested interest" had no input into taxi affairs then there would be no input from owners, drivers or indeed anyone connected with the trade.
Everything would need to be decided by outsiders.
You and mad jimmy have a vested interest yourselves.

Jasbar · **Joined:** Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:58 pm **Posts:** 2665

And, how do drivers have any input to this trade exactly?

:lol:

Keep taking the tablets numpty.

Frank Lay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:04 am **Posts:** 507

Through associations, unions, radio companies, taxi suppliers and even councillors.

But as everyone has a "vested interest" you no doubt think they should shut up and let you speak for them as a self proclaimed spokesman.

Your arrogance is astounding!

Skull · **Joined:** Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:54 am **Posts:** 10460

Frank Lay wrote:

Through associations, unions, radio companies, taxi suppliers and even councillors.

But as everyone has a "vested interest" you no doubt think they should shut up and let you speak for them as a self proclaimed spokesman.

Your arrogance is astounding!

No Frank, it is your stupidity that's astounding. :roll:

A driver's status is simply that of casual labour. They don't have a voice let alone a vested interest to protect.

You are a dreamer Frank "through associations, unions, radio companies, taxi suppliers and even councillors". You have got to be kidding. :lol:

I don't believe that you believe some of the shi*e you come out with.

:lol:

Frank Lay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:04 am **Posts:** 507

You and mad jimmy would just love to be spokesmen for Edinburgh taxi drivers, wouldn't you.

But as you have made fools of yourselves so many times over so many years, it ain't gonna happen.

Try Dundee or Aberdeen.

tx_op · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:28 pm

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... K-V5sSzdnw

Both DTA and SNP implement the " Famous 25ft turning circle " and head in the other direction :shock:

in saloon cars !

Dundee's senior SNP activist Mr. Waters and Mr. Hunter both decide that another option should be added to the forthcoming consultation in order to retain saloon status by way of a mixed fleet.

As for Unite Union members..they vote for same while discriminating against other members !

tx_op · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:36 pm

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... 1yBRMnle9A

Kinda goes against the Councillor's code eh ?

Stationtone · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:51 pm

Word on the rank is that a garage or garages are objecting to a taxi operators licence being granted for not paying his bills, people in Glass houses should not throw stones.I have told you before john if you want to start a war of words then on you go then i will have my shot .

tx_op · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:22 pm

Stationtone wrote:

Word on the rank is that a garage or garages are objecting to a taxi operators licence being granted for not paying his bills, people in Glass houses should not throw stones.I have told you before john if you want to start a war of words then on you go then i will have my shot .

Your allegations are hearsay...what's above is in black and white !

i may just object to his after he stole and sold various bits from the TX2 then, tried to charge me after my cab failing the test twice ! maybe even get Vosa involved eh ?

and if you wanna start...on you go ! like the bible says..."let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"

Cannot believe you'd stoop to such a level in order to gain some favour :shock:

but two can play that game :wink:

Stationtone · **Posted:** Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:03 pm

John i was not on about your debt to cobbie , stoop so low you have a hard neck if you do not want me to name the other garage and how much you owe them do not post about me or the activist work i do for the SNP. In fact do not speak or contact me again, who needs enemy's when you have friends like you .

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