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PostPosted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:53 pm 
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by the looks of the press in recent days my man private reggie may be right :wink:


Nah no chance. :badgrin: If anything Uber is just learning how to play the game. So here in the UK they are buying into the legislation to keep everyone in authority sweet. =D> =D> =D> =D>

The punters will lap this app up. =D> =D> =D> =D>

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:12 am 
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captain cab wrote:
by the looks of the press in recent days my man private reggie may be right :wink:


Nah no chance. :badgrin: If anything Uber is just learning how to play the game. So here in the UK they are buying into the legislation to keep everyone in authority sweet. =D> =D> =D> =D>

The punters will lap this app up. =D> =D> =D> =D>


what rape cabs?

the media monster that created it - is now destroying it :shock: :shock:

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:19 am 
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what rape cabs?

the media monster that created it - is now destroying it :shock: :shock:


Maybe Murdoch's sold his uber shares :badgrin:

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:56 am 
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captain cab wrote:
Skull wrote:
captain cab wrote:
by the looks of the press in recent days my man private reggie may be right :wink:


Nah no chance. :badgrin: If anything Uber is just learning how to play the game. So here in the UK they are buying into the legislation to keep everyone in authority sweet. =D> =D> =D> =D>

The punters will lap this app up. =D> =D> =D> =D>


what rape cabs?

the media monster that created it - is now destroying it :shock: :shock:


Bollocks! Mark my words, it's all grist to the mill. Uber will come out this as heros... =D> =D> =D> =D>

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:21 am 
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Bollocks! Mark my words, it's all grist to the mill. Uber will come out this as heros... =D> =D> =D> =D>


yeah rapey ones

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 2:15 am 
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Bollocks! Mark my words, it's all grist to the mill. Uber will come out this as heros... =D> =D> =D> =D>


yeah rapey ones
And like rapey ones are not the staple diet of the Taxi/Ph trade :shock:

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:44 am 
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yeah rapey ones
And like rapey ones are not the staple diet of the Taxi/Ph trade :shock:[/quote]

you and your negative waves :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:17 am 
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Oh how they turn :roll:

It wasn't long ago Alias Thompson and Taylor where using the customer safety one in there pursuit of de-restriction :shock: Even worse they (he) is defending a company that can't control the possibility of serious breaches of customer safety, and worse still one of the Ts is promoting the shafting of the ordinary man in favour of the corporate profiteers, was his stance on the human rights of his fellow ordinaries just a guise, is it now proven that the Two Ts where as we suspected just out to shaft the whole trade and nothing but the Trade.

I think the case is now closed, the verdict, Guilty :badgrin:

Cabhappy the app we use does what it says on the tin, no complaints from me or my punters :D

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:42 pm 
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Private Reggie wrote:

Cabhappy the app we use does what it says on the tin, no complaints from me or my punters :D


Bit of a come down from 'the technology we use is second too none'". And " part of that service is a great App"


Don't mind you posting your opinion if you can back it up but it's all pontificating with no substance from you.

"well placed to stand up to whatever App companies think they can throw at us, we are adapting, we are evolving"

Who is? your company! Are you developing your app in response too your drivers and punters? Or the competition?

What is in the pipeline then? What are your developers working on? Nada! Because it is not your app you are buying only what is for sale!


"better apps are not right for Edinburgh, we have the app market covered with our bog standard one" Ok I'm para phrasing slightly.

Do you really believe that? You go on about co-operatives and what is good for the taxi trade.

Yet you try and convince your fellow trade members with empty statements infused with negativity about something they might find of advantage to them.
What's next Stalin? Will you be banning drivers from your company from using another app?

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"Private Reggie"Oh how they turn :roll:

It wasn't long ago Alias Thompson and Taylor where using the customer safety one in there pursuit of de-restriction :shock:


Correct!! \:D/

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Even worse they (he) is defending a company that can't control the possibility of serious breaches of customer safety, and worse still one of the Ts is promoting the shafting of the ordinary man in favour of the corporate profiteers, was his stance on the human rights of his fellow ordinaries just a guise, is it now proven that the Two Ts where as we suspected just out to shaft the whole trade and nothing but the Trade.


Pretty much!! \:D/

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I think the case is now closed, the verdict, Guilty :badgrin:


Not guilty but happy to be of service. =D> =D> =D>

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Cabhappy the app we use does what it says on the tin, no complaints from me or my punters :D


Dougie, the app you use is a silly wee local app and nothing like the Global Uber app that flashes up free taxi rides on your phone. :badgrin: :badgrin: =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 6:25 pm 
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Looks good to me....... =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> When this appears in Edinburgh, I'm sure Dougie will be the first to sign up.... =D> =D> =D> =D>

https://partners.uber.com/signup/london ... 10434bcd86

Sort of reminds you of the City Cabs app #-o #-o #-o #-o #-o #-o

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:26 pm 
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Ouch :shock:

http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/11/Uber-driv ... o=facebook

Is your Data safe from hackers :shock:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the ... r-hackers/


Just for you Cab Happy :shock:

http://www.cordic.com/smartbooker.html

An app that is a part of a circuit and has back up from a company that can guarantee it complies with all laws and regulations is a better app than one that doesn't want to comply, the app we use is safe, it doesn't carry worth while hackable data, no personal data a requirement upon signing up, just a straight forward name, address and phone number required, the safest way to book online or do any kind of purchasing online is to know who you are doing business with, the Uber way will scare the life out of a huge majority, fact :wink:

My advice, stick with an App that works with a circuit, one that acts within the law, Cab Happy a local App is all that is required :D

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 8:02 pm 
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Private Reggie wrote:
Ouch :shock:

http://metro.co.uk/2014/12/11/Uber-driv ... o=facebook

Is your Data safe from hackers :shock:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the ... r-hackers/


Just for you Cab Happy :shock:

http://www.cordic.com/smartbooker.html

An app that is a part of a circuit and has back up from a company that can guarantee it complies with all laws and regulations is a better app than one that doesn't want to comply, the app we use is safe, it doesn't carry worth while hackable data, no personal data a requirement upon signing up, just a straight forward name, address and phone number required, the safest way to book online or do any kind of purchasing online is to know who you are doing business with, the Uber way will scare the life out of a huge majority, fact :wink:

My advice, stick with an App that works with a circuit, one that acts within the law, Cab Happy a local App is all that is required :D



Dougie, Uber has really got you and your chums rattled. :shock: :badgrin: :badgrin: :badgrin: :badgrin: :badgrin: :badgrin:

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Good Job Reggie.

The app your using is getting better. No point in slagging off competitors is there now. Doing a great job emphasising the future of apps and e-com for taxis too.
I'm intrigued though.
How do you charge customers for non cash jobs without taking card details?
Or pay drivers for the card jobs without holding their bank details?

Setting aside Über for now it's geared up mainly for the PH market. Oh that's right Cordic sells to PH too. That's why it works best through a booking office. Booking offices cost plenty to run, well you know that because you pay the fees.
But Taxis are public hire and don't need a booking office. Worth paying a bit for extra jobs. Some agree some not.

But what about an app that can do everything a booking office does without the huge costs, now that's the future eh!
An app owned by drivers, designed by drivers, promoted by drivers, working for drivers, and used only by Taxi drivers.
An app where the only details you need to provide are name, phone, email and vehicle. Bank details are a choice.
Driver choice, don't want card jobs - don't. Do cash only.

A taxi drivers app!

If only.


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PostPosted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:43 am 
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Cabhappy wrote:
Good Job Reggie.

The app your using is getting better. No point in slagging off competitors is there now. Doing a great job emphasising the future of apps and e-com for taxis too.
I'm intrigued though.
How do you charge customers for non cash jobs without taking card details?
Or pay drivers for the card jobs without holding their bank details?

Setting aside Über for now it's geared up mainly for the PH market. Oh that's right Cordic sells to PH too. That's why it works best through a booking office. Booking offices cost plenty to run, well you know that because you pay the fees.
But Taxis are public hire and don't need a booking office. Worth paying a bit for extra jobs. Some agree some not.

But what about an app that can do everything a booking office does without the huge costs, now that's the future eh!
An app owned by drivers, designed by drivers, promoted by drivers, working for drivers, and used only by Taxi drivers.
An app where the only details you need to provide are name, phone, email and vehicle. Bank details are a choice.
Driver choice, don't want card jobs - don't. Do cash only.

A taxi drivers app!

If only.



I think the Uber app has everything pretty much covered. =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>


https://partners.uber.com/signup/london ... 10434bcd86


You Are...

An experienced professional driver with a private-hire license and commercial insurance.
Your Vehicle Is...

An executive-level, new shape E-class or equivalent vehicle that comfortably seats 4 passengers.



You Are...

A professional driver with a private-hire license and commercial insurance.
Your Vehicle Is...

A saloon or MPV that comfortably seats 4-8 passengers.


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An experienced professional chauffeur with a private-hire license and commercial insurance.
Your Vehicle Is...

A chauffeur-level, recent model long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, or equivalent.



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Currently a taxi driver certified and licensed by the city.
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A commercial taxi vehicle.
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