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Price of applying for a phc car has come down from £1600 to £500, Welcome to Edinburgh UBER, 3 cars for the price of one

I might get one for my son who is leaving the RAF at the end of the year. In fact, he could use the car he bought with the money he made on tour in Afghan.

No finance on the car and straight in for a £500 licence....

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"

Glad your son made it through his tour safe in Afghanistan Skull. Must be a weight off your mind.

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"I'm going to tell you the story about the geese which fly 5,000 miles from Canada to France. They fly in V-formation but the second ones don't fly. They're the subs for the first ones. And then the second ones take over - so it's teamwork."

And get straight down to that Airport PH rank.

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IDFIMH

Aye he had a few hairy moments but nothing compared to some of the shi* that was going down. Oh and typical of the British and their rules of engagement. They couldn't just shoot someone for suspecting they were up to no good. The yanks on the other hand were shoot ing at anyone that even remotely resembled the Taliban.

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"

Now there's a thought....

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"

Uber currently take 20% - 25% commission on every job.
Again I would refer to the links I have posted on this forum detailing the driver protests in cities where they have taken a substantial market share then driving the take home pay of the drivers down.

Skull why wouldn't you encourage your son to sit his brief and become a Public Hire driver with the prospect of joining a radio company and if he works the radio, resists the temptations to while away his time taking part in endless gossip groups on the ranks, and looks for work he would pay less than 8% commission on each job.
Also his long term prospects would be rosier within an Association type radio company who only pitch their "commission" at a level to finance the long term future of that company. No profits for shareholders and any profits made are put back into the company for the long term future development of the company and the driver.
I don't think any of the new App companies will be investing their profits into the welfare of the drivers indeed their stated intentions are the development of driverless cars.

I know that you are in a fixed state of hatred towards the taxi trade but if you are serious about getting your son a reasonably well paid job with little output get him to sit his brief.
City Cabs did run a taxi school for around 3 years. We had a 100% pass rate and we still have a comprehensive pack available that would perhaps help him on his way. You would be welcome to have one for him.

This is a genuine offer as City Cabs are involved with the Armed Forces looking to give returning soldiers, who are interested in getting into the Taxi Trade, a helping hand.

Les there is so many ways in which the above is shi*e but I just can't be arsed answering at the moment. However, your lack of understanding when it comes to your own trade and these tech companies is breathtaking...

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"

To argue with a man who has renounced the use of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead.

Don't quite get the rates these apps are charging. Why would I want to give gettaxi 10% every job. Can't see running an app being particularly costly or needing a lot of staff. I'd rather pay less and know I'm helping an Edinburgh based company employing people here. 20-25% for uber!

Les my friend not that long ago you stated at a government enquiry that city cabs still had a taxi school , more falsehoods from you I take it . Unfortunately I'm away for 10 days so don't wait up for me but I will read up on all your posts when I get back .

It is reassuring to know that you are hanging on to my every word. It is also good to know that you are coming out from behind your curtain to get away for a while. I take it your plan is to leave your other half behind to keep posting and then he will have a break when you return.

Or perhaps s fresh start altogether and whole new identity.

Les writes:

Where do you get these figures of 20% - 25%?



No don’t refer the links you have posted. How about pointing to the factual source material you are using for your claims?



I don’t want my son to become a cab**igger propping up some little pretendy businessman type working for a radio circuit. Oh and where you get this 8% commission on each job is beyond me? You don’t pay commission on jobs when working on a radio circuit. You are tied into a rental or as an owner/shareholder you pay radio dues whether you are working or not.



What a load of [edited by admin]!! Honestly Les, if the above was, in fact, the case drivers would be earning more than double what they do now and in line with their committee members salaries.



No, App companies will not be investing their profits into the welfare of drivers but then again neither do City Cabs. Dream on son…



Les I could teach him myself to pass the brief and in at least half the time it would take him with any Taxi School.



Les driving a taxi for some part-time cash is one thing but taking the job seriously and doing it for a living, is something completely different. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"

I stated previously I worked the commission based on how many jobs my vehicle covered over these months and the return I got for my radio dues. I am well aware the radio companies do not not charge commission but I converted these dues into a "commission" format to enable a comparison

Look at Uber's web site to see their commission charges.

The taxi trade is many things to many people and there is no doubt some struggle with the working concept behind it. Some take to it and make a very good living from it others do not.

As far as your obnoxious phrase with which you choose to refer to those who have a rental then they too can make a very good living out of our business.
Whether an owner or a driver, what you put into it will determine your take home pay.

You are steeped in bitterness and that ultimately led to you losing your licence.
Sorry, but I refer to my last post referring to the fact that until you drop this anger there is indeed no prospect of reasoning with you.

The taxi business wasn't for you but it is, it has been, and it will be for thousands of others through their own choosing for many years to come.

I dare say you will be on here in 2023 with over 20,000 posts to your credit delivering the same sermons you have been for the last eight years.

The Real Taxi Driver / Saul will most likely be on his umpteenth pseudonym.

Good luck to you both.
(That is you Skull and you TRTD / Saul)

Les writes:

Bullshit!! Okay, instead of charging radio dues work on job commission just charge the drivers and owners commission on each job? My bet is you would be out of business in a week. Your “comparison” would only work if you took it over a year and figured in time off, sick leave and working with or without a driver paying you a rental.


I can’t find what you are referring to perhaps you could point it out?


What working concept? Les, driving a taxi means working long hours doing a sh*t job picking up sh*t people for shi* pay.



A driver is simply a cabni**** he has no rights and no say in his trade whatsoever. And that my son, is a fact!!
Aye and its sh*t! Just try making a living in forty hours or less a week?


No Les. I tell it how it is and all you do is blow bubbles. As for my licence, I simply could not allow them to treat me the way they would you and then grovel at their feet begging them to keep my licence.



No one with even half a brain drives a taxi by choice. They do it because they can’t find anything else or out of necessity.


Les you are a clown and it’s because of people like you, your trade is going down the plughole. So well done Lesley... City Cabs will be no more in a few years and so will your gravy train, you can bank on it.

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"