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So more importantly, when are you going to make City Cabs a Pay-As-You-Go system like that of UBER and GETTAXI? I can't see why anyone would vote against that proposal. Oh and 8% commission on each job sounds just about right...

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
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I know, I know you keep saying you'd never want to join us ******** again but I'm thinking Uber are missing a trick not having you as their man running operations in Scotland!

So Skull, do you have the bottle to apply for the job? Come on you can put all that bitterness too good use!

And although we've seen one small step in positivity from you, this could be a giant leap for mankind!

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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."

Not for me Artur, I am happy where I am. And what bitterness are you talking about? I have been nothing but positive in backing a Pay - As - You - Go- City Cabs. It was Les after all who claimed that City Cabs were only charging 8% commission on on each job so it makes perfect sense to beat UBER and GETTAXI at their own game. Oh and I am sure the drivers and shareholders of City Cabs would be jumping up and down with joy at the prospect of no monthly radio dues having to be paid in advance.

Quite honestly Artur, Les has hit the jackpot with this idea. Unless of course, his claim of 8% commission on each job is a load of Cods-wallop, which in reality, might mean City Cabs charging as much or even more than UBER or GETTAXI?

So Artur do you agree with Les and me that a Pay - As - You -Go - City Cabs, is an out and out WINNER?

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

I would just ask anyone reading Mr Skull's version of my comparison on costs between the new App charges to the current radio fees to read my posts.

One minute you are asking us to believe that you have spent your time away from the Taxi Trade in a productive way by reading and educating yourself. This is hardly a good example. Your assessment of my comments and the statements you are overselling kind of lose mileage through the ability of others to read and understand what has been written.

Now on a more serious note a little birdie told me today that you really do miss not being able to get out there and drive a taxi. A bit hard to believe at first but then it does explain the reasons you keep visiting this site to keep your hand in.

I did notice that in your last post your tone is beginning to sour again. Is the honeymoon over?

Good evening Skull. I was beginning to develope a soft spot for you, I was beginning to find you quite amusing. You then go and spoil it all with all this bitterness and madness.
You claim you are happy where you are. It's Easter Skull and you should never put all your eggs in one basket. I can see you as the Top Cat of Über in Edinburgh, and possibly beyond.

You would be known as the Übermeister!!! Think of that Skull.

Thousands of people chanting for the Übermeister. You would love the adulation you would receive.

Surly this has to be better than being surrounded by dogs Skull? Give it a serious thought Skull.

The only problem I can see would be the initials from Top Cat. TC, people may come up with two other words to describe you! But you can handle that Skull.
Good luck if you apply. The Kaizer has got your back.

Well thanks for that Kaizer, your faith in me is very reassuring. However, I can honestly say that this forum is as close as I want to get to taxi driving or having anything to do with the likes of Les and Co. such is more than a body can stand. Oh no, I know when I am well off and I feel great and my kind of work is short hours with no stress and it is very good for your health. Happy as a pig... one might say.

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

So you don't think a Pay - As - You - Go City Cabs is the way forward? This couldn't be because the commission that City Cab would have to charge their members might surpass anything that GETTAXI or UBER are charging?

So Les tell us your reasons why you would be against a Pay - As - You - Go City Cabs? You were quick enough to quote an 8% commission comparison on each job when it suited your argument, so lets have it?

Oh and Les, you never spoke to any little birdie that told you anything of the sort...

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
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It wasn't a birdie Skull, more the mann


Come on Skull! Uber needs you

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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."

BULLSHIT!!

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
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Lesley writes:

Les, I was being generous when quoting your claim of 8% commission on each job. You did, in fact, claim a commission of less than 8% on each job.

So Les I am not misquoting you in any way and if your claims are correct, City Cabs could easily operate a Pay - As - You - Go commission based system to compete with that of UBER and GETTAXI and beat them at their own game. So what is stopping you?

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

I posted the figures for my vehicle and what I paid per job for myself and drivers.
I did this to make a comparison to the App companies fees.

I have not suggested that the radio companies should apply a commission form of charging but it is understandable and predictable that you are trying to make it so.

I hope that I have contributed some positive input on this forum but it is time to go. Educated or not Skull your constant bitterness is tiresome and mind numbing.

I wonder if you will still be here this time next year same old with same old made up screen names.
Anyone want to give odds on that.
And you say your educated through reading books!!!!!

The fact that the whole Edinburgh section of this national forum has allowed itself to be dragged down to base level by a disaffected individual i am certain is disappointing to the majority of genuine taxi drivers who visit this site for quality information. It could be used for a totally different reason than just spreading hatred.

Below is a small example of what has turned out to be a repetitive 8 year long sermon which was posted yesterday.

les mcvay wrote:

A young man of 21 attended our Taxi School a few years ago. He passed the topographical test first time at the tender age of 22. He paid the extra insurance premium himself due to his young age. Not long after his fiancé passed her test. They now have their own taxi at the age of 25.


Skull Reply

Wow!! He bought a taxi plate that he cannot own and which holds no intrinsic value just to have a job. Oh and I bet he now has a cab*igger of his own to prop-up his pretendy little business working long hours for sh*t pay, picking up shi* people. But at least he gets to swan around pretending he is a businessman.

Les all you talk is absolute shi*e!! It's complete and utter bullshi*!! And that's not negativity, that's a FACT!! Oh and now that GETTAXI and UBER have appeared on the scene you and your ilk are being found out.

Les, the question is: If you can afford to charge commission of (your words) "less than 8% on each job" then why wouldn't City Cabs operate a Pay-As-You-Go based system to compete directly with that of GETTAXI and UBER to beat them at their own game?

Now give it your best shot... I am sure your shareholders will be very interested in your answer? They are paying your salary after all....

Oh and Les, it's a pretty reasonable question and throwing a hissy fit won't make it go away.

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

When Les comes out of hiding see if someone can get him to answer the question above?

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

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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."

It should be noted that, at the very least, Les & Co. should be coming up with a financial breakdown on a Pay-As- You-Go percentage based system, to draw a comparison between what City Cabs members are paying per job with that of UBER and GETTAXI? Oh and this should be an independent financial breakdown and not one written on the back of a fag packet by Les Mcvey.

Oh and my bet is, Lesley's 8% per job falls way short of the mark and this is why he is getting all bent out of shape when being asked the question.

So members of City Cabs is it not about time you found out how much you are really paying per job with your up front and paid in advance radio dues.

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