Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Fri May 01, 2026 12:38 pm

Board index » General » General issues

All times are UTC [ DST ]



Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 19 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
grandad
 Post subject: do they do any training?
PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:20 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
One of our Hackney drivers has just been pulled by the police for not wearing a seatbelt. It was the same officer who pulled the same driver a couple of months ago because he was carrying a child that was not in a child seat. :roll: :roll:

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
heathcote
PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:35 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:56 pm
Posts: 2553
I on asking that question was told 5 minutes on TAXI matters if they were lucky.
Top
 Profile  
 
Sussex
PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:48 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57350
Location: 1066 Country
grandad wrote:
One of our Hackney drivers has just been pulled by the police for not wearing a seatbelt. It was the same officer who pulled the same driver a couple of months ago because he was carrying a child that was not in a child seat. :roll: :roll:

Then the fella needs to make a complaint.

_________________
IDFIMH
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:54 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
Sussex wrote:
grandad wrote:
One of our Hackney drivers has just been pulled by the police for not wearing a seatbelt. It was the same officer who pulled the same driver a couple of months ago because he was carrying a child that was not in a child seat. :roll: :roll:

Then the fella needs to make a complaint.

That was a waste of time last time. The saga is on here somewhere.

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
davidsmith36
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:59 am 
Offline

Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 1:19 pm
Posts: 54
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ are exceptional for seatbelt use.

_________________
Taxi Driver App | Taxi booking solution | Uber Like App Development | Taxi Dispatch Software
Top
 Profile  
 
ven2112
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:45 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:04 am
Posts: 2555
davidsmith36 wrote:
Licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ are exceptional for seatbelt use.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: exempt perhaps ?? :wink:
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:47 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
Hackney carriage drivers are not required to wear a seatbelt

Private hire drivers (even UBER) are exempt when carrying passengers only

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:49 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
my van driving mate (working for businesspost) got pulled for not wearing a seatbelt in his Merc Sprinter, when he asked if multidrop drivers are exempt the copper said "they are but this is the M6 northbound, wheres your next drop?"

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
cabby john
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:50 pm 
Offline

Joined: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:20 am
Posts: 2948
Location: Over here!
wannabeeahack wrote:
Hackney carriage drivers are not required to wear a seatbelt

Private hire drivers (even UBER) are exempt when carrying passengers only


We have been over this one before! Re Hacks I think that you have to wear them if coming back from an out of Borough drop.

_________________
if you cannot be yourself, then who can you be.
Top
 Profile  
 
Chris the Fish
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:53 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:58 pm
Posts: 3568
Location: Plymouth
cabby john wrote:
We have been over this one before! Re Hacks I think that you have to wear them if coming back from an out of Borough drop.

That is absolutely correct.

_________________
Chris The Fish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdlyi5mc ... re=related
Top
 Profile  
 
heathcote
PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:58 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:56 pm
Posts: 2553
Does this mean a TAXI (hackney carriage)working on a private hire circuit in another Borough where it is not licensed as a TAXI the driver has to wear a seat belt at all times?

Think what the ACT states on vehicle licenses before answering this.
Top
 Profile  
 
grandad
PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:25 am 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:27 pm
Posts: 20130
heathcote wrote:
Does this mean a TAXI (hackney carriage)working on a private hire circuit in another Borough where it is not licensed as a TAXI the driver has to wear a seat belt at all times?

Think what the ACT states on vehicle licenses before answering this.

Which ACT?

_________________
Grandad,
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:04 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
heathcote wrote:
Does this mean a TAXI (hackney carriage)working on a private hire circuit in another Borough where it is not licensed as a TAXI the driver has to wear a seat belt at all times?

Think what the ACT states on vehicle licenses before answering this.



a taxi is always a taxi

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
wannabeeahack
PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:07 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:06 pm
Posts: 24391
Location: Twixt Heaven and Hell, but nearest Hell
Find where any borough or licensing limits or useage is mentioned?...


Quote:
There is no legal requirement to wear a seat belt if you're:
a driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing.
driving a goods vehicle, on deliveries, that is travelling no more than 50 metres between stops.
a licensed taxi driver who is 'plying for hire' or carrying passengers.



Quote:
Question

Why don’t taxi drivers have to wear seatbelts?
William, Old Street
Answer

** Definitive ** - REVOKED
Name: James O’Brien
Qualification: Taxi drivers’ favourite
Answer: It’s to ensure that passengers can’t strangle them and steal all their money. The rule dates back to the time before the plastic screen was introduced. I think minicab drivers also have the same exemption.



Quote:
2. When you don't need to wear a seat belt
You don’t need to wear a seat belt if you’re:

a driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing
in a vehicle being used for police, fire and rescue services
a passenger in a trade vehicle and you’re investigating a fault
driving a goods vehicle on deliveries that is travelling no more than 50 metres between stops
a licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ or carrying passengers



Quote:
Exemptions

There are some exemptions from wearing a seat belt. There is no legal requirement to wear a seat belt if you’re:

a driver who is reversing, or supervising a learner driver who is reversing
driving a goods vehicle, on deliveries, that is travelling no more than 50 metres between stops
a licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ or carrying passengers
You may be exempted from wearing a seat belt on medical grounds. In such circumstances your doctor may issue a 'Certificate of Exemption from Compulsory Seat Belt Wearing' if he or she decides that it is not suitable for you to wear a seat belt on medical grounds. This must be produced if the police ask you for it.

_________________
Of all the things ive lost, i miss my mind the most
Top
 Profile  
 
trotskys twin
PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:25 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed May 23, 2012 7:24 pm
Posts: 6755
ven2112 wrote:
davidsmith36 wrote:
Licensed taxi driver who is ‘plying for hire’ are exceptional for seatbelt use.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :roll: exempt perhaps ?? :wink:


ANOTHER....................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, MORON ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,EXCEPTIONAL FFS

TYPICAL CAB DRIVING CLOWN

_________________
All posts by this contributor are made in a strictly personal capacity

I AM PROUD TO BE A CITIZEN NOBODY'S SUBJECT http://www.republic.org.u

F88K EM ALL WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

BOOZE BOOZE BOOZE
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 2
  [ 19 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

Board index » General » General issues

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 261 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group