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Man robbed and assaulted by fellow passenger in unlicensed taxi in Biggleswade

A MAN was robbed and beaten by another men an unlicensed taxi - sparking a police appeal for witnesses.

The man left the White Hart pub in Biggleswade at approximately 12.30am on Sunday, June 18 and approached a vehicle, which he believed to be a taxi.

The car took him to The Green, in Beeston, before another passenger in the car proceeded to steal his wallet and assault him.

Investigations have found that this car was not a licensed taxi.

Detective Constable Amanda Durrant, investigating, said: "Fortunately the man was not injured in this incident but it was still a nasty attack which has understandably left him feeling shaken.

"I'm appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault, which we believe happened just before 1am, as well as anyone who saw a light coloured vehicle in the vicinity of the White Hart pub, to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 31 of 18 June, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/man- ... story.html

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

so this is a story about somebody getting into an ordinary car and getting battered think it's on the wrong forum really

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

It might well have been one of those pesky PH.

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IDFIMH

Investigations have found that this car was not a licensed taxi.

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Correct, not a licensed TAXI, could still be a licensed PH.

but journalists are totally oblivious to the distinction

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

F*** me the rows I have had on TDO and long gone taxi/PH trade forums over the 'not a taxi' issue in respect of PH.

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IDFIMH

And so are all private hire operators and their drivers who advertise and call themselves TAXI service or taxi driver,must include a fair view on this forum in this assertion.

Question...I would like to know out of interest what makes you think that hackneys have the sole right to use the word TAXI....bearing in mind advertising law.....British law .. and .. EU law..

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

The lawful definition is in several Acts of Parliament.
All adverts or claims are supposed to be honest ,truthful,accurate and not misleading when claiming private hire is a TAXI are not.

Please elaborate.

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Do you require everyone to educate you?
Transport Act 1985.
ASA running national advert guidance on advertising for last 12 months.

Transport Act 1985.


And ? where

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Is that not enough for you,it is indisputable in its definition.

Well I have the book...which page and paragraph..1985

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!