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PostPosted: Sun May 16, 2010 8:34 pm 
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I think the key points are:



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Last night Scottish Labour justice spokesman Richard Baker said: "The News of the World is to be congratulated for highlighting this problem. The Scottish Government needs to get a grip of this."
Nationalist MSP Sandra White told us she will raise the issue with Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.
A Scottish Government spokesman insisted: "These are serious allegations. We urge anyone with evidence to present it to the local licensing authorities."



It will be interesting to see what happens next. It's not like anyone can now claim everything legal and in the public interest. The incorporation loophole will have to be closed or the plug pulled so artificial plate values disappear altogether. One thing for sure, the trade in plates can't continue for much longer. Especially when the C.E.C has the licence appeals going through the courts. :wink:
I think the only point is this one : "THESE ARE SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS, WE URGE ANYONE WITH EVIDENCE TO PRESENT IT TO THE LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITIES,"

Now i paid for my plate 9 years ago and there has never been a court challenge to suggest that me or the guy i paid had done any wrong :lol: Everything is and still is perfectly Legal, SO THAT WILL BE THAT THEN WE MOVE ON until the council do something about the only problem, MULTI PLATE HOLDING in both trades, in my opinion especially the PHC :wink:

RESTRICTION RESTRICTION the tighter the better!

Where are you Jimbo :lol: :lol:

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All that happens is that the company in whose plate is registered has a change of director(s). something that happen s quite openly and legally in every trade or profession. There is no transfer of plate, nor is there a value put on any plate.


Isn't this just a mechanism employed by CEC and the Edinburgh trade to get around the fact that selling plates is not allowed under the CGSA 1982?

Apart from the plate, what exactly does the new company director get for his £50k investment?



Wait for it Gusmac, some clown will say, goodwill. :roll:


It doesn't matter what you or skull think the cash is for. You want to buy a company that holds a taxi licence? You agree a price and pay it or you don't. Simple as that!

Look at the NotW article, one minute they scream about closing a LEGAL loophole, next they talk about a "black market" in plates - so are the transfers within the law or not? Make up your mind!

As for taylor, it is disgraceful that he misquotes a judge's statement in a rape case in order to promote his view on derestriction. Absolutely immoral, disgusting and only serves to prove his manic obsession about derestriction being a panacea for just about all the evils in the world.

In Edinburgh we are well used to taylor plumbing the depths of depravity just to fulfil his pathological desire for publicity.

What taylor doesn't know, he just makes up (and he is ignorant of most subjects he sounds off about)


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It doesn't matter what you or skull think the cash is for. You want to buy a company that holds a taxi licence? You agree a price and pay it or you don't. Simple as that!

How many have bought companies without a licence. Of course they wouldn't because such a company is worthless. The company has no value without the licence. Therefore what you are buying is the licence. The company aspect is just a mirage to cover the fact that licences are being transferred. The system was introduced ostensibly to allow licences to be passed onto descendants on death of the licence holder. It is now being abused.

Look at the NotW article, one minute they scream about closing a LEGAL loophole, next they talk about a "black market" in plates - so are the transfers within the law or not? Make up your mind!

I know you are hard of thinking but the legal loophole is incorporation, the blackmarket is what resulted from it. How difficult can it be to understand this. Only a vested interest myopia like yours swannee could get it wrong.

As for taylor, it is disgraceful that he misquotes a judge's statement in a rape case in order to promote his view on derestriction. Absolutely immoral, disgusting and only serves to prove his manic obsession about derestriction being a panacea for just about all the evils in the world.

Lady Smith stated openly that what this female needed was a licensed taxi to take her home safely to her hostel. How is this a misquote. The key word is "needed" the fact she didn't get one. Had the market been dictating supply then she may have, or again she may not. But unless and until the market is allowed to determine supply there will always be the question for the council to answer what the hell they think they're doing artificially limiting supply to prop up a blackmarket while the public are put at risk.

In Edinburgh we are well used to taylor plumbing the depths of depravity just to fulfil his pathological desire for publicity.

Curious that you believe that my asserting workers' rights to unfettered access to the tools of his trade and a fair shake for customers by not denying them the fullest access to the service, like every other commercial sector, is somehow plumbing the depths of depravity. A triumph of hope over reality I think.

What taylor doesn't know, he just makes up (and he is ignorant of most subjects he sounds off about)

What Taylor says he says in the full glare of publicity. I am not ashamed of my views, I articulate them well and forcefully. And that's what upsets you. I said from the outset that this trade is going to de-restrict. The fight doesn't end until it has. Now get used to it.

Human Rights and competition law supports my position. Every other market sector shows the way. There is no reason for the taxi market to operate any differently.

Swannee. You are out of step here. You have been allowed to buy into an illusion. But you did it of your own free, but stupid, will. It's YOUR fault, not any other's.

You really got to get a handle on it.

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Private Reggie wrote:
I think the key points are:


Now i paid for my plate 9 years ago


Well that says it all Dougie. Your words not mine.

You "paid for your plate". Not a company mind you, just a "plate". And we all know that plates are non-transferable.

Your own admission. You bought a pup.

I rest my case.

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Jasbar wrote:
Private Reggie wrote:
I think the key points are:


Now i paid for my plate 9 years ago


Well that says it all Dougie. Your words not mine.

You "paid for your plate". Not a company mind you, just a "plate". And we all know that plates are non-transferable.

Your own admission. You bought a pup.

I rest my case.

:lol:

I've STATED many times that "I've paid for the operational right to use the plate, not own the plate",
Again you twist the truth

I rest my case NUMPTY

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Jasbar wrote:
Private Reggie wrote:
I think the key points are:


Now i paid for my plate 9 years ago


Well that says it all Dougie. Your words not mine.

You "paid for your plate". Not a company mind you, just a "plate". And we all know that plates are non-transferable.

Your own admission. You bought a pup.

I rest my case.

:lol:


Did you not unerstand what you youself said Dougie?

You said that you paid for your plate 9 years ago.

Anyone else share this eminent "businessman's" inability to understand simple English?

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Jasbar wrote:
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Private Reggie wrote:
I think the key points are:


Now i paid for my plate 9 years ago


Well that says it all Dougie. Your words not mine.

You "paid for your plate". Not a company mind you, just a "plate". And we all know that plates are non-transferable.

Your own admission. You bought a pup.

I rest my case.

:lol:


Did you not unerstand what you youself said Dougie?

You said that you paid for your plate 9 years ago.

Anyone else share this eminent "businessman's" inability to understand simple English?

:wink:

I'm comfortable with my statement :D Your statements!!! my god you must feel nervous everytime you go out :lol:

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Private Reggie wrote:
I've STATED many times that "I've paid for the operational right to use the plate, not own the plate",
Again you twist the truth

I rest my case NUMPTY

no Dougie you were granted a license to operate a public license by the local authority.

what money exchange hands between you and the previous operator is the funny part where you believed you actually have a right of ownership or as you put a contract in place to operate as long as you wish.

you did not pay for the operational rights as you put it,because those rights only exist as long as the authority See's fit.

if they ever derestric Dougie i think you'll have a hard time convincing a court that you are entitled to any form of compensation,but you seem daft enough to try :lol: :lol:


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oh btw, please don't approach the guy who drives my taxi enquiring about me.


he thought you were some sort of nut job.
i assured him that you are :wink: :wink:


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btw if i sell my plates how can i claim I'm selling the goodwill,when I've always treated my costumers with contempt :lol: :lol: :lol:

if so what is the person that buys the plate paying for :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Does Keir still have a very strong vested interest in EPH and the Buses????


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btw if i sell my plates how can i claim I'm selling the goodwill,when I've always treated my costumers with contempt :lol: :lol: :lol:

if so what is the person that buys the plate paying for :lol: :lol: :lol:



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btw if i sell my plates how can i claim I'm selling the goodwill,when I've always treated my costumers with contempt :lol: :lol: :lol:

if so what is the person that buys the plate paying for :lol: :lol: :lol:

answer=

a restricted share of a population of disgruntled customers that have little choice in a restricted market. :lol: :lol: :lol:


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I was going to say "badwill" :lol:

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oh btw, please don't approach the guy who drives my taxi enquiring about me.


he thought you were some sort of nut job.
i assured him that you are :wink: :wink:

It was a CIVIL approach :D I was concerned about you :wink: I was wondering if all the abuse you've been getting was too much, i mean an S reg with a driver woooooo :lol:

You've brainwashed him well, i only said where's ALI tonight, my god he took it so personal i had to tell him don't take it personal, his educated response, "YOU SHOULD KNOW , YOU SHOULD KNOW", EHHH!!!

Good luck to the guy :lol:

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