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BB, Do you ever feel like Moses holding back the (no pun) red sea? :D


GBC, Do you feel like Goliath b4 he got hit on the nut?

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GBC, Do you feel like Goliath b4 he got hit on the nut?



Nope, because that would require the opposition to have some intelligence and intuition . . . . instead I see a rather small organisation so tied up in their political beliefs (led by a couple of clowns) that they can't see the next Conservative administration of London coming, and their vision of a Socialist London crumbling.

So I should be safe for a number of years to come . . . in fact probably well beyond my retirement date.

After that? Well I’ll be in 'the artic' fishing :wink:


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GBC, Do you feel like Goliath b4 he got hit on the nut?



Nope, because that would require the opposition to have some intelligence and intuition . . . . instead I see a rather small organisation so tied up in their political beliefs (led by a couple of clowns) that they can't see the next Conservative administration of London coming, and their vision of a Socialist London crumbling.

So I should be safe for a number of years to come . . . in fact probably well beyond my retirement date.

After that? Well I’ll be in 'the artic' fishing :wink:




I seem to remember another Tory politician promising everything :roll:

I also think Terry has done very well in London for the PH lads, perhaps thats the problem?

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BB.another rant from a very jealous/ lonely sole,obviously no one loves him anymore,also have you seen the "POSH" side of herts,,,,,i wonder what kind of rewards are given by his beloved nta (nothing tangible actually)so no point in being a member then,also would like to see a list of achievments gained for the drivers ,probably fit on the back of a postage stamp.. 8)


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BB.another rant from a very jealous/ lonely sole,obviously no one loves him anymore,also have you seen the "POSH" side of herts,,,,,i wonder what kind of rewards are given by his beloved nta (nothing tangible actually)so no point in being a member then,also would like to see a list of achievments gained for the drivers ,probably fit on the back of a postage stamp.. 8)



Hi Steve, how's Terry?

How’s your 5th 12 hour day? :D

In true GMB style, I see you have great difficulty in punctuation and the appropriate use of capital letters.

Still, I'll give you a few weeks / months and like the rest of them you'll crawl back into your hole after making yourself look silly.

Sometimes in life you have to accept certain folks have the ability to pass the Knowledge / DSA / CRB and enjoy a lifetime career, and others will sit on the sidelines and shout abuse as they come to realise they will be in a dead end Minicab job with a dead end future.

That's life, learn to accept it.


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I also think Terry has done very well in London for the PH lads, perhaps thats the problem?



For instance?

Stopping at the side of the road to let someone out?

Marvellous. :D


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BB.another rant from a very jealous/ lonely sole,obviously no one loves him anymore,also have you seen the "POSH" side of herts,,,,,i wonder what kind of rewards are given by his beloved nta (nothing tangible actually)so no point in being a member then,also would like to see a list of achievments gained for the drivers ,probably fit on the back of a postage stamp.. 8)





the ability to pass the Knowledge / DSA / CRB and enjoy a lifetime career


Thats me :D

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I did'nt go into the working week and renumeration side though MrBB. :-$


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I also think Terry has done very well in London for the PH lads, perhaps thats the problem?



For instance?

Stopping at the side of the road to let someone out?

Marvellous. :D


Mr GBC,

Lets try and get one thing clear, there are no mini-cabs, in case you didn't notice there is now the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998.

Yes red routes, next bus lanes, roof signs?, representation for many PH drivers with the authorities.

You can keep mocking, but we know who makes the decisions and having access to those people is most important.

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I did'nt go into the working week and renumeration side though MrBB. :-$


Mr GBC,

I don't begrudge you London guys a single bean, you do your knowledge and deserve every bean you get.

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Yes red routes, next bus lanes, roof signs?, representation for many PH drivers with the authorities.



Jet engines? A reduced tax rate? Free holidays? It's great suggesting all these things Mr BB, but you know as well as I do there's keeping it realistic, and Bus Lanes, Roof signs and the word 'Taxi' won't be happening.
Why do you think theirs been no movement in the 5 years they've been licensed? Terry can't even get movement on a simple drivers shield for their cars, never mind dressing them up as psuedo Taxi's!

Two out three Mayoral candidates agree. :D


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Lets try and get one thing clear, there are no mini-cabs, in case you didn't notice there is now the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998.



Best you tell the licensing authority, TFL then Mr BB.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/findaride/

I'm sure that says 'Minicabs' :D


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brightonbreezy wrote:

Yes red routes, next bus lanes, roof signs?, representation for many PH drivers with the authorities.



Jet engines? A reduced tax rate? Free holidays? It's great suggesting all these things Mr BB, but you know as well as I do there's keeping it realistic, and Bus Lanes, Roof signs and the word 'Taxi' won't be happening.
Why do you think theirs been no movement in the 5 years they've been licensed? Terry can't even get movement on a simple drivers shield for their cars, never mind dressing them up as psuedo Taxi's!

Two out three Mayoral candidates agree. :D


brightonbreezy wrote:
Lets try and get one thing clear, there are no mini-cabs, in case you didn't notice there is now the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998.



Best you tell the licensing authority, TFL then Mr BB.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/findaride/

I'm sure that says 'Minicabs' :D


I think I will :lol: , bound to take notice :roll: Beggers belief really!

Lets hope we get Ken back. :D

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i wonder what kind of rewards are given by his beloved nta (nothing tangible actually)so no point in being a member then,

Mr Red Devil, if you want to get into your stupidity on TDO re the NTA, can I ask you nicely not to, cos you know, I know and everyone else knows it's boll**ks.

So please go back to Tony's site and carry on ruining that forum with your NTA rubbish. ](*,)

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I have to say that I have met several members of the NTA. I have always found them to be polite and educated individuals on Taxi matters.

I know, that I, and the GMB PDB will not agree with them on all matters, However, I hope that when required both our organisations will be able to work together for the benifit of the Taxi & Private Hire trade.

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