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Cabbies' calendar meters are 'expensive'

Plans to install "calendar controlled" meters in taxis across part of Lancashire are to be reconsidered over cost concerns.

Last year Wyre Council approved plans to fit the meters, which automatically add extras – for late night and Christmas and New Year fares – to all taxis in the borough.

But there are concerns from some in the trade that the meters, costing £300 to £400 each, are too expensive.

Only Blackpool and Burnley councils require cabs to have the meters, with Fylde Council requiring them only in Hackney cabs.

The plans will be debated at a council licensing committee meeting tomorrow.

Peterborough Communications!

MR320 ( calendar controlled) Taxi Meter Fitted From £200.00

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

£200 max, less if bought in bulk FFS they should be made manditory nationwide

I have to wonder how old their meters are. I don't think you can buy a new one now that isn't calendar controlled.

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My Halda M12 is 17 years old and it is, so there's must still have the hire handle attached

Certain Cygnus models are non calendar; but the price difference is negligable.

CC

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

And by "Nation" I suppose you mean Scotland?

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Former taxi driver

My Sheriff must 20 years old and is time locked, so God knows what those guys have!

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Oh yes they are CC, or can be set that way with a chip download

I think you're mistaken.

CC

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

Thats the one Guss

Nearly every cab here has one and they are definitely calender control ed

Its a council rule

I was certain when I got mine last year I was offered non calendar;

that aside, calendar control seems a waste of time to me.

CC

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

It stops some of the less scrupulous from charging the wrong rate.

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Peterborough Communications!

Please note skippy.

You can but a non calendar MR320 and a calendar version.

CC

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