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Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:11 pm ]
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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
Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:05 pm ]
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£200 max, less if bought in bulk FFS they should be made manditory nationwide
Author:  gusmac [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:14 pm ]
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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.
Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:20 pm ]
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My Halda M12 is 17 years old and it is, so there's must still have the hire handle attached
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:25 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
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.


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

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Author:  jimbo [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:26 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
£200 max, less if bought in bulk FFS they should be made manditory nationwide


And by "Nation" I suppose you mean Scotland?
Author:  echo15 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:28 pm ]
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My Sheriff must 20 years old and is time locked, so God knows what those guys have! :lol:
Author:  gusmac [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:33 pm ]
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Image
Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:34 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
gusmac wrote:
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.


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

CC


Oh yes they are CC, or can be set that way with a chip download
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:35 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:

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


I think you're mistaken.

CC
Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:35 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
Image


Thats the one Guss :lol: :lol:
Author:  skippy41 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:37 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
skippy41 wrote:

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


I think you're mistaken.

CC


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

Its a council rule
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:41 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:

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
Author:  gusmac [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:44 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
calendar control seems a waste of time to me.


It stops some of the less scrupulous from charging the wrong rate. :shock:
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:48 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:

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


Peterborough Communications!

Please note skippy.

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

CC
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