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And that's the way to do it!!

Does that extend to the trading names of PH operators whom by the virtue of the fact they have a single HC working from that office can legally advertise their business using the work taxi.
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Arocdnicg to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pcale. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit pobelrm. Tihs is buseace the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

GA wrote:

Does that extend to the trading names of PH operators whom by the virtue of the fact they have a single HC working from that office can legally advertise their business using the work taxi.
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Youve answered your own rant....

its the LAW

now if there was a case in York regarding the word "cabs" then case law would become relevant to the use of that specific word and not the other words prohibited within the 76 Act.

As I have mentioned in previous posts a Licensing Authority can attach a reasonable condition to a PH Operator Licence banning the use of the words 'Taxi', 'Cab' or 'For Hire' in any notice, sign or advertisement to promote a PH business.

If you got a card through your door that said Waynes Taxis and you booked a car using the number printed on it, would you presume that when you saw a car later with Waynes name on it that it was a taxi and could be legally used?

The 76 Act prohibits the use of certain words and phrases in relation to PH, now if there was a case in York regarding the word "cabs" then case law would become relevant to the use of that specific word and not the other words prohibited within the 76 Act.

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before i answer, is there such a case?

Author:	Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:31 am ]
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As I have mentioned in previous posts a Licensing Authority can attach a reasonable condition to a PH Operator Licence banning the use of the words 'Taxi', 'Cab' or 'For Hire' in any notice, sign or advertisement to promote a PH business. At today's Licensing Committee meeting in Brum the following condition on A PH Operator Licence is expected to be approved; 21. No notice, sign or advertisement seeking to advertise or promote your business of a private hire operator, wherever it is displayed, shall consist of or include the words “TAXI” or “CAB” or “For Hire” whether in the singular or plural, or any words or devices which give any indication that the service to which the notice, sign or advertisement relates is that which can only be provided by a licensed Hackney Carriage. And that's the way to do it!!

Author:	Sussex [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:23 am ]
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Brummie Cabbie wrote: And that's the way to do it!! Until challenged that is. That said this will have no effect on the 100s of non Birmingham PH working Birmingham. And may of course give them more 'taxi' credence.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:46 am ]
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what about non-birmingham HACKS who get flagged down in brum.....

Author:	GA [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:49 pm ]
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Does that extend to the trading names of PH operators whom by the virtue of the fact they have a single HC working from that office can legally advertise their business using the work taxi. In the past I advocated that should be reversed so that if a single PH was being operated, that subjected the owner to aquire a PH Operators Licence that the business should NOT be allowed to use the word Taxi or Taxis within their trading name.

Author:	toots [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:58 pm ]
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Wasn't there a case in York where the word Cab was used in the trading name of a PH company when the council there introduced a similar thing. I do believe she got to keep the trading name. Personally I've always thought that the word 'taxi' describes what a vehicle does and the word 'cab' is one of the types of vehicles that do it, along with saloons, mini buses and aeroplanes

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Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:58 pm ]
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GA wrote: Does that extend to the trading names of PH operators whom by the virtue of the fact they have a single HC working from that office can legally advertise their business using the work taxi. . Youve answered your own rant.... its the LAW

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:01 pm ]
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also, the human eye and brain is a wonderful thing.... Quote: Arocdnicg to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pcale. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit pobelrm. Tihs is buseace the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Author:	GA [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:53 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: GA wrote: Does that extend to the trading names of PH operators whom by the virtue of the fact they have a single HC working from that office can legally advertise their business using the work taxi. . Youve answered your own rant.... its the LAW Can you read an entire post? Or do you read the first bit and then get such an erection that you just have to post another load of garbage claiming victory of the argument? Confirmation of the current law is initially within that particular post, the argument against the current law continues later within it. The debating skills aren't improving are they ........................ getting better at talking $hite though ..........................

Author:	GA [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:01 pm ]
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If you got a card through your door that said Waynes Taxis and you booked a car using the number printed on it, would you presume that when you saw a car later with Waynes name on it that it was a taxi and could be legally used? The 76 Act prohibits the use of certain words and phrases in relation to PH, now if there was a case in York regarding the word "cabs" then case law would become relevant to the use of that specific word and not the other words prohibited within the 76 Act.

Author:	toots [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:06 pm ]
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Quote: now if there was a case in York regarding the word "cabs" then case law would become relevant to the use of that specific word and not the other words prohibited within the 76 Act. Quite right but as brummie said Quote: As I have mentioned in previous posts a Licensing Authority can attach a reasonable condition to a PH Operator Licence banning the use of the words 'Taxi', 'Cab' or 'For Hire' in any notice, sign or advertisement to promote a PH business. I thought it might be relevant. The case in question was Country Cabs v York City Council Quote: “For Hire” I find banning this particular phrase very confusing as the very nature of a private hire business is for the hire of vehicles with drivers albeit privately and pre booked only

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:12 pm ]
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GA wrote: If you got a card through your door that said Waynes Taxis and you booked a car using the number printed on it, would you presume that when you saw a car later with Waynes name on it that it was a taxi and could be legally used? no Quote: The 76 Act prohibits the use of certain words and phrases in relation to PH, now if there was a case in York regarding the word "cabs" then case law would become relevant to the use of that specific word and not the other words prohibited within the 76 Act. before i answer, is there such a case?

Author:	Stinky Pete [ Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:21 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: [ before i answer, is there such a case? scroll down in the link to York http://www.tapin2taxis.co.uk/court-cases.asp

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