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This story is from FT.com online; Letters

No Place For Elites In London 2012

3rd September 2008

From Mr Nanda Menon.

Sir, Global Positioning System navigation technology has made the expensive and elitist black cab system in London obsolete. While the rest of the City embraces the competition and opportunities that new technologies bring, we are still faced with an antiquated closed shop when it comes to our daily commute. This monopoly, buttressed by the prohibitive tax on private transport that is the congestion charge, is woeful value for money when compared to the taxi systems of any of our competitor cities.

Demand for affordable, reliable transport at the 2012 Olympics provides a worthy opportunity for GPS navigation technology to open the black cab system to competition. Here is an opportunity to showcase London's capacity to innovate in urban transport and provide an Olympic legacy of daily value to Londoners.

Nanda Menon,
Partner,
Triumvir Partners,
London W1, UK

Source; FT.com; COMMENT & ANALYSIS, Letters

What happened to that little w.an.ker smilie? :roll:

We provide securities research and corporate strategy consulting services to a select group of clients.

We provide securities research and corporate strategy consulting services to a select group of clients

In other words, we won't be around in 2012. :lol:

Author:	Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:28 pm ]
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This story is from FT.com online; Letters No Place For Elites In London 2012 3rd September 2008 From Mr Nanda Menon. Sir, Global Positioning System navigation technology has made the expensive and elitist black cab system in London obsolete. While the rest of the City embraces the competition and opportunities that new technologies bring, we are still faced with an antiquated closed shop when it comes to our daily commute. This monopoly, buttressed by the prohibitive tax on private transport that is the congestion charge, is woeful value for money when compared to the taxi systems of any of our competitor cities. Demand for affordable, reliable transport at the 2012 Olympics provides a worthy opportunity for GPS navigation technology to open the black cab system to competition. Here is an opportunity to showcase London's capacity to innovate in urban transport and provide an Olympic legacy of daily value to Londoners. Nanda Menon, Partner, Triumvir Partners, London W1, UK Source; FT.com; COMMENT & ANALYSIS, Letters

Author:	Brummie Cabbie [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:30 pm ]
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I'm only the messenger; don't shoot me!!!

Author:	Sussex [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:06 pm ]
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Quite amusing someone from the City talking about value for money. Of course there is nothing stopping him walking, as that is value for money.

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:39 pm ]
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hes obviously never used a GPS in the city, ive taken lwb sprinters round the wall and down by threadneedle street and they just dont get a signal, the £2000 blaupunkts with wheel sensors are a little better but i dare him to try it with a tomtom...

Author:	GBC [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:40 pm ]
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Brummie Cabbie wrote: This story is from FT.com online; Letters No Place For Elites In London 2012 3rd September 2008 From Mr Nanda Menon. Sir, Global Positioning System navigation technology has made the expensive and elitist black cab system in London obsolete. While the rest of the City embraces the competition and opportunities that new technologies bring, we are still faced with an antiquated closed shop when it comes to our daily commute. This monopoly, buttressed by the prohibitive tax on private transport that is the congestion charge, is woeful value for money when compared to the taxi systems of any of our competitor cities. Demand for affordable, reliable transport at the 2012 Olympics provides a worthy opportunity for GPS navigation technology to open the black cab system to competition. Here is an opportunity to showcase London's capacity to innovate in urban transport and provide an Olympic legacy of daily value to Londoners. Nanda Menon, Partner, Triumvir Partners, London W1, UK Source; FT.com; COMMENT & ANALYSIS, Letters What happened to that little w.an.ker smilie?

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Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:47 pm ]
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nanda's linkedin page has less in it than his attack on the black cabs! http://www.linkedin.com/pub/5/b34/129 and his Ltd company is bit new for him to have much experience.....pmsl Name & Registered Office: TRIUMVIR PARTNERS LLP 2ND FLOOR BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE BERKELEY SQUARE LONDON W1J 6BD Company No. OC337657 Status: Active Date of Incorporation: 29/05/2008 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Company Type: Limited Liability Partnership Nature of Business (SIC(03)): None Supplied Accounting Reference Date: 31/03 Last Accounts Made Up To: (NO ACCOUNTS FILED) Next Accounts Due: 31/12/2009 Last Return Made Up To: Next Return Due: 26/06/2009

Author:	Sussex [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:47 pm ]
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GBC wrote: What happened to that little w.an.ker smilie? It only comes out for special occasions, or as a reference to the admin from the peeper's site.

Author:	bloodnock [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:48 pm ]
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Who exactly are Triumvir Partners...are they Sat Nav Manufacturers or a Rickshaw Company??

Author:	captain cab [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:51 pm ]
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Brummie Cabbie wrote: This story is from FT.com online; Letters No Place For Elites In London 2012 3rd September 2008 From Mr Nanda Menon. Sir, Global Positioning System navigation technology has made the expensive and elitist black cab system in London obsolete. While the rest of the City embraces the competition and opportunities that new technologies bring, we are still faced with an antiquated closed shop when it comes to our daily commute. This monopoly, buttressed by the prohibitive tax on private transport that is the congestion charge, is woeful value for money when compared to the taxi systems of any of our competitor cities. Demand for affordable, reliable transport at the 2012 Olympics provides a worthy opportunity for GPS navigation technology to open the black cab system to competition. Here is an opportunity to showcase London's capacity to innovate in urban transport and provide an Olympic legacy of daily value to Londoners. Nanda Menon, Partner, Triumvir Partners, London W1, UK Source; FT.com; COMMENT & ANALYSIS, Letters Strange...the numbty seems to forget they were using the iconic image of the london cab driver to get the olympics. Personally the whole thing will be a disaster and W1J 6BD will have a lot of lost people aimlessly wandering around. CC

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:57 pm ]
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http://triumvirpartners.com Quote: We provide securities research and corporate strategy consulting services to a select group of clients. well they certainly dont spend out on websites, mines better!

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:01 pm ]
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Basically I sense an effort to get his company name highlighted in the FT, free advertising but he needs to put contact details on his website if he wants business!

Author:	GBC [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:01 pm ]
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We provide securities research and corporate strategy consulting services to a select group of clients In other words, we won't be around in 2012.

Author:	Capt Taxi [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:15 pm ]
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Er.what happens if there is a problem with the GPS system during those two $odding weeks?

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Author:	wannabeeahack [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:07 pm ]
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call me suspicious but.... this firm is also regd at the same address.... http://www.landshuttle.co.uk/ coincidence?.... Landshuttle Chauffer Services Ltd, W1J 6BD * Car Hire - Chauffeur Driven Second Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BD Tel: 0800 026 6978 they do "sporting events"......lol....2012?