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Author:  newdrive [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  A question for London Private Hire Drivers
Hi, this is a follow on question from my previous post.

I was hoping there may be a London PH Driver who could give me a rough idea on weekly income. Some companies do quote earnings, however I am sure the reality is somewhat different and subject to many variations.

What I am looking for is a rough guide to what would be a standard income after 4 long days for example. I trust there is no set wage in the trade, unless you draw a salary, so please feel free to project a figure on a flat standard week.

Finally, as I would be self employed and responsible for my own hours would it be possible to work a long week ( say six or seven days ) to build a good income then take it easy the week after.

Thanks for any advice.
Author:  GBC [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: A question for London Private Hire Drivers
newdrive wrote:
Hi, this is a follow on question from my previous post.

I was hoping there may be a London PH Driver who could give me a rough idea on weekly income. Some companies do quote earnings, however I am sure the reality is somewhat different and subject to many variations.



If you work a 20 hour day, for 7 days, about £300.

But you can sleep well knowing the MD and shareholders are doing nicely. :wink:

Ask Ollie or Blobby, i'm sure their both rich. :wink:
Author:  newdrive [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:15 pm ]
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Thanks for reply.

Was your answer a serious one?

20 hours per day for seven days brings earnings of only £300???

So are you saying that a Private Hire Driver in London is earning about £2.15 per hour.

Based on your figures would you all not be better off ( time and money ) cleaning toilets, which pays minimum wage for a normal working week. I would question anyone who agrees to work seven days a week for 2 pound an hour. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Any further comments are read with interest as I am now confused and shocked.
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:07 pm ]
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newdrive wrote:
Was your answer a serious one?

I don't think he was, but I'm not that sure anyone will give you an accurate figure over the net. :roll:

If you have a good job at the mo, then keep it. If you want out then try PH for a while.

If you work on a good circuit and work crap hours then you will do just fine. If you work on an iffy firm 9am to 5pm then you wont.
Author:  GBC [ Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:11 am ]
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Sussex wrote:
I don't think he was



Hope your not suggesting i'm being flipant with regard to 'minicab' questions. :wink:
Author:  tcabbie [ Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:48 pm ]
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Why not be truthful YOU WILL PROBALLY TAKE 10 TO 15 POUNDS PER HOUR on average sometimes more sometimes a bit less nice run around the m25 on a clear day set fare about 60.00 2 hours driving take 30.00 an hour lovley but get a bad day and get stuck on there on a set fare 2.15 an hour does sound right
Author:  GBC [ Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:11 pm ]
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tcabbie wrote:
nice run around the m25 on a clear day



Is that at 3 in the morning then? :lol:
Author:  chipper [ Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:57 pm ]
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its quite simple

put the hours in and u will make cash just like any job.

you will have your good days and your bad days.

:D :D :D :D :D
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