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Jim Button has long realised that current legislation is a dogs dinner but I think most cab drivers, on this site at least, realise his approach to change is seen from behind the tinted spectacles of a licensing enforcement officer. I am quite sure that those in the taxi trade would prefer the emphasis of any new legislation to be firmly on the side of those providing the service namely the cab driver.

While most of us realise that enforcement is part and parcel of any licensing regime it should not work to the detriment of cab drivers. Sadly Jim Button does not address that issue one little bit.

Considering legislation is not about to visit us before the demise of this current Labour Government then it is all academic but at least the institute of licensing are trying to draw the Governments attention to the shambles of this prehistoric legislation.

Regards

JD

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I agree with your post..... but I personally think his reasons for change are solely for his own benefit

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Most sensible people would. I was rather hoping you didn't. lol

Regards

JD

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I remember being at one particular trade meeting....... and it was being addressed by a member of the POC......... the phrase (our business) was used quite a few times......... I should imagine that if any new legislation were to appear Mr B's company would generate quite a considerable amount of work across the country......

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

You are quite welcome to follow in his footsteps, you're never too old to learn, ask Mrs Connolly.

Regards

JD

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I am to honest........... to become a solicitor

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

But your addressing the problem and not the cause.

I think you will find that the majority of Berwick HC working in Newcastle and Gateshead are EX- NEWCASTLE and EX- GATESHEAD PH DRIVERS. They have transferred their licenses because of the rising COST OF LICENSING IN NEWCASTLE AND GATESHEAD .................. and not because of lower standards.

Again you tell us whats happening on our doorstep from 300 miles away .............. ITS DOWN TO MONEY AND NOT STANDARDS in the vast majority of cases.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

F**k off Sussex man ................... councils don't cut the corners, solicitors for PH firms find the corners that can be cut and demand that the councils cut them.

If the government state that it is best practice not to limit numbers then away you go shouting that the government are supporting and encouraging deregulation ................. quoting repeatedly what was written.

Your now going on about something else, and again something not related to the debate in this thread .................... if your council have a policy of giving contracts to out of town operators then you go in and sort it out, in court if thats what it takes ....................... but don't expect the Licensing law to change it for you because it may have a detrimental effect somewhere else ............................ still you've never really let that bother you before.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

Respond to the question raised then and not the statement that preceeded it.

ARE THE DRIVERS DOING 80 - 100 HOURS A WEEK BECAUSE THEY WANT TO.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

FOR HC YES .................. FOR PH NO.

Clear enough?

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

Do you agree with the execution of child killers Sussex ?

Be careful cause using your logic if you say yes then I'll copy your tactic and claim that you agree with the killing of children.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.

If they don't then why are they doing it and/or why are they still in the trade?

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IDFIMH

Well eventually.

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IDFIMH

Getting a tad daft now.

For the record I don't agree with state killings of anyone.

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IDFIMH

BECAUSE THEY HAVE ENTERED INTO A 5 YEAR FINANCE AGREEMENT ON THEIR VEHICLE

BECAUSE THEY HAVE MORTGAGES AND FAMILIES TO SUPPORT

You and your pro deregulation buddies enticed people into the trade with promises of vast earnings on the basis that people needed to wait half an hour for a cab twice a week ........................ then when reality kicks in you turn round and say well why don't they leave the trade ................. your argument is flawed, and we told you it was flawed years ago.

B. Lucky

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"Here's a simple solution. If you don't want to pay more for a premium service then wait in the queue, problem solved".
Skull on TDO

TF pi$$ed on his chips.