Taxi Driver Online • View topic - KPM have sold 100 mercs

Board index » General » News

All times are UTC [ DST ]

KPM have sold 100 mercs

Page 2 of 3

[ 42 posts ]

Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next

Print view

Previous topic | Next topic

Author

Message

ezetobebad

Post subject:

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:21 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 23, 2005 12:58 am
Posts: 92

jimbo wrote:

skippy41 wrote:

ezetobebad wrote:

I work in London & there is just NO WAY that I want to see the turning circle requirement dropped.

IMHO - I feel that 3-point turns are both more dangerous & time consuming as compared to a U-Turn. Outside of London this may not be a problem but central London usage then I beg to differ chaps.

regards eze

Well considering a U turn is illegal to perform, and a 3 point one isn't, it makes sence to scrap it.
I think the PCO will have to do it when no one can get hold of a LTI cab anymore, I cannot see LTI making them anymore one full production starts in China, and once the Chinese see they are not selling they will stop also

U turns are not illegal.

If they were, the government would be stuffed.

And if they are illegal, why do I see so many "no u turn" signs Skippy?

Top

Brummie Cabbie

Post subject:

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:37 pm

Joined: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:11 pm
Posts: 8119
Location: A Villa in Aston NO MORE!

OK. We've had this U-turn legality question in Brum too. Loads of it.

How do you make a legal U-turn, & what makes a U-turn illegal?

Also, when is a no U-turm sign legal, & when is it flawed?

_________________
Kind regards,

Brummie Cabbie.

Type a message, post your news,
Disagree with other members' views;
But please, do have some decorum,
When debating on the TDO Forum.

Top

skippy41

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:57 am

Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:44 pm
Posts: 10591
Location: Scotland

http://golocalnet.net/drive/uturns.htm

here is the answer

Top

gusmac

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:26 am

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen

skippy41 wrote:

http://golocalnet.net/drive/uturns.htm

here is the answer

That site is American.

_________________

http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/

Top

skippy41

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:22 pm

Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:44 pm
Posts: 10591
Location: Scotland

gusmac wrote:

skippy41 wrote:

http://golocalnet.net/drive/uturns.htm

here is the answer

That site is American.

Sorry I always thought we where under there control, our government is :lol:

Top

gusmac

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:51 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen

skippy41 wrote:

gusmac wrote:

skippy41 wrote:

http://golocalnet.net/drive/uturns.htm

here is the answer

That site is American.

Sorry I always thought we where under there control, our government is :lol:

Shhhhhhhh

it's a secret :shock:

_________________

http://wingsoverscotland.com/ http://www.newsnetscotland.com/

Top

thomasthetaxi

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:57 pm

Joined: Wed May 07, 2008 3:31 am
Posts: 397
Location: Harrow

Joking apart where are these 100 merc taxi's working. There are only about six Asquiths left on the road and yet I see them night after night, all over London. But I have not seen one new merc taxi working. Are they hiding or are they all on day work?

Top

Sussex

Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:48 pm

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:30 pm
Posts: 57343
Location: 1066 Country

thomasthetaxi wrote:

I expect as soon as they are out on the road they will be seen, but as they were only passed last month I expect they are being converted at the mo.

_________________
IDFIMH

Top

Post subject:

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:51 am

Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:53 pm
Posts: 10381

thomasthetaxi wrote:

In an update of the sales situation I spoke to KPM the other day and they confirmed they have made around a hundred sales. The vehicles have to be transported from Spain and then to Coventry and then to London. I should imagine the whole process including fitting out would take about three to four weeks at least. KPM said they have been overwhelmed with the response so i can't really add anymore than that. At the end of the day we can only report what they tell us and they haven't made any wild claims so far.

I think if you wait a week or two you will see Mercs on the streets of London.

Regards

JD

_________________
Copyright notice © The contents of this post are copyright of JD and are not to be reproduced outside of TDO without written permission.

Top

GBC

Post subject:

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:42 am

Joined: Sat Dec 25, 2004 4:28 pm
Posts: 8998
Location: London

Well i've seen a few this weekend (or the one over and over again?) so they're now on the streets.

They looked quite smart, the front TAXI sign is quite noticeable with it's super bright LED lights.

Top

skippy41

Post subject:

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:42 am

Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:44 pm
Posts: 10591
Location: Scotland

GBC wrote:

Well i've seen a few this weekend (or the one over and over again?) so they're now on the streets.

They looked quite smart, the front TAXI sign is quite noticeable with it's super bright LED lights.

What will you do if there is one behind you on the rank, and a punter wants it every time

Top

Post subject:

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:56 am

Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:53 pm
Posts: 10381

GBC wrote:

Well i've seen a few this weekend (or the one over and over again?) so they're now on the streets.

The secret of identification is in number plate recognition. They should be quite easy to identify if that simple process is adhered to.

I'm glad you like their appearance but is their performance is as good as their looks.

Regards

JD

_________________
Copyright notice © The contents of this post are copyright of JD and are not to be reproduced outside of TDO without written permission.

Top

Post subject:

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:57 am

Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:53 pm
Posts: 10381

skippy41 wrote:

What will you do if there is one behind you on the rank, and a punter wants it every time

That's a very good question but there wouldn't be an awful lot a driver could do under the current law.

Regards

JD

_________________
Copyright notice © The contents of this post are copyright of JD and are not to be reproduced outside of TDO without written permission.

Top

taxiCABman

Post subject:

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:47 pm

Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:34 pm
Posts: 270
Location: EVERYWHERE AND NOWHERE BABY

saw 2 Merc taxi`s on the waterloo rank today.Both had PCO plates on them.
one had the go faster orange stripe and taxi signs on the side,
and one didn`t.
Is there a reason for this?
For what it`s worth,IMHO they looked like minicabs.

Top

Post subject:

Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:27 pm

Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2004 5:53 pm
Posts: 10381

taxiCABman wrote:

Some drivers might find it strange ranking up with these vehicles but I wonder if the Merc drivers are treated any differently now they have changed vehicles?

I think the orange strips are an extra but don't quote me on that.

Regards

JD

_________________
Copyright notice © The contents of this post are copyright of JD and are not to be reproduced outside of TDO without written permission.

Top

Page 2 of 3

[ 42 posts ]

Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3 Next

Board index » General » News

All times are UTC [ DST ]

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Cerberus and 817 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum