Taxi Driver Online

The first case comes up in October.

Depending on the outcome of that, we will progress mine accordingly.

Can't wait.

SAF, you seem unable to get it into your head that I can only win. I can't lose. Because the battle isn't over until I say it is.

The recent downturn makes the case for more taxis even more justified.

Because as things get worse, then those who drive taxis need even more flexibility to control their costs. And operating their own taxi allows them to do just that.

Anyone heard of any rentals being voluntarily reduced by the 1200 owners because the takings are down? Nope, I thought not.

Or are guys are having to work longer to make the same money?

Then there's the safety aspect. Unable to control costs normally drivers work longer. That increases the potential risk to passengers and the public. If the trade doesn't loosen its belt on taxi plates, then some European Directive will be introduced to restrict the hours drivers can work. It's already been mooted. All it will take to be brought in is some slave driver using tiredness as an excuse for the accident he's caused.

And you seem to have missed the point about Fairways. These vehicles would have been removed from the fleet normally in any case. The council dictating the short period for their removal just cost the trade millions. It also sent the signal that the council could do whatever it like and the trade would go along with it.

That's why there is no opposition to taxibuses. BTW, you seem to think that low passenger numbers will bring an end to the council's taxi service. You obviously don't understand business. Perhaps you haven't noticed the £275,000 buses that drive through the night substantially empty? This hasn't caused a reduction in night services.

When a pet project doesn't make money, the council, through Lothian Buses, simply cross-subsidises from elsewhere within the business. They will never lose face by withdrawing this service.

Now, let me see. The RC convener says the council's demand info is flawed, that there could be demand elsewhere, all while the council is setting up and expanding its taxibus service? The only thing that's missing so far is the hearing to put this before a Sheriff. And if the Justiciary truly is independent, and we don't get Sheriff Mackie (a protest would be lodged for appeal purposes) it has to be a given.

Now, I wonder how the rest of the 70% of UK authorities have managed all this time. And Aberdeen who seem to be surviving the cataclysm you seem to fear.

Perhaps you haven't noticed the £275,000 buses that drive through the night substantially empty? This hasn't caused a reduction in night services.

• Lothian Buses wants to axe services 13, 20, 60, and Night Buses N11 and N27 by October 5.

• Major cutbacks are planned for the 12, 18, 24, 32, 42, N8, N16, N26, N30, N31 and N44 services.

The new survey is irrelevant to our cases. Even a sad thicko like saf should realise that.

Niw, I suggest you crawl back under your stone and watch what happens next.

It's a stoater

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Bus-firm-to-axe-.4343696.jp



not trying to take the p**s Jasbar but as you can see from last weeks papers the local bus company is feeling the pinch and is now cutting back some day services and night services during the week as its just not paying them to run it
mind you a pay cut might help

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Bus-firm-to-axe-.4343696.jp



not trying to take the p**s Jasbar but as you can see from last weeks papers the local bus company is feeling the pinch and is now cutting back some day services and night services during the week as its just not paying them to run it
mind you a pay cut might help

Thanks for that Chipper. As I don't read the News every night I miss somethings.

Interestingly if saf is correct and the taxibus doesn't make a profit it will suffer the same axe? Wanna bet this doesn't happen.

The council admitted that do subsidise under threat services, they just don't have the cash to do so at present.

Lothian Buses being an arms length company allows the councillors to wash their hands of responsibility for the way the company operates. And if they not responsible, they can not then be accountable. Some democracy this is, eh?

Fact is, all of these services can easily be reinstated in better times. better times which saf and his eejits told us didn't merit the introduction of taxis, just the introduction of more buses. Like when Jim Muldoon, representing the Scottish Taxi federation, told us we didn't need more taxis but more buses should be put on. So he and his cronies could continue to milk drivers for high rentals.

As for saf, he clearly doesn't understand what's happening in the cases coming to court. He seems to think like the council that they can wait until an application comes in an then do a survey to deny licences. The Dundee case proved this is not so.

As for the taxi I drive, saf you're looking at the wrong guy. You've just proved yourself the real thicko. Why don't you approach me and put your case face to face, eh? Show me that you have some bottle and a real argument, rather than sniping like a wee fisherwifie on the sidelines?

Anyone care?

People are allowed to have an opinion Garry even though it might not be the same as yours and if they want to stay anon thats up to them but it doesn't mean what they say is wrong.
Yes it will get a lot worse before it gets better but more taxi's on the road is not the answer and you know it no matter what way you dress it up.
Remember Garry, "only the strong survive".
Theres a good couple of years of this to come.

Interestingly if saf is correct and the taxibus doesn't make a profit it will suffer the same axe? Wanna bet this doesn't happen.

i have been told that the service had funding set aside from when it started so it will be around for a wee while yet but if they dont want to run non profit making services i cant see it lasting more than 12 months IMO