Taxi Driver Online

UK cab trade debate and advice
It is currently Mon May 04, 2026 12:02 am

All times are UTC [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 106 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next
Author Message
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:33 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
Surely the solution to so many unsold plates would be to drop the asking price even further. Something is only worth as much as someone else is prepared to pay for it.
Unless many of those looking to sell can't go any cheaper without leaving themselves in debt?

Remember all those government ads back in the 80's when the tories were selling off every nationalised company?
The value of investments can go down as well as up.

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


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:57 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:21 am
Posts: 869
Location: A taxi on a taxi rank
toots wrote:
I wouldn't have to split hairs if I didn't think you were trying to twist what I've said into a different contex than that which I meant



REWIND:

Captain Cab wrote:
Is a cab driver better off paying £5K for a cab and plate, or £20K for a cab with free plate because the LA brought in WAV only policies and age limit on first license?



Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
Well I'm not in favour of overregulation, but it's certainly the case that in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards.


Toots wrote:
Do you have evidence to support this, cos where I'm sitting it certainly isn't true. They do however get to spend more time in their cabs


Thus I commented on Captain Cab's dual scenario, you then responded to what I said, and this clearly seems to be a reference to where you work (as highlighted) or at least I think I should be forgiven for thinking that.

When you accuse people of twisting the argument it in fact usually seems quite the opposite :D

_________________
Caledonian Cabbie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:22 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 7:25 pm
Posts: 37494
Location: Wayneistan
Frank Lay wrote:


I think that some people are failing to realise that the price for a plate HAS dropped.

I sold mine recently for £45k including a 56 plate E7.

But I know several guys who are TRYING to sell for about 42k for the plate with the motor on top, but no-one is buying at that price.


Which makes the true cost of a plate nearer the 30K marker?

CC

_________________
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:27 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 7:25 pm
Posts: 37494
Location: Wayneistan
Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
toots wrote:
I wouldn't have to split hairs if I didn't think you were trying to twist what I've said into a different contex than that which I meant



REWIND:

Captain Cab wrote:
Is a cab driver better off paying £5K for a cab and plate, or £20K for a cab with free plate because the LA brought in WAV only policies and age limit on first license?



Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
Well I'm not in favour of overregulation, but it's certainly the case that in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards.


Toots wrote:
Do you have evidence to support this, cos where I'm sitting it certainly isn't true. They do however get to spend more time in their cabs


Thus I commented on Captain Cab's dual scenario, you then responded to what I said, and this clearly seems to be a reference to where you work (as highlighted) or at least I think I should be forgiven for thinking that.

When you accuse people of twisting the argument it in fact usually seems quite the opposite :D


Toots aint twisting any argument, she is telling you as a person who has no interest in the HC trade whatsoever, her view.

It doesnt seem to suit your view so therefore you presume she is wrong, even though you presumably dont come from her area.

Strange really, with so many folks from deregulated areas all seem to be saying regulation is needed in order to earn a living, you appear to be doing a King Canute, alongside your whacky mates, saying its a good thing.

You mention you werent in favour of over regulation.....then went on to tell us exactly zero.....I trust you do know what you want, but you just dont want to tell us?

CC

_________________
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:48 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:21 am
Posts: 869
Location: A taxi on a taxi rank
captain cab wrote:
You mention you werent in favour of over regulation.....then went on to tell us exactly zero.....I trust you do know what you want, but you just dont want to tell us?

CC


Oh I do apologise, I would give you my life story and my views on the shooting of Franz Ferdinand, but it's tiresome enough just getting a few basic points sorted out.

_________________
Caledonian Cabbie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:48 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
Quote:
Quote:
toots wrote:
I wouldn't have to split hairs if I didn't think you were trying to twist what I've said into a different contex than that which I meant


Quote:
REWIND:

Captain Cab wrote:
Is a cab driver better off paying £5K for a cab and plate, or £20K for a cab with free plate because the LA brought in WAV only policies and age limit on first license?



Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
Well I'm not in favour of overregulation, but it's certainly the case that in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards.


Toots wrote:
Do you have evidence to support this, cos where I'm sitting it certainly isn't true. They do however get to spend more time in their cabs



Thus I commented on Captain Cab's dual scenario, you then responded to what I said, and this clearly seems to be a reference to where you work (as highlighted) or at least I think I should be forgiven for thinking that.

When you accuse people of twisting the argument it in fact usually seems quite the opposite


Ok I'll try once again to make it a little clearer what I meant. CC gave his scenario and you suggested that "in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards". I asked if you had evidence of that cos where I was sitting (which is de-restricted) it certainly didn't look the case. Simples

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:49 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 7:25 pm
Posts: 37494
Location: Wayneistan
Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
captain cab wrote:
You mention you werent in favour of over regulation.....then went on to tell us exactly zero.....I trust you do know what you want, but you just dont want to tell us?

CC


Oh I do apologise, I would give you my life story and my views on the shooting of Franz Ferdinand, but it's tiresome enough just getting a few basic points sorted out.


Yeah....so you dont keep telling us.

:lol:

_________________
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:50 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:21 am
Posts: 869
Location: A taxi on a taxi rank
toots wrote:
Ok I'll try once again to make it a little clearer what I meant. CC gave his scenario and you suggested that "in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards". I asked if you had evidence of that cos where I was sitting (which is de-restricted) it certainly didn't look the case. Simples


Indeed, but my point related to the specific scenario outlined by CC, thus your subsequent point was a non sequitur, if that's the right phrase. :D

_________________
Caledonian Cabbie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:53 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
toots wrote:
Ok I'll try once again to make it a little clearer what I meant. CC gave his scenario and you suggested that "in the second scenario there will be a lot less cabs than in the first scenario, so the driver will have more work to pay for the higher standards". I asked if you had evidence of that cos where I was sitting (which is de-restricted) it certainly didn't look the case. Simples


Indeed, but my point related to the specific scenario outlined by CC, thus your subsequent point was a non sequitur, if that's the right phrase. :D


In other words it doen't suit your argument :wink:

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:38 am 
Offline

Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:04 am
Posts: 507
captain cab wrote:
Frank Lay wrote:


I think that some people are failing to realise that the price for a plate HAS dropped.

I sold mine recently for £45k including a 56 plate E7.

But I know several guys who are TRYING to sell for about 42k for the plate with the motor on top, but no-one is buying at that price.


Which makes the true cost of a plate nearer the 30K marker?

CC


I agreed my sale with the split being 35k for the plate and 10k for the motor.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:53 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:31 pm
Posts: 12045
Location: Aberdeen
Frank Lay wrote:
captain cab wrote:
Frank Lay wrote:


I think that some people are failing to realise that the price for a plate HAS dropped.

I sold mine recently for £45k including a 56 plate E7.

But I know several guys who are TRYING to sell for about 42k for the plate with the motor on top, but no-one is buying at that price.


Which makes the true cost of a plate nearer the 30K marker?

CC


I agreed my sale with the split being 35k for the plate and 10k for the motor.


Market forces at work.
When there really is no demand, the value of the plate will be £0.00

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


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:12 am 
Offline

Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:04 am
Posts: 507
I think they will drop quite a bit more over the winter coming, It's part of the reason I am getting out now.

I had planned to see out the festival as a jockey before starting to trade in my next "pretendy wee business". But I am able to start a wee bit earlier now. So It's one more week and I'm gone.

So i better stop posting here, as there is nothing worse than listening to an EX taxi driver

Caley Cabbie, pervy jim and gary. Keep up the whining and moaning as it makes everyone smile!

BYE!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:12 am 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 17, 2003 3:21 am
Posts: 869
Location: A taxi on a taxi rank
I think I'll join you Frank.

Too many people on here seem to get a kick out giving the impression that they want to engage in legitimate debate, but in reality they're just getting off on taking the pish.

_________________
Caledonian Cabbie


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:43 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:22 pm
Posts: 14152
Location: Wirral
Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
I think I'll join you Frank.

Too many people on here seem to get a kick out giving the impression that they want to engage in legitimate debate, but in reality they're just getting off on taking the pish.


Bye :wink:

_________________
Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 4:52 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 7:25 pm
Posts: 37494
Location: Wayneistan
Caledonian Cabbie wrote:
I think I'll join you Frank.

Too many people on here seem to get a kick out giving the impression that they want to engage in legitimate debate, but in reality they're just getting off on taking the pish.


PMSL.....yeah debate.

CC

_________________
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 106 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1 ... 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  Next

All times are UTC [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 767 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

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group