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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:22 am 
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And another thing, there is more chance of finding a 3 legged dancer, than Maidstone council allowing saloons as Hackneys plus considering some of the idiots we get down here, there is no chance I would want to be in a car with them without a screen between us. Maybe you think we are all gonna pick up fairs of only 3 people :lol:

No drivers would use saloons down here even if they could - period, end of story.


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(yes I own more than 1 plate)


Whatever you do don't tell skull, he'll have you shot for being a baron :wink: :lol: :lol:

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No drivers would use saloons down here even if they could - period, end of story.

A very refreshing answer.

Shame that your colleagues in Brighton and Hove don't share your view.

Still methinks the Equalities Bill will rectify that. :wink:

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I think skippy has a problem reading basic English so I will repeat slowly.

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Here in Maidstone, we have to use WAV end of story. Only LTI and the Vito taxis are available as the council follows the London system so that means we cant use dodgy Euro cabs, not that anyone here wants too in any case.

Our town is still regulated which means we can still earn a living legally as numbers are controlled.
I did test drive the Vito but no opening rear windows = no chance of me buying one plus I thought the ride was exactly like driving a van - oh it is a van :lol:
I am happy with LTI cabs in any case but I dont buy basic anything so I went for a Silver as I want the air conditioning.

This will be my 7th TX since 2000 (yes I own more than 1 plate) and all have been serviced well and as such they tend to last and be reliable but I like to change them at around 200k regardless. Not because I have to, but because I want to.

Now read this carefully and ask for help if you need to before trying to recommend a @@@@@@@ Skoda as a Hackney :lol:


Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


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Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


Did you read what he posted?

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Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


I am well aware of the trade and current court cases but considering I am the Secretary of the Maidstone Taxi Proprietors Association and the chairman is one Dennis Conyon, a former chairman of the NTA and a man who has forgotten more about the taxi trade than you or I will ever know, I seriously doubt you will be able to tell me anything that is not already known by myself or Dennis.

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Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


I am well aware of the trade and current court cases but considering I am the Secretary of the Maidstone Taxi Proprietors Association and the chairman is one Dennis Conyon, a former chairman of the NTA and a man who has forgotten more about the taxi trade than you or I will ever know, I seriously doubt you will be able to tell me anything that is not already known by myself or Dennis.

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That told you Skip :lol: :lol: :wink:

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Now read this carefully and ask for help if you need to before trying to recommend a @@@@@@@ Skoda as a Hackney :lol:


I love how you pay attention to the details of posts Skip :lol: :lol:

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skippy41 wrote:
Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


I am well aware of the trade and current court cases but considering I am the Secretary of the Maidstone Taxi Proprietors Association and the chairman is one Dennis Conyon, a former chairman of the NTA and a man who has forgotten more about the taxi trade than you or I will ever know, I seriously doubt you will be able to tell me anything that is not already known by myself or Dennis.

8)


Well are you and chairman mow surveyor of all things English and welsh going to ask your council why you still have to fork out excessive sums on a cab that is not fit for the purpose of carrying a full sized wheelchair??????????


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skippy41 wrote:
Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


I am well aware of the trade and current court cases but considering I am the Secretary of the Maidstone Taxi Proprietors Association and the chairman is one Dennis Conyon, a former chairman of the NTA and a man who has forgotten more about the taxi trade than you or I will ever know, I seriously doubt you will be able to tell me anything that is not already known by myself or Dennis.

8)


That told you Skip :lol: :lol: :wink:

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Now read this carefully and ask for help if you need to before trying to recommend a @@@@@@@ Skoda as a Hackney :lol:


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I love how you pay attention to the details of posts Skip
:lol: :lol:


I tend to look right through them Toots I am just trying to make him see sence why fork out for something that's not worth the money and that cannot do the job its alleged to do


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devilhunter wrote:
skippy41 wrote:
Have you read the Liverpool judgment???? has your council ???????????
If Miss Lunt came down there and tried to get into your cab she could have the council for contempt of court, she and her solicitors are already challenging the PCO, even if an appeal has been lodged, nothing like being ahead of the game


I am well aware of the trade and current court cases but considering I am the Secretary of the Maidstone Taxi Proprietors Association and the chairman is one Dennis Conyon, a former chairman of the NTA and a man who has forgotten more about the taxi trade than you or I will ever know, I seriously doubt you will be able to tell me anything that is not already known by myself or Dennis.

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Well are you and chairman mow surveyor of all things English and welsh going to ask your council why you still have to fork out excessive sums on a cab that is not fit for the purpose of carrying a full sized wheelchair??????????


What do you call a full size wheelchair Skip?? If the passengers are in a ful size wheelchair they've got weight issues IMO therefore, the driver shouldn't push them up the ramps.


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To be continued in 2 weeks time

GONE FISHING :D :D :D
Toots keep control of them :wink: :lol:


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skippy41 wrote:
I tend to look right through them Toots I am just trying to make him see sence why fork out for something that's not worth the money and that cannot do the job its alleged to do


I agree, they are not worth the money, but I have never had a problem of taking manual wheel chairs. Granted some of the electric ones cant be strapped but they are usually picked up by the vans anyway.

I was speaking to some fellow drivers last night and asked them would they change to a saloon if possible. The answer was an overwhelming 'no'.

The new act wont make a jot of difference to our trade as we are already 100% wav.

http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/?p=1626


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skippy41 wrote:
To be continued in 2 weeks time

GONE FISHING :D :D :D
Toots keep control of them :wink: :lol:


You've got more chance of seeing Sooty's feet :lol: :lol:

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The new act wont make a jot of difference to our trade as we are already 100% wav


I actually think being 100% WAV has a negative effect on the trade.

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I agree, they are not worth the money


I have to say although some of the alternative WAVs look good they generally don't last as long as the traditional HC and so are a false economy cos they have to be replaced sooner

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I have to say although some of the alternative WAVs look good they generally don't last as long as the traditional HC and so are a false economy cos they have to be replaced sooner


Not necessarily the case as they are not as sturdy as they were years ago. They were at one time 10k more than an alternative i.e an E7, with fuel consumption higher than most vehicles and only a max of 6 seats they can and do restrict your earnings.

Would I buy one again...................never in a million years.

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Well are you and chairman mow surveyor of all things English and welsh going to ask your council why you still have to fork out excessive sums on a cab that is not fit for the purpose of carrying a full sized wheelchair??????????


Thats as opposed to your skoda that can't actually load a wheelchair at all?

Again, everyone on this site basically concurs that when the equality act eventually kicks in, 100% WAV fleets will stay......the only place affected will be those that dont have an adequate percentage, as will be announced in due course.

Everyone concurs, except for you that is.

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