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Just shows how much my mate Ron knows about technology!!

He said it was a video link.

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keep your solicitor waiting and see if he charges...

Well in his DVD the Minister said and it's only a rough guide not a quote - The meter starts when you move off.

Well if this is what he wants it will require an amendment to legislation.

Personally it is the way I have always worked, but that's my choice. I fully support anyone who puts the meter on at the commencement of the hire - which is as you start to load the passenger.

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to be PH aint so bad after all......Our hands aint tied by such debatable tethers.

Back to the thread topic which is;

When does the meter go on for WAV jobs?

Now here's an interesting document on the subject!!

It's from The Democracy Disability Society Group website & they are quoting a document produced by City of Edinburgh Council regarding the code of conduct for taxi drivers.

Take a look at paragraph 2. half way down the page under the heading;

CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS.

http://www.ddsg.org.uk/resources/taxi-guide.html

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CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS
Drivers are asked to observe the following recommendations:

1.Safety
1.It is always advisable to use the ramps provided with the vehicle for the safety and comfort of both wheelchair users and drivers, but essential when there is no kerb. Passengers must not be taken down the ramps facing forwards.
2.The restraint system for the wheelchair and the safety belt for the wheelchair user must always be used. It is a licensing condition in Edinburgh that "the driver of a taxi shall assist wheelchair users into the vehicle using the ramps if necessary and shall ensure that they are properly secured before starting the journey".

If the driver does not use the restraints provided, their insurance may be invalid.

3.It follows on from the previous point that passengers should not be carried with the wheelchair facing sideways or forwards. It is not possible to restrain the wheelchair and occupant safely in these positions.
4.If the wheelchair user and their wheelchair cannot be secured the driver should politely but firmly decline to take the passenger.
5.Training sessions for drivers will be held. Once a driver knows how to operate the equipment it is quick and easy to use.
2.Charging

The following guidelines have been agreed to ensure a consistent approach which avoids confusion between passengers and drivers.

1.The driver should only switch the meter on after they have announced their arrival to pick up the fare, as per standard licensing conditions.
2.If the taxi has been ordered for a particular time, the meter should only be started from that time.
3.The vehicle should be prepared for the wheelchair user, with the ramps put into place etc immediately after the driver has announced his/her arrival.
4.The meter should be switched off as soon as the destination is reached, as per standard licensing conditions.
5.No surcharge is allowed to be charged for carrying wheelchair users.*
6.Receipts should always be given when requested.

Interesting point this one, does anyone else have this rule in there bylaws

It's in the old Disability Rights Commission's own document about transport for the disabled.

If you can't secure the wheelchair & passenger properly you don't carry them!!

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I say... the meter always goes on as soon as you are commited to that customer..

My reasoning is.. the for hire light is on and hence you are still available for other work..

Well, regardless of the rules on picking up a person with a disabilitly, there seems to be a fair few WAV drivers who put greed before a moral duty, is it there fault they have a disability? should you profit from this.
Why not show a bit of community spirit and help, how would you feel if you were in their shoes?
I for one would never put the meter on whilst some one with in a chair was getting into my car.

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Have any of the overpaid members of the Disability Rights Commission actually loaded a wheelchair into a WAV after pushing it from the house, down the path, along a kerb and up the ramps?...

I agree with you 100% , when you leave your cab to start to load your passenger you are working and should be paid accordingly. taxi drivers getting fecked again

During 4 years subbing for ambulance services I was always amazed how many walked sprightly to the car at home, but needed a wheelchair once we got to the hospital.....

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It's no ones fault but I run a business not a charity and I charge for my time

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