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Was in today renewing brief.

Guy infront of me was trying to apply for new taxi license.

I messed up form so filled in other.

Whilst doing this guy was filling out his application,we got talking.

He told me girl at desk did everything to stop him getting form,told him no plates available and that money would be lost.

So was wondering what council was doing about court decision?

And should i apply?

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

No they have not, they cannot afford to appeal and yes you can get your own the woman needs informing that the sheriff said you can
Jasbar has his now

[quote="skippy41"]No they have not, they cannot afford to appeal and yes you can get your own the woman needs informing that the sheriff said you can
Jasbar has his now[/quote]



cool thanks back up monday then!!!!

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

Sounds like a plan

according to there legals they have appealed to the court of session.
more delaying tactics

Listen, if you intend to stay in the trade and want your licence get together in groups, make your applications, pull your cash together and take the council on. The trades on its ar*e anyway and it's not going to change for a very long time, if at all. At least with your own vehicle you could work when you want, rather than paying some numpty a big rental for unproductive hours. The current rentals, hark back to a time when people had discretionary income.

The council is up to its arse in alligators, and have already lost their most recent court case, and they will lose on appeal, if it goes ahead.

This is your opportunity to put the boot in.

What have you got to lose?

What would be the maximum timescale they have to appeal?

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

the appeals in
didn't i just say that

I think it's 28 days, but as Ali said, the deed is done. They will be waiting on an appeal date from the court of session. This doesn't mean it will actually happen as the council can pull out at any time.

I can't seriously believe they expect to win on appeal. Which might mean they are stalling because of some other political imperative.

[quote="ALI T"]the appeals in
didn't i just say that [/quote]

Yes you did, sorry meant how long til appeal would be heard?

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

How long's a bit of string?

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[quote="gusmac"]How long's a bit of string?[/quote]

Ok might not be up on Monday then.

No longer working and would be gambling a big chunk of our savings.

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

I've said before, get together with like minded individuals looking towards the same outcome. If you could get a dozen guys or more to challenge the legislation preventing you from gaining unfettered access to the tools of your trade. You could be onto a winner. I'm not saying it would be easy, but it's better than spending 30K-40K plus interest to buy into a depreciating market with diminishing returns. What is more, the guy selling out is laughing all the way to the bank. You're the one left with your dick in the wringer.

[quote="Skull"][quote="airport1"][quote="gusmac"]How long's a bit of string?[/quote]

Ok might not be up on Monday then.

No longer working and would be gambling a big chunk of our savings.[/quote]

I've said before, get together with like minded individuals looking towards the same outcome. If you could get a dozen guys or more to challenge the legislation preventing you from gaining unfettered access to the tools of your trade. You could be onto a winner. I'm not saying it would be easy, but it's better than spending 30K-40K plus interest to buy into a depreciating market with diminishing returns. What is more, the guy selling out is laughing all the way to the bank. You're the one left with your dick in the wringer.

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Honestly cant remember the last time i heard 3cabbies agreeing to anything never mind a dozen

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Edinburghs taxi drivers are desperate for change

Owners think not!!!!

This man said it better than I ever could. Listen to the words. "you'd better start swimming or sink like a stone, for the times ... "

As good as it gets ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx1xZdi9Ytk

This guy is good.