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wannabeeahack
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Cannock has a Vauxhall Agila plated hackney......PMSL



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PaulEFC wrote:
I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


Depends....

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grandad wrote:
That would depend on how many passengers and how much luggage. We looked at one a few weeks back and it looked OK but you could always use a top box for extra luggage space if needed.


I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


So if you liked the 406 why not get a 407 :?

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In London, there are two Nissan Micras, 11 Ford Fiestas and six Vauxhall Corsas licensed as private hire vehicles by the PCO. :shock:

And one Ford Fiesta is an "R" registration (1997-1998).

That's just plain daft and a graet example of how licensing officers around the country just have no clue.

The quicker we get a national standard for size of vehicles the better.

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To get a national standard on size you will need 1 national licensing authority...

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We do have standard sized vehicles, they're called Hackney Cabs.

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wee eddie wrote:
We do have standard sized vehicles, they're called Hackney Cabs.

But many licensing authorities don't insist on them being the only type of vehicle that can be licensed as a Hackney Carriage.

It's the mini-PHVs that are the problem as far as size and comfort are concerned.

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Dusty Bin wrote:
PaulEFC wrote:
I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


Depends....

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I think I've got the point now thanks although your flippant photo/comment, whilst funny is hardly relevevant as a Focus would only be licensed for 4 passengers regardless.

Thanks anyway.
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PaulEFC
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wee eddie wrote:
We do have standard sized vehicles, they're called Hackney Cabs.

Hackey cabs don't all have to be London cabs.
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wannabeeahack wrote:
To get a national standard on size you will need 1 national licensing authority...


No you wouldn't you would have to make sure it's in the legislation

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Brummie Cabbie wrote:
You're supposed to be providing a comfortable car for your punters FFS!!!

That IS one thing that needs looking at in any new Cab Act; the size of vehicles, or a minimum size of licensed vehicle.

Unless it's electric then anything will do ! How bigs a Nissan Leaf ?
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Dusty Bin wrote:
PaulEFC wrote:
I've had a Peugeot 406 and been spoilt but the Focus looked quite big. Just can't understand why my area hasn't had any plated.

From what you saw do you think it would take four passengers and cases?


Depends....

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That looks Kinda Volvo estate Like... :?
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