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Just bought my first taxi
Last Post 07/04/2009 08:31 PM by brightonbreezy. 10 Replies.
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the insane
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| 24/03/2008 09:25 PM |
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I am currently workinbg as a bus driver and have been for the last 5 years, but i'm getting sick of it now and i have been offered a black LTI TX1 1998 so i snapped it up, it needs a bit of work doing on it i reckon about £500 wil get it up to scratch with local council regulations.
Gonna be driving in burnley, never drove a taxi before but did work as a telephone operator for a busy private hire firm years ago.
I just searched for taxi forums on google and this one came up first, so here i am. Basically here for some advice really and pointer the pros and experienced drivers may have for me, i am looking forward to being an active member of this community.
BTW, i'm good with computers and electronics so if anyone needs help then just give me a shout 
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Bandit
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| 25/03/2008 08:19 PM |
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Good Luck |
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hopper
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| 25/03/2008 11:54 PM |
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Posted By Bandit on 25 Mar 2008 8:19 PM
Good Luck
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theplate
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| 30/04/2008 09:45 AM |
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How is it going so far? I m thinking of doing same in Burnley. don't want to commit to buying a black cab yet. just been asking around to rent one. Would like to know how its been for you first?????? any ups or downs ???? |
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the insane
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| 30/04/2008 10:25 PM |
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Posted By theplate on 30 Apr 2008 9:45 AM
How is it going so far? I m thinking of doing same in Burnley. don't want to commit to buying a black cab yet. just been asking around to rent one. Would like to know how its been for you first?????? any ups or downs ????
theres no real work here, there too many black cab, but i'm with a large so i can just make by, dont rent a cab as it wont be worth it for you, i think there is more money in private hire but only if you tout for business.
before joining the big firm i was only makin around £50 gross a day, then remove food and fuel and you get left with peanuts, you get no help from the other cabbies as all they want to do is cut your throat, its a dog eat dog world mate, and i aint no stranger to it as i had an idea of what i was getting myself into
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theplate
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| 01/05/2008 07:01 PM |
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thanks for the speedy reply!!
I have been to council office to change my badge to hackney, was a bit gutted to hear they want another £75 to change it to hackney badge !!!. I have tried Private Hire in burnley and thing is you ve got to work for the bases(private hire operators) as a driver on hourly wage and they pay S*** wages, and it was too rigid so I only lasted few days. I am now doing private hire in a nearby town but it is a bit of a treck everyday and I would much prefer to work local. I am giving hackney a try not for money as much but more for flexibility to work me own ours...... Do you know anyone selling black cab at a decent price ? cheers |
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theplate
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| 01/05/2008 07:07 PM |
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touting is a bit dodgy I m told you could loose your badge + 6 points on your license and court visits etc...... |
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hopper
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| 01/05/2008 07:24 PM |
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Posted By theplate on 01 May 2008 7:07 PM
touting is a bit dodgy I m told you could loose your badge + 6 points on your license and court visits etc......
You are not wrong theplate!!!! |
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the insane
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| 02/05/2008 02:54 PM |
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Posted By theplate on 01 May 2008 7:01 PM
thanks for the speedy reply!!
I have been to council office to change my badge to hackney, was a bit gutted to hear they want another £75 to change it to hackney badge !!!. I have tried Private Hire in burnley and thing is you ve got to work for the bases(private hire operators) as a driver on hourly wage and they pay S*** wages, and it was too rigid so I only lasted few days. I am now doing private hire in a nearby town but it is a bit of a treck everyday and I would much prefer to work local. I am giving hackney a try not for money as much but more for flexibility to work me own ours...... Do you know anyone selling black cab at a decent price ? cheers
you could email your name and i will see if my boss can accommodate you somewhere, i know what you mean about private hire firms paying s*** wages, my email addy is the.insaan@gmail.com.
where are you driving at the moment ?? |
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the insane
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| 02/04/2009 06:57 AM |
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hello, one year on and i'm still here, still cabbing, the old cab i bought has run out of its shelf life with the council so just got myself a 55 plate TXII.
I have also got a few drivers together and got them to join the GMB, hopefully things will get better in the near future |
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brightonbreezy
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| 07/04/2009 08:31 PM |
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Hello,
I am pleased you have joined the GMB, could send me a pm, I would be interested in chatting.
Regards
BB |
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