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NICK


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30 Oct 2007 11:35 PM Alert 
http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/reports/401801/oft956.pdf
steadfast


TF MVP
Posts:108
31 Oct 2007 8:10 AM Alert 
this is my favourite piece from the above by nick



its good reading and may be over the heads of you other mere mortals


its from page 69 of the 138


Chart A4.5: Market equilibrium after de-restriction in the street and
rank hiring segment when regulated fare level is reduced
GMB BRANCH PRESIDENT
"souf"LONDON

TF Student
Posts:362
31 Oct 2007 9:12 AM Alert 
can only offer the following LONDON average speed over last 3,000 miles =14 mph .i run a diesel do not know of any petrol cars in the game.would advise get a diesel speak to the taxi centre as previously suggested,they could put a deal together which might suit.in my opinion petrol to be avoided on costs and maintenance issue
T4M_VX


TF Regular
Posts:13
31 Oct 2007 9:32 AM Alert 

Spoke to Lawrence and got a quote for roughly £4500.

Deposit is a quite high at £900 with 9 payments at £460.

Taxi Centre couldn't give me a quote becuase of my age

GMB BRANCH SEC LONDON


TF Almighty!
Posts:1028
31 Oct 2007 11:14 AM Alert 
Too be honest young man i wouldnt advise someone of your age too enter this industry, surely theres better opportunities what about the railways some good money available im told. One go for a UNIONISED job 50% less chance of getting injured, and of course protection!!!!!!!!

EDUCATE AGITATE ORGANISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NATIONAL ORGANISER GMB PDB
T4M_VX


TF Regular
Posts:13
31 Oct 2007 5:52 PM Alert 
Looks like i may have to give up on the idea The insurance payments are way too high, much higher than i expected
Tony
Bradistan...... only joking Terry Bradford to you others

TF Post Graduate
Posts:603
31 Oct 2007 6:08 PM Alert 
what about chauffeuring that may be a bit cheaper due to type of clients and more long runs than lots of little bits and pieces
and normally a better class of person........




LOL
www.taxi-today.com

voted best trade publication 2006 & 2007

www.taxiinsurancetrader.com

best place for cheap taxi insurance quotes online
T4M_VX


TF Regular
Posts:13
31 Oct 2007 8:25 PM Alert 

I'm restricted to an automatic only licence, which is why my only option would be to put my own car on the road as no other taxis/private hire cars are automatics......
T4M_VX


TF Regular
Posts:13
31 Oct 2007 8:47 PM Alert 
BTW Tony, did Sam ever mention the cost of his premium?
Tony
Bradistan...... only joking Terry Bradford to you others

TF Post Graduate
Posts:603
01 Nov 2007 8:10 AM Alert 
no other taxis/private hire cars are automatics......





you'll probably find in major city's where the driver is sat in constant stop start situations such as town centres then these will be predominantly automatics.

i believe Sams was roughly the same as yours. not cheap i no but its a sign of the times im afraid
www.taxi-today.com

voted best trade publication 2006 & 2007

www.taxiinsurancetrader.com

best place for cheap taxi insurance quotes online
GMB BRANCH SEC LONDON


TF Almighty!
Posts:1028
01 Nov 2007 10:04 AM Alert 

Young man cabbing chauffeuring at your age, not a good idea, if necessary swat up courses Plumbing whatever. any mug can drive i know ive been there!

However if your determined get a diesel auto Skoda/ Octavia/Superb good motors.We estimate average cost to Driver per day of xs IE before you take a penny  to be 70-80£ per DAY with your insurance costs more like £150 add on to that a petrol auto you lose every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If your intereted in further education apprenticeships etc give me a ring local GMB office could possibly advise you Terry Flanagan 07958275339

 

Be lucky
NATIONAL ORGANISER GMB PDB
Sam


TF Regular
Posts:20
02 Jan 2008 12:11 PM Alert 

Hi there,

I had the same problem as you (I am also 19) however found a way in the end. I spoke to Lawrence from the Insurance Factory in Birmingham.. Got a very reasonable quote. I pay £4400 per year full comprehensive, and they insured me on a 2.0 Petrol Peugeot 406 Automatic....

Very reasonable company, give them a try.
GMB BRANCH SEC LONDON


TF Almighty!
Posts:1028
02 Jan 2008 5:02 PM Alert 
Sam wish you luck, but £4400, and a Petrol Auto???????????????????????????????????????????/


EDUCATE AGITATE ORGANISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NATIONAL ORGANISER GMB PDB
nickRP


TF Newbie!
Posts:2
03 Jan 2008 8:41 PM Alert 

Did you get sorted?

I just wanted to throw http://www.metcalfeins.co.uk/taxi.php into the ring. They do a lot of taxi insurance.

I was just curious about whether the age thing scuppered you or not.

N
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