Who needs an airport taxi when you've got a tram...
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Taxi wars
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Posted 10 years ago #
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I can see the taxi perspective on this one - what's the difference between them and a pre-booked private hire car, if you can "pre-book" on your way to the stance. It looks awfully like a way to get round the distinctions.
Taxi drivers have to have additional training beyond private hire drivers, and I think we can recognise the difference in driving standards - although that could just be confirmation bias!
Robert
Posted 10 years ago # -
Taxi drivers have to have additional training beyond private hire drivers
That the excuse for doubling their prices?
Posted 10 years ago # -
Sounds exactly the same as the previous airport taxis where you walked to a small desk, gave your name and destination then went outside and got the first taxi in the queue?
Posted 10 years ago # -
They "pay road tax" but not VAT apparently...
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/private-hire-taxi-firm-liquidated-but-jobs-safe-1-3374192
Posted 10 years ago # -
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In an e-mail to staff, director Stephen Rose said despite the financial collapse it was “business as usual”.And he moved to allay any fears about future job losses.It read: “Capital Cars (Scotland) Ltd has gone through a necessary financial restructuring process.
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Well that's all right then.
Posted 10 years ago # -
I wonder if he refers to his drivers antics at traffic lights and in particular ASLs as "Our cars going through the necessary road space usage process"
Posted 10 years ago # -
“The old company has had an official liquidator appointed. Do not worry, the only changes that take place in the future will all be positive..."
Ah, good. So they will all be taught how to treat cyclists safely and with respect!
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