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derekgas 07-10-2008 19:57

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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 639121)
Nah not the Taxi Drivers.:D

They are brown or white, but mostly brown! :eek:

jambutty 07-10-2008 21:44

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Taxi drivers, including Private Hire drivers should be treated the same as PSV drivers. In other words take an advanced driving test.

After all they are transporting the general public for payment of a fare.

The only difference is the size of the vehicle.

SPUGGIE J 08-10-2008 00:03

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Originally Posted by jambutty (Post 639194)
Taxi drivers, including Private Hire drivers should be treated the same as PSV drivers. In other words take an advanced driving test.

After all they are transporting the general public for payment of a fare.

The only difference is the size of the vehicle.

A fair point. I use taxis and never even considered what they had to take test wise apart from the local one for their plate. In a way it is public transport and should be treated as such and a side effect might be better drivers.

WillowTheWhisp 08-10-2008 07:49

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Isn't it PCV these days?

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 638989)
Will these b-pec exams for cab drivers be conducted in English or Urdu?


I just found something interesting on this site inspired by Tealeaf's question:


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The Theory Test for Drivers of Large Vehicles in Polish and everything you should know about UK driving licence.

Did you know that Polish people can hold UK driving licence for lorries, buses or couches without actually speaking English? All they have to do is to pass the theory test based on the offered material and then pass the practical test. Both tests can be taken in Polish!
To take the theory test in Polish a candidate may bring a DSA aproved translator with them. The candidate has to arrange the service of the translator themselves.
An episode of Last of the Summer Wine comes to mind. :D (The Loxley Lozenge?)

Neil 08-10-2008 08:19

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Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 638991)
a bbu should take a good hour to service.. that doesnt mean hoover it for an hour Neil ok? :D

I know mate, it takes 1/2 hour to get the damn fire front off and on. I only hoover for 1/2 and hour.

All its needs to be 100% ish is a new ignition electrode and glass front for the fire - which we don't use because you can't light it :(

jaysay 08-10-2008 08:50

Re: Taxi drivers - credentials.
 
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Originally Posted by derekgas (Post 639146)
They are brown or white, but mostly brown! :eek:

Not the firm I use derek, all white:D

jambutty 08-10-2008 12:14

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When I drove for Arcade a lot of years ago my doctor had to certify that I was fit to drive and my car had to go through a special MOT. That was all.

Oh! Yes! I had to buy an acceptable First Aid kit and a fire extinguisher.

SPUGGIE J 08-10-2008 13:26

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 639288)
Not the firm I use derek, all white:D

Tut tut frightening all them drivers. Take 10 mins in the sin bin Mr Jaysay. :p


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