Rayvin 6135 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think they're doing well cos they operate on a national level as opposed to many other (all?) taxi firms which are strictly local. So, if I go to London, I might not know any taxi companies there - but I do know Uber. Also CT, there's nothing we can really do about their tax situation while the government is as it is. If only we had a progressive government which might clamp down on this sort of thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 On 18/05/2015 at 20:38, Rayvin said: I think they're doing well cos they operate on a national level as opposed to many other (all?) taxi firms which are strictly local. So, if I go to London, I might not know any taxi companies there - but I do know Uber. Also CT, there's nothing we can really do about their tax situation while the government is as it is. If only we had a progressive government which might clamp down on this sort of thing... We had one for 13 years. They didn't [emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33655 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 A taxi driver complaining that someone else doesn't pay their fair share of tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 45838 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 37298 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 18/05/2015 at 20:17, Christmas Tree said: Can't understand all the happy clappy excitement It's just another taxi firm which has very poor coverage and charges you through the nose at peak times. Nearly all taxi firms have an app and take cards already. Would have especially thought the socially conscious on here wouldn't be giving their money to a firm that pays no UK Tax. [emoji6] Rattled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23962 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 08:53, Alex said: Rattled CT sweating like he he's just polished off four duck pizzas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Not at all just can't quite understand the OMG uber!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11344 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 09:03, Christmas Tree said: Not at all just can't quite understand the OMG uber!!!! Think you're over selling mild interest in a time (and cost) saving taxi app. Which isn't like you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 How is it cost saving to a minicab if it's the same cost or a lot more at peak times? And how is their app anymore time saving than my firms app? Their drivers are just minicab drivers who have signed up. I could sign up in 10 minutes and be a uber driver. They have around 15,000 drivers in the UK. There are more ordinary taxis / private hire drivers in Tyne and Wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 £7.15 from central station to St James park ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 37167 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 10:15, Christmas Tree said: £7.15 from central station to St James park ffs I'd pay that gladly if they could guarantee the driver wouldn't talk shite. (Not really, fucking hate getting taxis). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33655 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 10:15, Christmas Tree said: £7.15 from central station to St James park ffs Your app must be playing up because it's estimating £3 for that journey for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 10:29, ewerk said: Your app must be playing up because it's estimating £3 for that journey for me. Don't have the app, just going off Ubers ad in Friday's chronny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 37167 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Didn't have app, used Chronicle instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11344 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 10:14, Christmas Tree said: How is it cost saving to a minicab if it's the same cost or a lot more at peak times? And how is their app anymore time saving than my firms app? Their drivers are just minicab drivers who have signed up. I could sign up in 10 minutes and be a uber driver. They have around 15,000 drivers in the UK. There are more ordinary taxis / private hire drivers in Tyne and Wear. I'm tawkin' abaht Lahndon me owld mucka But this is free market enterprise mate, you should be well on board. They'll be seeing you squirm and think "I'm all right Jack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:11, The Fish said: I'm tawkin' abaht Lahndon me owld mucka But this is free market enterprise mate, you should be well on board. They'll be seeing you squirm and think "I'm all right Jack" London uber drivers are just London minicab drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11344 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:15, Christmas Tree said: London uber drivers are just London minicab drivers ... and what's your point chubster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 45838 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 CT drives a maxicab, through necessity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 37298 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:20, Monkeys Fist said: CT drives a maxicab, through necessity. Fattled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 45838 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Furious because the council insisted he had an HGV license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:16, The Fish said: ... and what's your point chubster? See the post you mentioned London in without answering THE FUCKING QUESTIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5222 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 10:29, ewerk said: Your app must be playing up because it's estimating £3 for that journey for me. How much from East Boldon to Bedlington station 6am tomorrow, if your not to busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11344 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's cheaper than black cabs and quicker to hail a cab on uber than it is to get a black cab, more often than not. Happy to help Mr Soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 37298 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:36, Christmas Tree said: See the post you mentioned London in without answering THE FUCKING QUESTIONS The fucking irony of you pulling up anyone on that score. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33655 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On 19/05/2015 at 11:37, Christmas Tree said: How much from East Boldon to Bedlington station 6am tomorrow, if your not to busy £26-£35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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