Thread: Heathrow Airport cars

Originally Posted by Ronin

Your ill-mannered retort shows just how thick you are, my guess is you are one of those dorks who spends all his time in some office thinking himself oh-so clever when the reality is you haven't got a clue what goes on in the real world - no wonder the country is such a mess.

Which country?

Originally Posted by Ronin

Originally Posted by Fozzy

I read it that the driver didn't want to use his meter not that he didn't have one.

pseudolus didn't say that - his post was vague in that respect.

He used inverted commas implying that it's what had been spoken by the driver. It was clear to me that the driver was saying "no meter, 50 quid" not the poster saying the car had no meter.

Originally Posted by Ronin

Should you be referring to me I never used the word 'notorious'.

You're digging yourself a big hole mate. Read your post #17.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Last time I took a taxi from Heathrow to my house (not far away but 45 quid) the guy got well pissed off when he heard my destination.

Stopped several times along the rank to bitch to the other drivers that he had waited all that time and only got a short fare. I chuckled inside.

How fucking rude and unprofessional. Trying to make a customer feel uncomfortable because they got what they thought was a shit job.

The problem with taxis that rank at airports is that they may have to wait two hours for a job some times. Now if they do that then get a job that goes 8 quid on the meter, it simply isn't viable for them. Now if it isn't viable no driver works there and the airport customers don't have taxis waiting for them.

It seems unfair but it's life. The onus is on the people going short distances to arrange cheaper private hire transport from the place they are travelling to. Drivers that haven't sat on a rank for two hours having probably paid for a permit for the privilege to do so.

None of that excuses that drivers rude obnoxious and childish behaviour though.

Originally Posted by Fozzy

Originally Posted by Ronin

Should you be referring to me I never used the word 'notorious'.

You're digging yourself a big hole mate. Read your post #17.

OK, forgot that word was there, most of us do that or similar at some time or other so that's hardly 'digging myself a big hole.'

Originally Posted by Fozzy

He used inverted commas implying that it's what had been spoken by the driver. It was clear to me that the driver was saying "no meter, 50 quid" not the poster saying the car had no meter.

He should have said so, inverted commas could mean a lot of things!

Originally Posted by Ronin

Originally Posted by Fozzy

He used inverted commas implying that it's what had been spoken by the driver. It was clear to me that the driver was saying "no meter, 50 quid" not the poster saying the car had no meter.

He should have said so, inverted commas could mean a lot of things!

Yes, sorry, you are correct. I should indeed have made that very clear and I apologise. I must remember that there are a lot of retarded care in the community illiterate knobs floating about this board who struggle with basic writing and grammar, and then get aggressive about it.

"

no meter, 50 quid"

Should have taken the bastards cab number and reported him.

Originally Posted by taxexile

"

no meter, 50 quid"

Should have taken the bastards cab number and reported him.

I did think about it but once the cab heating wrapped around me all indignation left me...until I got out the other end, and waited in the snow for the office to open!

Ronin redded me now calling me an ignornant [at][at][at][at] I guess he is a cabby then??? Dear me - Ronin, there is a reason you are a cabby, and not done better in life

Originally Posted by Ronin

Originally Posted by Fozzy

He used inverted commas implying that it's what had been spoken by the driver. It was clear to me that the driver was saying "no meter, 50 quid" not the poster saying the car had no meter.

He should have said so, inverted commas could mean a lot of things!

If they could mean a lot of things then why did you assume they meant the car had no meter? I understood what he was saying, if you didn't you should have asked him to clarify before jumping to the wrong conclusion.

You said one minute that he had said the car had no meter, you then said that the inverted commas could have meant several different things. It can't be both so you're clearly back pedalling.

Either way it's hardly important is it. You'll also notice I haven't once felt the need to call anyone an idiot or any other insult, over a difference of opinions about something as unimportant as taxis at Heathrow airport. Life's too short mate to get so uptight about something so unimportant.

^You are the one 'back pedalling' his post implied there was no meter and yes maybe I should have considered those quotes a bit longer. As for the insults he started it in one of his PM's but then I suppose your whole purpose is to kiss his arse! Either way pseudos is his own enemy for accepting the offer in the first place!

Originally Posted by Ronin

As for the insults he started it in one of his PM's but then I suppose your whole purpose is to kiss his arse!

I was very polite in my first to replies to your pointless PMs. Then you insulted me, so I told you to get stuffed.

Originally Posted by Ronin

You are the one 'back pedalling' his post implied there was no meter and yes maybe I should have considered those quotes a bit longer.

Admit you were wrong, stop with the nonsense, and relax.

Originally Posted by Ronin

Either way pseudos is his own enemy for accepting the offer in the first place!

It was only 50quid - hardly something to be concerned about. I was just pointing out to the OP that the taxi drivers, especially on short distances, are rip off merchants.

Originally Posted by Ronin

^You are the one 'back pedalling' his post implied there was no meter and yes maybe I should have considered those quotes a bit longer. As for the insults he started it in one of his PM's but then I suppose your whole purpose is to kiss his arse! Either way pseudos is his own enemy for accepting the offer in the first place!

Not at all mate, I'm taking no sides. You're both as bad as each other IMO. It's a bit of a sad day when people can't discuss something as unimportant as taxis at an airport without reverting to name calling.

I've explained the simple reason why they need to charge so much for short journeys. However, you guys carry on arguing over nothing if that's what gets you off.

This thread should be renamed the big girls blouse thread.

Originally Posted by Fozzy

The problem with taxis that rank at airports is that they may have to wait two hours for a job some times. Now if they do that then get a job that goes 8 quid on the meter, it simply isn't viable for them. Now if it isn't viable no driver works there and the airport customers don't have taxis waiting for them.

OK this is all well and good, however, nowhere does it say "Long distance Taxis rank" or "minimum fare 50 notes". It's supply and demand in many ways. If they have to wait 2 hours then there are too many taxis. However, not really, because there were not many there that day. So people are choosing not to take the taxis and perhaps some of them are like me; stung once and never again. They have themselves to blame.

Anyway

Mini Cab and Private Hire Service For Heathrow Airport|GreenTomatoCars

Fixed price from Heathrow, the official partners. Give them a try OP.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Originally Posted by Fozzy

The problem with taxis that rank at airports is that they may have to wait two hours for a job some times. Now if they do that then get a job that goes 8 quid on the meter, it simply isn't viable for them. Now if it isn't viable no driver works there and the airport customers don't have taxis waiting for them.

OK this is all well and good, however, nowhere does it say "Long distance Taxis rank" or "minimum fare 50 notes". It's supply and demand in many ways. If they have to wait 2 hours then there are too many taxis. However, not really, because there were not many there that day. So people are choosing not to take the taxis and perhaps some of them are like me; stung once and never again. They have themselves to blame.

Anyway

Mini Cab and Private Hire Service For Heathrow Airport|GreenTomatoCars

Fixed price from Heathrow, the official partners. Give them a try OP.

In an ideal world you'd be right. A few signs and perhaps a notice on the airport's website would be great but it's just not how the world is.

I personally think too many people spend their lives feeling like the victim. I'm not referring to you or your story but people in life in general.

Everybody knows that to have the luxury of stepping out of a terminal and straight in to a waiting taxi you will have to pay a premium rate, it's obvious. And those that don't know will know after the first time and will know for future reference, that's how we learn things, trial and error.

That premium rate makes short journeys almost impossible unless you have money to burn, but for anybody to kick up a fuss about that is pointless IMO. Everybody wants to get everything their own way all the time and that simply isn't possible. For the person who wants to go 5 miles from the airport to get his own way the taxi driver needs to shit out big time. Why should he be the one not to get his own way? Everybody always thinks it should be the other guy to shit out and not them but that clearly isn't possible. It's a bit like being on a see saw and only wanting to be the one up in the air.

People need to stop with the 'poor me, everybody's out to get me' attitude, it's weak and pathetic IMO.
If you need to travel 5 miles from Heathrow then clearly the taxi rank outside isn't for you. Don't fucking cry about it and act like a victim, just make different plans. Book a private hire car to meet you in the car park and take you on the meter, simple.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Originally Posted by taxexile

"

no meter, 50 quid"

Should have taken the bastards cab number and reported him.

I did think about it but once the cab heating wrapped around me all indignation left me...until I got out the other end, and waited in the snow for the office to open!

Ronin redded me now calling me an ignornant [at][at][at][at] I guess he is a cabby then??? Dear me - Ronin, there is a reason you are a cabby, and not done better in life

So you get Red repo and feel the need to shout about it, WHY ?

Not only that, you are trying to imply every London cabbie has not done well in life.

Sorry Pseudo you sound like a boasting kid,although no one is none the wiser of what you have done or achieved to put yourself on a pedestal.


On topic I know 4 blokes who are London cabbies.
They have put a lot of time and effort into obtaining their badges,its not easy and you will be hard pushed to find one who will risk loosing it.

The only cabs that ply for trade on the Heathrow ranks will certainly be genuine London Hackney carriage drivers.

Any rogue cab would stick out a mile and the blokes would have none of it!

I have only ever heard of touts inside the airport who once they have got a fare will take them to the car park.
They don't use Black Cabs would be a run of the mill saloon motor.

Back to genuine London cabbies!

Most who are waiting on the ranks have dropped of there hopping to usually catch a fair back to central.

One bloke I know starts his shift there as its convenient for him on the way into town.

I doubt there are many drivers who sit at Heathrow day in day,thoughs that do would of most be old school who have given up chasing the pound.

From central London a cabbie is well within his rights to refuse any fare over 12 miles from his hire point,at Heathrow that goes up to 20.

It is the luck of the draw for them if they wait ages and get a short job taking them out of their zone,and up to them whether they decide go back to the closest rank to try again.

Cabbies demanding rip off price is unheard of in reality,unless you are in Bangkok of course.

Bottom line is if you were ripped off you should have took his Badge number and reported him.
Best not to tar everyone with the same brush!

Funny thing about this thread!

Most people who needed car transport from the airport would arrange a private hire car.

Though.s that take London cabs maybe tourist but most of the work especially City airport is business types.

People who will be claiming the money back anyway and don't need to worry about penny pinching.

This thread reads like a Monty Python sketch. Thanks for the entertainment.

I used to be a licensed chauffeur for a company that mainly dealt with crew travel but also handled Saga cruises etc. Great fun driving all around the UK.

This is not the company that I worked for however they are well recommended London's Largest Minicab Company - Addison Lee Modern vehicles, Licensed drivers with enhanced CRB checks.

Originally Posted by toslti

I used to be a licensed chauffeur for a company that mainly dealt with crew travel but also handled Saga cruises etc. Great fun driving all around the UK.

This is not the company that I worked for however they are well recommended London's Largest Minicab Company - Addison Lee Modern vehicles, Licensed drivers with enhanced CRB checks.

Addisonlee yes a massive company now!

The firm has knocked the bollocks out of the Hackney Carriage game in London,all above board just a sign of the times.

All buses are gonna be cash free soon, so you pretty much have to get an Oyster or Day Travel card.