I get a taxi at least twice a week. There's been a steady creeping up of the amount of drivers who have the radio on throughout the journey.
Sometimes they have the footy match on. I HATE that.
I just want to ride in peace and quiet.
I've never asked anyone to turn the radio off yet but im getting close to it.
what's your take on it.
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over a year ago
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I wouldn`t have a problem asking them to turn it off....
Taxis are like barbers...the convention seems to be to make small talk about stuff..weather and the state of the nation type pathos..
Fuck that..I want a chance to relax in peace.. |
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"I wouldn`t have a problem asking them to turn it off....
Taxis are like barbers...the convention seems to be to make small talk about stuff..weather and the state of the nation type pathos..
Fuck that..I want a chance to relax in peace.."
Me too .....
I don't have a prob asking them to turn it off. I just haven't yet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I wouldn`t have a problem asking them to turn it off....
Taxis are like barbers...the convention seems to be to make small talk about stuff..weather and the state of the nation type pathos..
Fuck that..I want a chance to relax in peace..
Me too .....
I don't have a prob asking them to turn it off. I just haven't yet. "
Not to do taxi drivers a disserve here...but they`ve changed..
I remember when they would hop out and open a door for you...help load yer luggage..not the de riguer these days it seems..
The last one I had was a curmudgeon...not that it bothered me...I was gazing out of the window...musing..
I can only remember one taxi driver of note...I flew into Glasgow...he sussed my W/ Country accent and gave me a warm welcome to Scotland..we had a great natter on geology...ha...
He was a great host...wouldn`t take the fare for a half hour journey...jolly good chap %*
Just one of those memorable journeys, where you click with a total stranger..
But I digress... |
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By *empnbunkCouple
over a year ago
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Most taxi driver are friendly and courteous we have a long boring job its nice to have nice people to talk to instead of torn faced muppets we normally pick up so be nice to your driver n he'll b nice back |
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By *empnbunkCouple
over a year ago
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"Granny if you have hired the car then you call the shots, want peace and quiet insist he turns it off.  "
Haha dont kid yerself your only paying for a lift its still his car at end of the day he's still the boss |
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i keep thinking of the catherine tait sketch where an uptight business woman gets in a cab asks the guy to turn the radio off cos its too loud and shut the window cos she is too cold......then lets off a massive long fart |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Haha dont kid yerself your only paying for a lift its still his car at end of the day he's still the boss "
That is not strictly true...the driver may well own the vehicle, be it a Hackney carriage (Black Cab) or a private hire vehicle it is governed by a set of licensing rules set down by the local council. These licensing rules generally date back to the beginning of time! When I was a Private Hire vehicle driver the playing of the radio was not permitted without the express permission of the passengers, and the passengers had the right to ask for it to be turned off. If the driver did not comply the passenger had every right to report him or her to the licensing authority. A quick call to your local council licensing office will confirm the current ruling on he matter...  |
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"Most taxi driver are friendly and courteous we have a long boring job its nice to have nice people to talk to instead of torn faced muppets we normally pick up so be nice to your driver n he'll b nice back "
What ? If you want entertaining don't charge a fee for the ride! Bloody cheek.
Be nice to your customers and they might give you more business.
Cheek of the man! Bend over Bunk ! |
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"Granny if you have hired the car then you call the shots, want peace and quiet insist he turns it off.
Haha dont kid yerself your only paying for a lift its still his car at end of the day he's still the boss "
Know what. I'll take your advice and walk or use the bus xxx
Nothing to do with customers as you say. They should be grateful to be allowed to sit on the seats. Cheeky fuckers. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"Most taxi driver are friendly and courteous we have a long boring job its nice to have nice people to talk to instead of torn faced muppets we normally pick up so be nice to your driver n he'll b nice back
What ? If you want entertaining don't charge a fee for the ride! Bloody cheek.
Be nice to your customers and they might give you more business.
Cheek of the man! Bend over Bunk !"
Yeah £10 for a lift home and they want a conversation? What is the world coming to? |
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