Who would knock an illegal cab?

[monkey]

Just curious after hearing something on the radio.

Assuming you'd get in a dodgy cab in the first place or didn't know it was dodgy at first, who would, has or wouldn't knock one (Do a runner without paying)?
:)

[gettin2dizzy]

Knock one over? knock one for six? knock-ternal?

[monkey]

Who would do a runner, leggit, scarper, not pay.....

[ThEGr33k]

Interesting avatar considering the thread there mate! :rolleyes:

[monkey]

Tres Bien Greek! I never said I have or would though did I?

[gettin2dizzy]

No and a no I'm afraid. How dull ;)

[Spiderman]

Hmm, dont see why you would tbh. If you knew he was an illegal before you got in then it was your choice to do so.
If you didnt know but he got you to your destination with no getting lost, dangerous driving or overcharging then whats the diffrenece between the service he provided you and what a "legit" cab would do for you?

Either way i'd pay him if he got me there.

If he got lost or drove scarily then i may consider a lesser amount to simply cover his fuel costs.

But i'n curious why you would run, if you ever have of course.

[G]

I try and avoid using cabs full stop, they are generally a different type of grubby breed.

[Kinvig]

I try and avoid using cabs full stop, they are generally a different type of grubby breed.


never had a problem with illegal cabs in central London - they used to be the only option to get home as black cabs were afraid to go south of the river after midnight.

As for grubby breeds - I find that the gentlemen that work for the AA are grubby.....and having to listen on their racist viewpoints for 5 hours because their van is incapable of going over 3 mph really pi$$es me off.

[plowsie]

TBH i've thought of sticking a sign on a car and go and make meself some money in town for a few nights. Nothing dodgy about me - is there?

[G]

never had a problem with illegal cabs in central London - they used to be the only option to get home as black cabs were afraid to go south of the river after midnight.

As for grubby breeds - I find that the gentlemen that work for the AA are grubby.....and having to listen on their racist viewpoints for 5 hours because their van is incapable of going over 3 mph really pi$$es me off.

If your insinuating that my comment was being racist then your making the wrong assumptions.

[Stig]

Have done and would do again. I would like to add though that this is overseas. Would not do it here in the UK. If I need to get a taxi though, I prefer to use my preferred company Mrs Apes cabs.

I would be wary of hitching a lift in the nearest taxi for fear of it not being licenced. Some of them drive round in uninsured wrecks.

[pencil shavings]

done it before, would do it again. but i would pay. my mate did a runner for an unlicenced cab and got chased with a machette. not wise. and they are so cheap as well, whats the point of risking the wrath of a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver taxi driver!! :smt003

[Pedrosa]

I would decide against doing a runner if the driver was able to offer a refreshing answer to the taxi passenger's favourite question.....

"Have you been busy?":p

[Kinvig]

If your insinuating that my comment was being racist then your making the wrong assumptions.



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[Daimo]

Yes, its illegal, hence would serve them right for avoiding fees.

PLus i'd get a free ride home.

C-mon, who hasn't bunked a cab in their youth at some point/s :smt101 :lol:

[Biker Biggles]

More years ago than I care to recall I used to be one of those "grubby breed" cab drivers.In those days the trade was unregulated and unlicensed in London but was covered by the law.You had to have the right insurance and work for a "mini cab" office.I was legal to that extent and had my share of runners.I caught one once,and that made it all worthwhile.Doubt he ever did it again.:mad:

[Spiderman]

Yes, its illegal, hence would serve them right for avoiding fees.

PLus i'd get a free ride home.

C-mon, who hasn't bunked a cab in their youth at some point/s :smt101 :lol:

Hmmm, dont get me worng i've done runners before (as discussed in another recent thread) but i'm intrigued as to why you'd do it to an unlicensed can over a licenced one?

I'd rather get in a car i knew was insured and safe than one i didnt know anything about. Regardless of if i was gonna pay or run.

[Jools'SV Now]

ask yourself why they can't get a licence

probably due to plenty of 'previous'

fancy doing a runner now?

If you plan your night in advance there should be no need to use these death carriages. Yes, I realise plans change - but you've got a phone, haven't you?

I'd rather my Mrs dragged me out of bed to pick her up than her get in one - there's some funny (and nasty) people out there

[Kinvig]

I'd rather my Mrs dragged me out of bed to pick her up than her get in one

can I have your phone number too?

[Biker Biggles]

Slightly off topic but it never ceases to amaze me that imposing some regulatory regime on any industry suddenly makes it all cosy and safe.Like I said above,I worked in the unregulated minicab industry and there were a few dodgy characters in there,but I now work in a very highly regulated sector,and guess what?There are a few dodgy characters here as well.Lesson 1.There will always be rotten apples in all walks of life so be on your guard and dont rely on others to weed them out.
Sorry for the derail----Back to doing a runner.:D

[Spiderman]

ask yourself why they can't get a licence

probably due to plenty of 'previous'

fancy doing a runner now?

If you plan your night in advance there should be no need to use these death carriages. Yes, I realise plans change - but you've got a phone, haven't you?

I'd rather my Mrs dragged me out of bed to pick her up than her get in one - there's some funny (and nasty) people out there

this story will warm your heart then...and since you live quite close to me its also relevant to you.
A local mini cab firm had to let one fella go after he admitted to them that he'd been inside for rape!
The Public Carriage Office who are supposed to vet those applying for licences then tried to defend themselves by saying that they look at each application on its own merits and they decided this individual wasnt a risk.
How the hell they can come to that conclusion is beyond me yet a convicted rapist is out there driving a mini cab. And its all legal and above board.

Makes you wonder when the loonies started running the asylum and how we didnt see it happening or do anything to stop it :roll:

[Biker Biggles]

Cant remember the numbers,but the success rate for rape prosecutions is very low.So how many unconvicted rapists are working in heavily vetted jobs?
Think about it---This vetting lark doesnt solve anything,it just lulls us into a false sense of security and allows everyone to miss the point.

[Spiderman]

Cant remember the numbers,but the success rate for rape prosecutions is very low.So how many unconvicted rapists are working in heavily vetted jobs?
Think about it---This vetting lark doesnt solve anything,it just lulls us into a false sense of security and allows everyone to miss the point.

Totaly agreed mate. its like these nonsense "targets" that Govts set for schools police etc.
Takes everyones eye of the real issues and makes them nothing more than bean counters trying to find a way to fiddle the numbers so they look good.

So what if its 90% motoring convictions or that x amount of kids leave school not really knowing jack shi*. "At least our figures looked good when we submitted them" :roll:

[Biker Biggles]

Over 80% of those figures come from people who are less than 50% qualified in statistical analysis.


And Im one of them.:D

[philipMac]

I nearly had the head punched off me one night by some cabby who decided I had done a runner out of his cab.

I was just walking home, with some bird I had, ahem, met earlier that night. I reckon I would have got a beating were it not for her.

He was certain he had his man though. Silly facts werent going to get in his way.

[Biker Biggles]

I had a relly who was in New York when they had one of their famous power cuts.He walked straight out of a restaurant and got one of the last available cabs.The cabbie pulled out a gun and said the fare was on the understanding that it was loaded and would be used if their was any trouble.

[philipMac]

I had a relly who was in New York when they had one of their famous power cuts.He walked straight out of a restaurant and got one of the last available cabs.The cabbie pulled out a gun and said the fare was on the understanding that it was loaded and would be used if their was any trouble.

Funnily enough, I was cycling home, in a power cut, in NYC, and I nearly got shot.
This was accompanied by the timeless advice "getdaFUKOUTTA HERE CRACKA".


Right so. I bid you adieu kind sir.

[Razor]

If you get in someone's car and they take you where you want to go, but you don't pay and do a runner, you're the dishonest one. 2 wrongs don't make it right and if you do this the karmic wheel will turn for you my friend.