Paul H Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 As secretary of the Manx Taxi Federation, would you care to disclose exactly how many people in the taxi trade you represent? In addition, the demographic relation to the population of taxi drivers on the Isle of Man? I fear that you will not be willing to disclose such information because you represent a poor minority of militant troublemakers who have little else to worry about. Nothing personal, I actually quite enjoy reading your posts The actual number of members has been supplied to the RTLC, who agreed that it was more than sufficient to be representative of the trade on the island. Without specifying those numbers - since they are only the concern of the MTF and the trade's governing body - I can confirm that the membership covers all districts, including several in your own district. Admittedly there are, as in any organisation, a small number of 'militant troublemakers,' but they have been increasingly marginalised in recent times and I think it's fair to say that the line we're now pursuing is both rational and reasonable. PS There's nothing to stop you joining and having your say in the way it's run if you wish! A representative of the trade not the representative of the trade. If you have nothing to be ashamed of you would have no problem letting the everyone know how many paid up members you have. No doubt your federation had a part to play in the Minister asking for another twelve months, don't you think that after all this time it's time to move on rather than as you suggest, going right back to the start? Don't you think enough time and money has been wasted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 No doubt your federation had a part to play in the Minister asking for another twelve months, don't you think that after all this time it's time to move on rather than as you suggest, going right back to the start? Don't you think enough time and money has been wasted? Quote from the Minister at a meeting held this year (you can confirm this with your dad who was present at the time!) "I can't see much possibility of the all-island service coming in during the next five years." At that point, we hadn't even mentioned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Incidentally, I said 'representative' of the trade, without either definite or indefinite article - even though it seems no one else is willing to try to tackle the mess caused by the 2001 Act and the RTLC. It's all too easy to snipe from a safe distance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCMR Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 No doubt your federation had a part to play in the Minister asking for another twelve months, don't you think that after all this time it's time to move on rather than as you suggest, going right back to the start? Don't you think enough time and money has been wasted? Quote from the Minister at a meeting held this year (you can confirm this with your dad who was present at the time!) "I can't see much possibility of the all-island service coming in during the next five years." At that point, we hadn't even mentioned it! Are you Taxi Drivers blind, as for the all Island Taxi its already going on, every weekend Taxis from outside the Douglas area are picking up in Douglas some are leaving their mobile numbers by the pub phones. And one Airport taxi uses the comercial parking area in Regent street as his own rank during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumlin Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Has the Island still got a Governor or is he to be called something else, I thought Tynwald were to vote on this today. Canr get MR on the WWW today for some reason. Any news on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCMR Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Tynwald have voted yes to change the title to Commissioner subject to the Queens approval. The Changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 No doubt your federation had a part to play in the Minister asking for another twelve months, don't you think that after all this time it's time to move on rather than as you suggest, going right back to the start? Don't you think enough time and money has been wasted? Quote from the Minister at a meeting held this year (you can confirm this with your dad who was present at the time!) "I can't see much possibility of the all-island service coming in during the next five years." At that point, we hadn't even mentioned it! Are you Taxi Drivers blind, as for the all Island Taxi its already going on, every weekend Taxis from outside the Douglas area are picking up in Douglas some are leaving their mobile numbers by the pub phones. And one Airport taxi uses the comercial parking area in Regent street as his own rank during the day. This is more or less what I'm getting at. But certain members of the trade want it all to themselves and expect the taxpayer to foot the bill for maintaining a shortfall in licenced taxis in the Douglas area and for the RTLC to enforce it. Even if it is against the will of the RTLC. I'm off to book a holiday... I've had enough of this shower of sh1te Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCMR Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I know a good taxi who will take you to the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I know a good taxi who will take you to the airport Sod that! I'm going on the boat fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumlin Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I caught the tale end of the debate on the Villa last night and it looks like the shop keepers are being evicted after many years of loyal service to the tourist trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I caught the tale end of the debate on the Villa last night and it looks like the shop keepers are being evicted after many years of loyal service to the tourist trade. Is that hot off the press? http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php...c=7264&hl=villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumlin Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 No medical centre or gift shops they are wanting bespoke shops and a cafe. The front of the arcade is to be the Villa ticket office. It was also said that only two tennants had been told they could stay until Sep 06 rent free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
access55 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I overheard "A man in a pub" saying that one of them is a well know local barber... - could be lies of course" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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