Mark_Robson said:I'm afraid that that is no excuse for trying to intimidate or injure a cyclist. If they can't behave in a responsible way and drive safely then they need to find a new job.
JiMBR said:I don't know whether the other Glasgow cyclists would agree with me but my experience of Taxi drivers of the 'Black Cab' variety has been very positive.
The minicabs however are a different story!
Echolalia said:Taxi Drivers have alot to deal with, they drive all day on roads which are congested in cities hounded about like animals in a pen. Traffic lights, stop, start, you can see why they are easily irritated. Has anyone ever seen an angry driving instructor when on his/her own? That's almost as bad as an irritated taxi driver.
Vikeonabike said:Mr P send the video into the local taxi enforcement officer and let him see how much they "Don't care"
Echolalia said:Has anyone ever seen an angry driving instructor when on his/her own?
Mark_Robson said:I'm afraid that that is no excuse for trying to intimidate or injure a cyclist. If they can't behave in a responsible way and drive safely then they need to find a new job.
NigC said:Exaclty! Taxi Driving is a job of choice - it's not forced upon people who would rather be sitting at a desk punching the keyboard. It's the same as any other job - if you can't handle the crap that sometimes gets thrown your way, you're in the wrong job.
JamesAC said:Cyclists have a lot to deal with, they cycle all day on roads which are congested in cities hounded about like animals in a pen. Traffic lights, stop, start, ....