The responsibilities of a taxi driver

[Hip Priest]

Actually, I don't know whether or not to report it to the police or just the taxi firm.

I'd ring the taxi firm first. Just calmly explain that you've had a couple of run-ins with one of their drivers over the last couple of days and you want to resolve it. Might get them on side if you say 'I don't want to get the guy into trouble, I just want to sort it out.'

 

[Matthew_T]

Agreed.

But it looks like all your ranting at drivers has come back to haunt you though.

I havent said anything to this guy.

 

[Matthew_T]

Is it possible that the driver in question has appeared in one of your earlier videos? Maybe he is aggrieved and wants to get his own back.

I have checked, this is the first time I have met him. However I can recall him overtaking me in the past without any problems.

 

[Matthew_T]

Are you Rainman?

No, but his car is pretty distinguishable amongst others (white Vauxhall Astra Estate).

 

[SportMonkey]

Matthew, for once, please say you have cam footage.

 

[Matthew_T]

Matthew, for once, please say you have cam footage.

Yes. It wasnt setup for night riding (it was dark) but I can remember a fairly good description of the driver and car. Got footage of yesterday aswell.

 

[smokeysmoo]

No, but his car is pretty distinguishable amongst others (white Vauxhall Astra Estate).

I hadn't read the whole thread for reasons I'll keep to myself considering how sensitive people seem to be about Matthew.

I have now read it, (as I was curious why I got the responses I did to was a light hearted remark, hence the smiley), and as a result I have deleted it.

 

[recumbentpanda]

Are you Rainman?

Good grief smokey, have you not read this thread?

Taking that post down and apologising would I suggest, be a good idea, smiley or no smiley.

 

[SportMonkey]

Yes. It wasnt setup for night riding (it was dark) but I can remember a fairly good description of the driver and car. Got footage of yesterday aswell.

Good, I'd avoid posting it on the internet. If it happens again you need to report it as harassment. Your evidence will be enough to serve the driver and potentially passenger with harassment orders. 3 HO's and it is a custodial sentence.

 

[Matthew_T]

I seriously hope that this isnt going to get progressively worse with this driver. Today he nearly ran me over, filmed me, followed me, and at one point I thought he was going to swerve at me.

This guy has some real anger issues and I feel sorry for his passengers.

 

[Matthew_T]

Good, I'd avoid posting it on the internet. If it happens again you need to report it as harassment. Your evidence will be enough to serve the driver and potentially passenger with harassment orders. 3 HO's and it is a custodial sentence.

Thanks for the info. Do you mean 3 dealings with the driver for a HO or 3 HO's?

 

[smokeysmoo]

I am familiar with smilies, I'm also familiar with using a smiley after abusing someone for their disability.

As I am now aware of the situation I have deleted the post. No offence intended.

 

[SportMonkey]

Thanks for the info. Do you mean 3 dealings with the driver for a HO or 3 HO's?

3 HO's. However, he'd get the first if he comes near you again, then every time he comes near you after that he gets a subsequent one. Usually the original one is enough to scare an idiot off this kind of behaviour. He's probably just an arse who's seen your footage online. Try to avoid confrontation though, even idiots have friends.

 

[Matthew_T]

As I am now aware of the situation I have deleted the post.

I dont even know what the Rainman is so it didnt really bother me.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Good grief smokey, have you not read this thread?

Clearly no I hadn't, but it's now corrected, see post #37