The responsibilities of a taxi driver

[Boris Bajic]

Quite, and isn't 'getting your own back' something most people grow out of some time around their discovery that Santa isn't real?

Moral indignation is useless, but changing your mind is a sign of intelligence.

I hear this 'No santa' conspiracy theory a lot. People get a kick out of arguing against the obvious.

OK, if Santa isn't real answer me this: How is it that every year I get an extra present, marked 'from Santa' on the label, which is an item that only my wife knows I want or need?

It is clear to me (abundantly clear) that she hears it from me, writes a letter to Santa and he provides the gift. If any further proof were needed, it is usually wrapped in a paper other than the one she wraps my gift from her in.

No Santa? Yeah, really!

 

[Hip Priest]

I hear this 'No santa' conspiracy theory a lot. People get a kick out of arguing against the obvious.

OK, if Santa isn't real answer me this: How is it that every year I get an extra present, marked 'from Santa' on the label, which is an item that only my wife knows I want or need?

It is clear to me (abundantly clear) that she hears it from me, writes a letter to Santa and he provides the gift. If any further proof were needed, it is usually wrapped in a paper other than the one she wraps my gift from her in.

No Santa? Yeah, really!

Tell me about it. Every year my wife receives gifts of flowers, chocolates and lingerie, and they're not from me. Explain that Santa-deniers!!!

 

[veloevol]

Tell me about it. Every year my wife receives gifts of flowers, chocolates and lingerie, and they're not from me. Explain that Santa-deniers!!!

(Cough)

 

[BentMikey]

I dunno if I agree with all the hung, drawn, and quartered crowd. I mean sure, that was inappropriate behaviour from the taxi driver and passenger, but was it really that bad? Don't get me wrong, they need a firm reality check to stop it right there and before there is any escalation, but more than that?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I hear this 'No santa' conspiracy theory a lot. People get a kick out of arguing against the obvious.

OK, if Santa isn't real answer me this: How is it that every year I get an extra present, marked 'from Santa' on the label, which is an item that only my wife knows I want or need?

It is clear to me (abundantly clear) that she hears it from me, writes a letter to Santa and he provides the gift. If any further proof were needed, it is usually wrapped in a paper other than the one she wraps my gift from her in.

No Santa? Yeah, really!

Damn, maybe I've spent too many years on the naughty list!

I've changed my mind about Santa, partly in the hope of making my way onto the 'nice' list and partly to try and make myself look intelligent.

 

[Boris Bajic]

I dunno if I agree with all the hung, drawn, and quartered crowd. I mean sure, that was inappropriate behaviour from the taxi driver and passenger, but was it really that bad? Don't get me wrong, they need a firm reality check to stop it right there and before there is any escalation, but more than that?

People want to hang, draw and quarter Santa? This is too dreadful for words!

A few posts ago there were deniers saying he didn't even exist. Now it's like the Inquisition!

This is a cycling thread. I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition!

 

[Hip Priest]

I dunno if I agree with all the hung, drawn, and quartered crowd. I mean sure, that was inappropriate behaviour from the taxi driver and passenger, but was it really that bad? Don't get me wrong, they need a firm reality check to stop it right there and before there is any escalation, but more than that?

I agree.

I hope he gets a stern talking to by his boss, but I wouldn't want him to lose his job. Ultimately he was just trying to give Matt a taste of his own medicine by filming him doing something wrong. It backfired because Matt did nothing wrong.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

People want to hang, draw and quarter Santa? This is too dreadful for words!

A few posts ago there were deniers saying he didn't even exist. Now it's like the Inquisition!

This is a cycling thread. I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition!

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition!

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

People want to hang, draw and quarter Santa? This is too dreadful for words!

A few posts ago there were deniers saying he didn't even exist. Now it's like the Inquisition!

This is a cycling thread. I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition!

Nobody expe ... No, I can't do it.

 

[veloevol]

I dunno if I agree with all the hung, drawn, and quartered crowd. I mean sure, that was inappropriate behaviour from the taxi driver and passenger, but was it really that bad? Don't get me wrong, they need a firm reality check to stop it right there and before there is any escalation, but more than that?

I'm with the nip it in the bud crowd, this will happen again if the driver is not taken off the road. Surely their actions when both videos are taken into account constitute a crime of some description. We've had years of 'anti-social' law reform but this can happen with impunity?

 

[Matthew_T]

I am now back from the police station. I had a meeting with the inspector and the licensing enforcement officer from the council.

Apparently this morning, the guy rung in to make a complaint. He said that I had been abusive and threatening on Marsh road (just before the vid started) and that I was purposefully blocking his way preventing him from overtaking.
I had my laptop with me and showed the two gentleman the video of the whole length of Marsh Road. Not once did I see the driver. The first time was when I was on the bridge.

The inspector wasnt very happy with this.

I explained the two other occassions on NYE that I saw him but the inspector said that unless when the passenger swore at me the driver slowed down, it would be difficult to get two cases of harassment (you need two). The NYD vid though was definately harassment.

The inspector said that the council could do far more damage than the police in this situation (take his license away).The police will put a harassment warning by his name so that if he does it again, "he will get locked up". The councilman also said that he had a previous with this guy and he is known to the council. He then said that as I passed the police station on NYD, there was a police car following the guy which was seen on CCTV.

I gave a statement to the councilman and burned the videos on to two discs for them both.

I cannot comment on what has happened yet but the driver is coming in tonight to make a statement and the video of Marsh road will be shown to him. It seems like there will be a good outcome though.

 

[BentMikey]

I'm with the nip it in the bud crowd, this will happen again if the driver is not taken off the road. Surely their actions when both videos are taken into account constitute a crime of some description. We've had years of 'anti-social' law reform but this can happen with impunity?

Oh, I agree, I thought that was much along the lines of what I posted? He does need a consequence and to make sure this behaviour doesn't escalate, but I'm not sure it should be as much as loss of taxi licence.

 

[veloevol]

The camera never lies but 'some' taxi drivers do

*Edit generalisation

 

[Mushroomgodmat]

I am now back from the police station........Apparently this morning, the guy rung in to make a complaint. He said that I had been abusive and threatening on Marsh road (just before the vid started) and that I was purposefully blocking his way preventing him from overtaking......showed the two gentleman the video of the whole length of Marsh Road. Not once did I see the driver. The first time was when I was on the bridge......

.......The inspector wasnt very happy with this.

lol owned!

Its fantastic that A: He tried to get to the police first in the hope that he would be able to somehow put him in the clear...and B: it failed so brilliantly!

On another note - what happens exactly if your found lying to the police then?

 

[mangaman]

Oh, I agree, I thought that was much along the lines of what I posted? He does need a consequence and to make sure this behaviour doesn't escalate, but I'm not sure it should be as much as loss of taxi licence.

Judging by Matthew's last post, this guy has previous.

He was known to the council already and has already lied to the police about this incident.

The problem with trying to slap these people's wrists but allow them to keep driving is a significant minority will continue to misbehave - look at how many speeders lose their license by gradually accrueing points (ie not learning from their mistakes)

It sounds as if this guy has already been given a chance and has blown it.