Jambo sympathisers

[vla_di_vla]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

[SkintHibby]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

Thanks for the heads up!

Excellent thread...let's make it a sticky. Let's name and shame the companies donating to Edinburghs wee team.:agree:

[matty_f]

Good shout to be fair, I don't want any of my money going towards that lot, either directly or indirectly as much as I can help it.

[euansdad]

Stuff any company who donate to them

[Dave-O]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

Best using Streetcabs mate. :wink:

[Golden Bear]

They'll be gambling that the potential loss of Hibby business will be compensated if supporters of THEM give them additional business for supporting their team.

[vla_di_vla]

The pub that donated it's takings last week?

[Onceinawhile]

To be fair to the capitals I think they were just looking to get some free publicity.

[Bostonhibby]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

Interesting one, know a few Hibbies who drive for them and a few of them were handy to have in the Hands of Hibs days........

[Saorsa]

The pub that donated it's takings last week?The Brauhaus

[Hibercelona]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

My dad will be raging about this! :greengrin

[Pete]

City cabs - check your phone and if you have 228 1211 under taxi then scrub it because that's them

Brauhaus

Edinburgh capitals



No hibby Should touch these companies.

[Pete]

My dad will be raging about this! :greengrin

If he has a position and this hearts money isn't coming from individual drivers he should definately do something. That money could be used to benefit the members.

[lyonhibs]

Begging your pardon??

Ivan Sproule??

Is this some PM joke I'm not in on??

[Hibercelona]

If he has a position and this hearts money isn't coming from individual drivers he should definately do something. That money could be used to benefit the members.

City Cabs benefiting its members? :tee hee:

They do he haw for their members anyway.

[Golden Bear]

Begging your pardon??

Ivan Sproule??

Is this some PM joke I'm not in on??

He's publicly declared his support for the Yam cause as he doesn't want to lose the rivallry between the Clubs.

But I'll let him off on this occasion. Or will I?

:wink:

[Treadstone]

Did they no cut a deal wi the cooncil or the airport about 15yrs ago shafting all the other cab firms in the process. Hence the name 'Cityscabs'

[hibbybob]

City cabs - check your phone and if you have 228 1211 under taxi then scrub it because that's them

Brauhaus

Edinburgh capitals



No hibby Should touch these companies.

I always use 228 1211 but didn't even know it was City Cabs - always found them pretty good.

I'm sure you could suggest another number/firm:wink:

[hibees 7062]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

They have cards on the main entrance desk at ER

[jacomo]

If some dim wits want to hand more of their hard-earned cash over to a Russian tax dodger then let them. Means nothing to me - so long as I'm not asked to chip in as well.

[Eaststand]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

I work for Citycabs and this is news to me....how are Citycabs donating to the yams ?


ps Citycabs have contracts to supply taxis for our team, and also for the other mob out Gorgie way, but's thats called business.....

[Eaststand]

Interesting one, know a few Hibbies who drive for them and a few of them were handy to have in the Hands of Hibs days........

I'm one in that category and there are lots more of us Hibbies working for Citycabs....I'm hoping the post starter will let me know how citycabs are donating

[Phil D. Rolls]

I wonder how many people will boycott City Cabs at 2 in the morning.

[matty_f]

I wonder how many people will boycott City Cabs at 2 in the morning.

I'm unlikely to give that any thought. :greengrin

[GGTTH07]

Every fare they get they are donating £1 to hearts. Spread the word!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

An eye for an eye makes the world go blind.

Not too sure what tit for tat boycotts actually achieve? Kinda like We trash your stadium we pay you trash our stadium you pay.

[WindyMiller]

Every fare they get they are donating £1 to hearts. Spread the word!


I worked on the cabs many years ago (City) and there's no way the average cabby would give away a £ every fare.
Most widnae give ye the steam off their ****.

[Pete]

If you phone them and say a magic word they will donate one pound to big hearts. I'm not sure what the magic word you use to give one pound to hibs.

There isn't one.

[Speedy]

I worked on the cabs many years ago (City) and there's no way the average cabby would give away a £ every fare.
Most widnae give ye the steam off their ****.

Donation from the main office for every fare that is booked by phone maybe?

I don't fully understand how the main company makes their money exactly, I get that there's a membership fee and contract work but not sure what they get from extra private fares.

[matty_f]

Sounds more a marketing ploy to get Hearts supporters to use their cabs instead of their rivals.
If they come up with any brilliant ideas, we should copy them. Our club needs money too.

There's your problem right there...

[bighairyfaeleith]

Shan taxi company
Shan football Club

Well suited to each other!!

[WindyMiller]

Donation from the main office for every fare that is booked by phone maybe?

I don't fully understand how the main company makes their money exactly, I get that there's a membership fee and contract work but not sure what they get from extra private fares.


I don't know the position now, but when I was an owner, we owned the company, paid a monthly subscription (which paid for the radio operators) and worked for ourselves. i.e. my takings were mine.

[DC_Hibs]

Make your feelings known - info@citycabs.co.uk

The thing that gets me is this mess is down to Hearts themselves so they can GTF

[Golden Bear]

Where are you geting this info from bud ?

You're struggling to get an answer!

[bighairyfaeleith]

Where are you geting this info from bud ?

citycabs website has it on front page

[bighairyfaeleith]

You're struggling to get an answer!

have you tried phoning them as well:greengrin

I'm here all week folks!!

[renato]

Sounds more a marketing ploy to get Hearts supporters to use their cabs instead of their rivals.
If they come up with any brilliant ideas, we should copy them. Our club needs money too.

Brilliant idea. Who's for a cake sale?

:cb

[bighairyfaeleith]

Brilliant idea. Who's for a cake sale?

:cb

We could sell calum davidson strips

[DaveF]

This is from their twitter "Remember if you book a taxi on 228 1211 quote Big Hearts and we will donate £1 to the charity"

[Phil D. Rolls]

This is from their twitter "Remember if you book a taxi on 228 1211 quote Big Hearts and we will donate £1 to the charity"

Is Big Hearts one of the (many) fighting funds set up to rescue the Yams. I thought it was for charitable work they do in the community. Work that, ironically, would be better funded by people paying their taxes.

[Harpandcastle]

This is from their twitter "Remember if you book a taxi on 228 1211 quote Big Hearts and we will donate £1 to the charity"

I'm a member of City Cabs and knew nothing of this, it appears that tie up is with their community foundation thing as opposed to the begging bowl that is currently being held out for the shambles that is the club. We supply taxis to Hibs & them so F knows if that deal was done when we got the contract, twitter feed appears 43 days ago though.

[The Green Goblin]

A drop in the ocean. It won't help them much - they're goosed.

[Gavin1875]

That was written 28 days ago but it has links to brokeback so not too convinced its about the yams fighting fund carry on, ill stick to the bus though just incase ;-)

[lord bunberry]

I don't know the position now, but when I was an owner, we owned the company, paid a monthly subscription (which paid for the radio operators) and worked for ourselves. i.e. my takings were mine.

Its still the same now im an owner with city cabs. City also sponsors hibs so to say there is a bias towards any team is petty and silly they would do the same if it was us in hearts position its called business and getting publicity for your company

[vla_di_vla]

That was written 28 days ago but it has links to brokeback so not too convinced its about the yams fighting fund carry on, ill stick to the bus though just incase ;-)

Yeah it looks like its for the Bighearts charity as opposed to keeping the sinking ship afloat. But clearly sympathisers in any case

[hibs0666]

Yeah it looks like its for the Bighearts charity as opposed to keeping the sinking ship afloat. But clearly sympathisers in any case

Would be good if they did the same thing with the Hibs community foundation would it not?

[DC_Hibs]

False alarm then it seems.

I'd like to apologise to the City Cabs owner from Roseburn who is now sporting 4 flat tyres


Oh and a sticky door handle (yeah?)

Regards
Henry Monk

[lord bunberry]

Would be good if they did the same thing with the Hibs community foundation would it not?

Do you know they don't. I know that they were at er a couple of months ago for some sort of publicty event it well have been that

[vla_di_vla]

Would be good if they did the same thing with the Hibs community foundation would it not?

Exactly. I have no issue with them supporting one side of the city but now i know that I can take my business elsewhere

[Eaststand]

Its still the same now im an owner with city cabs. City also sponsors hibs so to say there is a bias towards any team is petty and silly they would do the same if it was us in hearts position its called business and getting publicity for your company


Spot on L B and I work my taxi with Citycabs too.

There are quite a few needy causes in the Lothians supported by Citycabs, i.e. charities/disabled groups etc, and some of these may be better known than others, but the bottom line is that Citycabs are trying to generate work by making a (fairly small) donation to the yams for some publicity, and that's what businesses usually do

GGTTH

[Harpandcastle]

False alarm then it seems.

I'd like to apologise to the City Cabs owner from Roseburn who is now sporting 4 flat tyres


Oh and a sticky door handle (yeah?)

Regards
Henry Monk

Thankfully big Al does a few hours Friday am so hopefully gets that handle nice and clean for me taking over mid morning.

[lord bunberry]

Exactly. I have no issue with them supporting one side of the city but now i know that I can take my business elsewhere

When you are next at easter road look at the corner flag at the corner of the east and the south stand and you will see a big advertising board with city cabs on it so they do ssupport both clubs

[Cabbage East]

I'm taking no chances. Have cancelled my companies contract.

[SkintHibby]

Oh dear, I've just emailed citycabs in strongly worded terms too!:greengrin

[lord bunberry]

Spot on L B and I work my taxi is with Citycabs too.

There are quite a few needy causes in the Lothians supported by Citycabs, i.e. charities/disabled groups etc, and some of these may be better known than others, but the bottom line is that Citycabs are trying to generate work by making a (fairly small) donation to the yams for some publicity, and that's what businesses usually do

GGTTH

Exactly they are not stupid enough to alienate one half of the city

[bighairyfaeleith]

don't care of they sponsor both clubs, any company that supports those cheats in way won't get my business.

[Winston Ingram]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

Thanks for that. Just removed their app from my phone

[lord bunberry]

I'm taking no chances. Have cancelled my companies contract.

So you've cancelled your company's contract because city donates money to a charity run by hearts to help people in the community they don't and never have donated to help hearts survive. You must be so proud of yourself

[lord bunberry]

don't care of they sponsor both clubs, any company that supports those cheats in way won't get my business.

In what way are they supporting hearts

[bighairyfaeleith]

So you've cancelled your company's contract because city donates money to a charity run by hearts to help people in the community they don't and never have donated to help hearts survive. You must be so proud of yourself

pretty sure there track side adverts at swynie have been helping hearts survive, wouldn't you agree?

I understand you are a driver so are going to back them but this is an emotive issue for fans.

[allezsauzee]

They only donate the £1 if you book a cab by phone and quote 'Big H***ts'. I normally choose to walk home at 2am in the morning anyway to burn off the calories I've drank in the pub :wink:

[lord bunberry]

pretty sure there track side adverts at swynie have been helping hearts survive, wouldn't you agree?

I understand you are a driver so are going to back them but this is an emotive issue for fans.

Well your going to have to boycott lots of other company's as well then. Do you have any addidas clothing or drink certain beers or eat certain foods that may advertise at tynecastle

[vla_di_vla]

Well your going to have to boycott lots of other company's as well then. Do you have any addidas clothing or drink certain beers or eat certain foods that may advertise at tynecastle

http://twitter.com/CITYCABSLTD

It's pretty one sided don't you think? It may be a charity but it's run from Tynecastle

[bighairyfaeleith]

Well your going to have to boycott lots of other company's as well then. Do you have any addidas clothing or drink certain beers or eat certain foods that may advertise at tynecastle

yep I will, I'm petty like that.

[lord bunberry]

http://twitter.com/CITYCABSLTD

It's pretty one sided don't you think? It may be a charity but it's run from Tynecastle

Its a charity does it matter where its run from

[Sunny1875]

I Along with many Hibees work in Citycabs and this is news to me....how are Citycabs donating to the yams ?

I am aware we are working with a charity (which is not putting anything into their stay afloat fund) if a cab is booked over the phone and a phrase is used there is a donation made.

Cant see where this £1.00 per fare to Hearts nonsense comes from , As we are self employed and essentially bought a share of the company do you think we would really give away a percentage of our earnings, to a badly run unprofessional football club. Would you accept it if You were told to give away your hard earned by those you work with.

If ill informed rubbish like this is believed and spread then you are costing Hard working Hibby Taxi Drivers a % of their income for no good reason. Don't just make the statement without first finding out the facts. And if you cant support the statement with facts don't post.

[lord bunberry]

yep I will, I'm petty like that.

I just had a quick look on their web site and i saw advert for sky and espn addidas amongst others is everyone going to boycott them as well

[Pete]

Exactly they are not stupid enough to alienate one half of the city

Well they have. Blatantly. Unless you can supply me with the code word to donate money to hibs.

The facts are they are donating to hearts.
Dress it up any way you like.

[Harpandcastle]

According to my programme from Saturday City Cabs are proud supporters of Hibernian kicks for Kids. 8891

[lord bunberry]

Well they have. Blatantly. Unless you can supply me with the code word to donate money to hibs.

The facts are they are donating to hearts.
Dress it up any way you like.

Im pretty sure you know that's not the case city are donating to a hearts run charity hearts don't get any money from it

[Pete]

Its a charity does it matter where its run from

Of course it does!

[lord bunberry]

Of course it does!

If you were benefiting from that charity would you be bothered were it was coming from your argument is ridiculous your criticising a company for donating to a charity. This is the sort of thing i would expect from old firm fans

[bighairyfaeleith]

I just had a quick look on their web site and i saw advert for sky and espn addidas amongst others is everyone going to boycott them as well

Don't care if they do or not, but do I personally want to give my money to a company to give it to those c*nts, no I don't and so I won't. It's simple really. As a business I would not want to be associated with a company that does not pay it's bills, that rips off other clubs and businesses, citycabs should be thinking very carefully about who they associate themselves with as there reputation can only be tarnished by advertising with dodgy companies like hearts,

[Saorsa]

Its a charity does it matter where its run fromHow does anybody know where exactly the money is going? If anybody involved with that club telt me it was thursday today I wouldnae believe them.

[EH6 Hibby]

According to my programme from Saturday City Cabs are proud supporters of Hibernian kicks for Kids. 8891

Which clearly proves City Cabs are neutral and support both teams. There's a few people on this thread that should get a grip. Serious overreaction to a company donating money to a charity.

[FranckSuzy]

IMHO, this is getting a wee bit silly. If some local firms had come out in support of HoH and the Jambo's made a fuss, threatening to boycott the said businesses, we'd be laughing at them for petty point scoring. Next you'll not be using Wonga.com.....OK, I took that too far :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

How does anybody know where exactly the money is going? If anybody involved with that club telt me it was thursday today I wouldnae believe them.

Well you have a point there but you would hope been they wouldn't stoop that low. My point was it was hardly a reason to boycott the company

[Saorsa]

Well you have a point there but you would hope been they wouldn't stoop that low. My point was it was hardly a reason to boycott the companyyeah you would hope, personally I wouldnae trust them as far as I could throw a grand piano.

[soupy]

False alarm then it seems.

I'd like to apologise to the City Cabs owner from Roseburn who is now sporting 4 flat tyres


Oh and a sticky door handle (yeah?)

Regards
Henry Monk

Yir a bad man Daz :-)

[tamig]

Don't care if they do or not, but do I personally want to give my money to a company to give it to those c*nts, no I don't and so I won't. It's simple really. As a business I would not want to be associated with a company that does not pay it's bills, that rips off other clubs and businesses, citycabs should be thinking very carefully about who they associate themselves with as there reputation can only be tarnished by advertising with dodgy companies like hearts,

You can only do this if you provide the secret words though. And have you seen the post about them being sponsors of Kicks for Kids? Citycabs clearly support both sides of the city. Surely you're not that blinkered that you can't admit that?

[Hiber-nation]

Which clearly proves City Cabs are neutral and support both teams. There's a few people on this thread that should get a grip. Serious overreaction to a company donating money to a charity.

Spot on, read what the Hibbbie cabbies are saying. Some folk on here need to get a grip. Boycotting them is absoutely ridiculous.

[soupy]

City cabs chairman is a Hibby - fact :-)

[Viva_Palmeiras]

What i want to know is Will the paediatricians be safe tonight ;)


Is this seriously set to continue or are we giving it a break?

Points to consider:
- firm innocently falsely accused
- firm deliberately falsely accused
- firms current support/sponsorships/partnerships are just a snap shot - could have also supported HOH.
- do some of these firms support .net and the bounce?


just a minefield it seems to me.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Exactly. I have no issue with them supporting one side of the city but now i know that I can take my business elsewhere

Simply look for the call sign number - it starts with V. Good luck trying to get into the cab behind, or even better trying to hail one on the street.

[Cabbage East]

Well you have a point there but you would hope been they wouldn't stoop that low. My point was it was hardly a reason to boycott the company

Ok Billy McCitycabs. Take it easy. We get your point. You've made it about 7 times.

[Phil D. Rolls]

What i want to know is Will the paediatricians be safe tonight ;)


Is this seriously set to continue or are we giving it a break?

Points to consider:
- firm innocently falsely accused
- firm deliberately falsely accused
- firms current support/sponsorships/partnerships are just a snap shot - could have also supported HOH.
- do some of these firms support .net and the bounce?


just a minefield it seems to me.

Maybe if Yam sympathisers were made to wear a bell around their neck this unpleasantness could be avoided.

[euansdad]

I Along with many Hibees work in Citycabs and this is news to me....how are Citycabs donating to the yams ?

I am aware we are working with a charity (which is not putting anything into their stay afloat fund) if a cab is booked over the phone and a phrase is used there is a donation made.

Cant see where this £1.00 per fare to Hearts nonsense comes from , As we are self employed and essentially bought a share of the company do you think we would really give away a percentage of our earnings, to a badly run unprofessional football club. Would you accept it if You were told to give away your hard earned by those you work with.

If ill informed rubbish like this is believed and spread then you are costing Hard working Hibby Taxi Drivers a % of their income for no good reason. Don't just make the statement without first finding out the facts. And if you cant support the statement with facts don't post.

Fair point mate, weshould think before we post and im guilty of that

[vla_di_vla]

Simply look for the call sign number - it starts with V. Good luck trying to get into the cab behind, or even better trying to hail one on the street.

It's no biggie but I've decided to use another firm from now on at my place of business not just on pissed nights out. I've no issue with them really but I will use a firm that doesn't have a link to a hearts community charity if possible. It's a personal choice

[Sunny1875]

Well they have. Blatantly. Unless you can supply me with the code word to donate money to hibs.

The facts are they are donating to hearts.
Dress it up any way you like.

Looks like they don't need a code word to Donate to Hibs, They do this already as proud sponsors of Kicks for Kids

Really get a grip

[Fife-Hibee]

My dad will be raging about this! :greengrin

No he wont " not with city cabs anymore :-) street car now :-)

[Hibercelona]

No he wont " not with city cabs anymore :-) street car now :-)

Thats alright then. :aok:

I feared that we'd maybe have to launch you. :greengrin

[Makaveli]

This is the primary "pillar of activity" listed on the Big Hearts (http://www.bighearts.org.uk/about-big-hearts/) website:

"1. Bigger Hearts: the Hearts brand is stronger as a result of deploying its staff, its traditions and resources for the benefit of local people and charities through raising awareness, using players as positive role models and facilitating successful fundraising activities."

It exists to strengthen "the Hearts brand." Any "benefits to local people and charities" are incidental, so ram the 'a charity is a charity' pish.

[Harpandcastle]

This is the primary "pillar of activity" listed on the Big Hearts (http://www.bighearts.org.uk/about-big-hearts/) website:

"1. Bigger Hearts: the Hearts brand is stronger as a result of deploying its staff, its traditions and resources for the benefit of local people and charities through raising awareness, using players as positive role models and facilitating successful fundraising activities."

It exists to strengthen "the Hearts brand." Any "benefits to local people and charities" are incidental, so ram the 'a charity is a charity' pish.

We established a while back that City Cabs supply taxis to both clubs and support both clubs, Hibs via kicks for kids and big hearts for them. It's pretty straightforward really.

[bighairyfaeleith]

I think some folks on here are missing the point, hearts have been cheating all these years spending money they don't have to win games they don't deserve to win. They have done that with a combination of things

1. Vlads Money
2. Fans Money
3. Sponsors Money

Will I continue to back there sponsors, will I hell!!

[ronaldo7]

Do any of the Hibbies who work in City cabs have Maroon taxi's?

I just avoid those ones:greengrin

[Makaveli]

@ Harpandcastle

And I've said nothing to the contrary. Wasn't able to quote a minute ago, still can't in fact, but I was responding to the comment: "Its a charity does it matter where its run from".

[Pete]

We established a while back that City Cabs supply taxis to both clubs and support both clubs, Hibs via kicks for kids and big hearts for them. It's pretty straightforward really.

One is a straightforward sponsorship while the other is open-ended.

it may habe been well intentioned initially bit why are both deals not like the hearts one? Big hearts could rake in thousands.

And when I say big hearts I could mean their tax bill. How does anyone know that the money doesn't go straight towards their debt? Heart's aren't a reputable company. This charity can have as many pictures of art and music workshops as it likes bit I certainly don't believe there isn't a percentage going to "the cause".

[Fife-Hibee]

No he wont " not with city cabs anymore :-) street car now :-)

Sold my position a couple of months ago pal, quite happy being a street car again :-)

[Harpandcastle]

One is a straightforward sponsorship while the other is open-ended.

it may habe been well intentioned initially bit why are both deals not like the hearts one? Big hearts could rake in thousands.

And when I say big hearts I could mean their tax bill. How does anyone know that the money doesn't go straight towards their debt? Heart's aren't a reputable company. This charity can have as many pictures of art and music workshops as it likes bit I certainly don't believe there isn't a percentage going to "the cause".

I have no idea how things were structured, it could well be what was requested by the clubs when the contracts were taken over. Hibs may well have asked for a cash donation / sponsorship up front. Knowing as we do the season ticket drive Hibs have been and still are on that might have been what suited the club.

[lord bunberry]

One is a straightforward sponsorship while the other is open-ended.

it may habe been well intentioned initially bit why are both deals not like the hearts one? Big hearts could rake in thousands.

And when I say big hearts I could mean their tax bill. How does anyone know that the money doesn't go straight towards their debt? Heart's aren't a reputable company. This charity can have as many pictures of art and music workshops as it likes bit I certainly don't believe there isn't a percentage going to "the cause".


Do you what i will do for you i will pop into the office tomorrow and raise the concerns you have made and see if they will drop this charitable donation to the hearts charity but if they do they will almost certainly drop their donation to the kicks for kids charity as well. There will be many local firms who donate to both charitys and if they withdrew from one it would probably lead to them withdrawing from the other remember that when there is talk of boycotts

[Wotherspiniesta]

Les Mcvie is the chairman of City Cabs.

Someone should tell him to not mix business with pleasure. :aok:

[Harpandcastle]

Les Mcvie is the chairman of City Cabs.

Someone should tell him to not mix business with pleasure. :aok:

No he's not.

[Wotherspiniesta]

No he's not.

Pedant! :wink:

[keithkeith]

Time to book a City Cabs taxi for Mr A.Kidd going from 20 Gorgie Road to 20 Dundee Terrace...

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Just noticed that City Cabs are donating to the lost cause so i personally will be using other more neutral firms. Thought it might be useful to have a handy list of local suppliers to avoid if anyone feels like contributing....

thanks for heads up. just deleted from my phone contacts.

[Sunny1875]

Les Mcvie is the chairman of City Cabs.

Someone should tell him to not mix business with pleasure. :aok:


Think you might find that's wrong

Along with some of the other 'Facts' given in this thread

[capitals_finest]

The good lady was telling me her work is gonna stop using them from next week.

Word spreads quickly.:cb

[capitals_finest]

Time to book a City Cabs taxi for Mr A.Kidd going from 20 Gorgie Road to 20 Dundee Terrace...

:greengrin

Heard Forth One advertising tickets for them tonight, surely a charity job.

Radio was immediately changed to talk sport. Shortly after Forth One has also been removed from my 6 optional stations in the car.

[renato]

Wow, you thought the cake sale was a brilliant idea?

No, but some "slightly" misguided yam clearly did. I agree every penny's a prisoner just now but I think you'll agree the cheats are in a completely different league to us when it comes to finances.

For the avoidance of doubt, I NEVER want us to copy anything that lot suggest, carry out or preach. I'll happily let the club and excellent working groups like LWT lead the way for us.

[The_Sauz]

To be fair to the capitals I think they were just looking to get some free publicity.

More like trying to get support should they go under. Any yam who went last week got a 25% discount, plus they were given a choice....let the Caps keep your money or donate it to Hearts :agree:
They asked my old man if he would like to donate :giruy: was his reply :greengrin

[Pete]

Do you what i will do for you i will pop into the office tomorrow and raise the concerns you have made and see if they will drop this charitable donation to the hearts charity but if they do they will almost certainly drop their donation to the kicks for kids charity as well. There will be many local firms who donate to both charitys and if they withdrew from one it would probably lead to them withdrawing from the other remember that when there is talk of boycotts

If they are as neutral as everyone claims then I suggest they alter their website and twitter feed...the last three tweets being hearts related.
(I'm sorry, but people who say this is simply donating to a charity and nothing really to do with hearts are insulting peoples intelligence.)

City might well have had the best intentions but you have to admit that it looks bad and gives the impression that they are bias. I'm aware that cab firms cant be seen to be favouring one football team as it would lose them as much business as it would gain them and would harm their reputation.

I'll take back what I said about not using them as all a boycott would do is hurt the drivers and this would have nothing to do with them. The problem is that this could really take off among Jambos and City could well find themselves being a fund-raising tool for Hearts when all they wanted to do was donate a wee bit to a charity and get more customers. I think this all started before the tombolas and cake sales so the idea was obviously well-intentioned but how can a charity survive if the company that runs it has no money? The money surely has to go to Hearts first?

City are one of the good guys and on reflection, people shouldn't stop using them as it will probably harm Hibs in a way as well. If you are in a position to have a word I would maybe do so and get them to think twice about the way they are helping the maroon side. Saying that, they might have to should the odd pound turn into thousands and them link between them grows.

[Wotherspiniesta]

Think you might find that's wrong

Along with some of the other 'Facts' given in this thread

Pedant! (x2) :greengrin

[SkintHibby]

I wonder how many people will boycott City Cabs at 2 in the morning.

I'd rather walk.

[HibsNibs]

No more Deuchars or Caley 80/- then

Check their twitter @caledonianbeer - they've been donating beer to the cause

[Eyrie]

Big Hearts (https://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=sc037311) more than doubled its incoming resources last year to a RCH under £500k - coincidentally the trigger point for an audit being required. Makes me wonder where the extra money came from and what they left out to avoid the extra scrutiny. And why they need the promotion from the cab company at this time.

[Harpandcastle]

Big Hearts (https://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=sc037311) more than doubled its incoming resources last year to a RCH under £500k - coincidentally the trigger point for an audit being required. Makes me wonder where the extra money came from and what they left out to avoid the extra scrutiny. And why they need the promotion from the cab company at this time.

The promotion you mention is 3 tweets on city cabs site, they were posted 43 and 28 days ago. There has been nothing at all since. There is no extra promotion from the cab company at this time.

[monktonharp]

The promotion you mention is 3 tweets on city cabs site, they were posted 43 and 28 days ago. There has been nothing at all since. There is no extra promotion from the cab company at this time. :confused: sorry bud, I dont do tweets, but I do get taxis quite a bit and now that I'm aware of C.Cabs involvement with the Gorgie mob, I dinnae dae C.Cabs

[cabbageandribs1875]

http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/images/txii-black-three-quarter.gif


'kin Booooooooooooooooooooooo


:)

[Pete]

I always use 228 1211 but didn't even know it was City Cabs - always found them pretty good.

I'm sure you could suggest another number/firm:wink:

That's disappointing. Suggesting I have ulterior motives.

Of course I could recommend an alternative firm such as Comcab, the biggest company in Britain who supply black cabs 24/7 and can be reached on 0131 272 8000...the company that cares...but I'm not going to. What do you take me for?




:greengrin

[Pete]

:confused: sorry bud, I dont do tweets, but I do get taxis quite a bit and now that I'm aware of C.Cabs involvement with the Gorgie mob, I dinnae dae C.Cabs

Their thing with big hearts is a bit gimmicky but don't forget they do good worth with Hibs too.

I think that if they thought for a minute that money donated was going in any way to bailing Hearts out or towards a tax bill they would pull it. It's a bit of a back-track from my earlier comments but I'm guilty of posting without analysing things. A black cab company simply wouldn't deliberately favour one team over another in a two team city. Not a reputable one anyway.

City are probably the most professional black cab company in Edinburgh. That's the honest opinion of someone who works for one of their rivals.

[The Green Goblin]

It's a noble aim, but it's almost impossible to buy and live ethically these days. Chances are your coffee or tv or laptop (Apple anyone?) or trainers or the stitching on your football originated with some poor kid's 14 hour day in a sweat shop or plantation or factory for peanuts in atrocious working conditions.

I think this thing of boycotting has no end to it. Do I decide not to have a pint in my local because the barman is a jambo and might be contributing a fiver from his wages to save his club? My point is, I understand the idea of choosing not to do something which will benefit our cheating rivals in some way - that's an individual choice for people to make - but ultimately, it won't make any difference and let's not kid ourselves that it's striking a blow for Right over Wrong.

[EdinMike]

I think this thing of boycotting has no end to it. Do I decide not to have a pint in my local because the barman is a jambo and might be contributing a fiver from his wages to save his club?

There's a barman in Brazil that is a Jambo !! Contar às Autoridades !? Rápido, rápido !

[The_Sauz]

After stepping back and thinking about this thread, I have decide to delete my 2 posts on the grounds talking pesh.
1/ Edinburgh Capitals deal, was only aimed at Hearts season ticket holders and not Joe public
2/ City Cabs deal with the £1 donation I believe is still aimed at Hearts Fans and not Joe public. Remember it only works when you say the code over the phone.

If the owners of City Cabs hears that Hibs fans have a boycott on, then there is a good chance they will rethink about putting money back into Hibernian FC in the future! :agree:

[Phil D. Rolls]

http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/images/txii-black-three-quarter.gif


'kin Booooooooooooooooooooooo


:)

Glad you have raised the real issue here! I refuse to get into any cab that is not of the above variety (the TX). I cannot bear these fish vans and mini buses that are masqerading as proper taxis.

If only people had been more vigilant when the E7s came onto the road, then we wouldn't be in the aesthetic mess we are now. Cabs that don't have a proper turning circle have no place on the streets of a major European capital.

[Phil D. Rolls]

After stepping back and thinking about this thread, I have decide to delete my 2 posts on the grounds talking pesh.
1/ Edinburgh Capitals deal, was only aimed at Hearts season ticket holders and not Joe public
2/ City Cabs deal with the £1 donation I believe is still aimed at Hearts Fans and not Joe public. Remember it only works when you say the code over the phone.

If the owners of City Cabs hears that Hibs fans have a boycott on, then there is a good chance they will rethink about putting money back into Hibernian FC in the future! :agree:


Facts - so useful when forming opinions. :greengrin

[DC_Hibs]

Reply from city cabs to some daftie that emailed them before the proper beneficiary (a charity) came to light!
Strange that some on here are still unhappy......



Thanks for your email however I would like to set the record straight.

City Cabs have not and will never donate any money to Hearts towards their current predicament. We do currently have an advertising agreement with both them and HIBS and I would suggest you should not always take what is said on forums as right.

City Cabs have a charity foundation which we support local kids charities and part of the donations we give to them is based on any profit we may make and also season tickets given to us by both Edinburgh Teams.

I’m sorry you feel the way you do over this situation but again let me assure you this is not and will never be the case.

[The Green Goblin]

There's a barman in Brazil that is a Jambo !! Contar às Autoridades !? Rápido, rápido !


:greengrin

Well, he looks like he might be :wink: You just never know and it's best not to take any chances.

[silverhibee]

Do any of the Hibbies who work in City cabs have Maroon taxi's?

I just avoid those ones:greengrin


Avoid them, i normally throw bricks at them. :thumbsup:

[The Green Goblin]

Reply from city cabs to some daftie that emailed them before the proper beneficiary (a charity) came to light!
Strange that some on here are still unhappy......



Thanks for your email however I would like to set the record straight.

City Cabs have not and will never donate any money to Hearts towards their current predicament. We do currently have an advertising agreement with both them and HIBS and I would suggest you should not always take what is said on forums as right.

City Cabs have a charity foundation which we support local kids charities and part of the donations we give to them is based on any profit we may make and also season tickets given to us by both Edinburgh Teams.

I’m sorry you feel the way you do over this situation but again let me assure you this is not and will never be the case.



Good for you in getting the facts. That's twice this week that folks have been near grabbing their pitch forks and burning torches and setting off to burn the witch. :greengrin First with the stadium announcer and now this. I'm not sure what the answer is...maybe not automatically believing everything that appears on the internet? :dunno:

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Nevermind not using city cabs again, I've stopped linging taxi drivers pockets and their winter trips to Tenerife....I prefer to use public transport all the time now. taxis are a rip off.

[ronaldo7]

Avoid them, i normally throw bricks at them. :thumbsup:



:faf:

[Suburban Hibby]

Nevermind not using city cabs again, I've stopped linging taxi drivers pockets and their winter trips to Tenerife....I prefer to use public transport all the time now. taxis are a rip off.

You should post on the Evening News fi=orums, the place is full of responses like that as soon as a taxi article appears.

Fares set by the council, if someones works hard enough to earn a foreign holiday, good for them.

[The_Sauz]

Facts - so useful when forming opinions. :greengrin

Very true indeed (Normally I try to get my facts right before I post, but this time my brain was not in gear :greengrin)

[Phil D. Rolls]

Nevermind not using city cabs again, I've stopped linging taxi drivers pockets and their winter trips to Tenerife....I prefer to use public transport all the time now. taxis are a rip off.

Yes, and no. Shared between five people they provide excellent value for money. Also they compare favourably to other means of transport, such as teleporting, when it comes to taking you from exactly where you are, to exactly where you want to go at that precise moment.

Give the guys a break, have you tried driving in Edinburgh recently? The road works are bad enough, but when you have the added pressure of getting a punter to their destination by the shortest quickest route, cabbies do magnificently. Also, the majority of them have the decency to listen to whatever drivel I am spouting as they drive me home.

[Billy McKirdy]

We've got a perfectly good bus service :greengrin

[jacomo]

Good for you in getting the facts. That's twice this week that folks have been near grabbing their pitch forks and burning torches and setting off to burn the witch. :greengrin First with the stadium announcer and now this. I'm not sure what the answer is...maybe not automatically believing everything that appears on the internet? :dunno:

Wh..what??!

You're upsetting my equilibrium here. Next you'll be telling me the moon landings really did happen, and weren't faked so that the Lizards could keep the location of Hitler's secret moon base a secret.

Oh, and did you know you can boil an egg with your mobile phone? :wink:

[lord bunberry]

Nevermind not using city cabs again, I've stopped linging taxi drivers pockets and their winter trips to Tenerife....I prefer to use public transport all the time now. taxis are a rip off.

I think you will find it's lanzarote this year

[The Green Goblin]

Wh..what??!

You're upsetting my equilibrium here. Next you'll be telling me the moon landings really did happen, and weren't faked so that the Lizards could keep the location of Hitler's secret moon base a secret.

Oh, and did you know you can boil an egg with your mobile phone? :wink:

:greengrin

[Septimus]

It is now sixty nine years since I started sympathising with Hearts and their supporters and I see no reason to change that now. They have got themselves into such a mess that a couple of quid here and there will not fix their predicament.

[monktonharp]

Reply from city cabs to some daftie that emailed them before the proper beneficiary (a charity) came to light!
Strange that some on here are still unhappy......



Thanks for your email however I would like to set the record straight.

City Cabs have not and will never donate any money to Hearts towards their current predicament. We do currently have an advertising agreement with both them and HIBS and I would suggest you should not always take what is said on forums as right.

City Cabs have a charity foundation which we support local kids charities and part of the donations we give to them is based on any profit we may make and also season tickets given to us by both Edinburgh Teams.

I’m sorry you feel the way you do over this situation but again let me assure you this is not and will never be the case.here's another "daftie" that got a quick reply!:greengrin not worded the same as above, but I do get the jist. I will discuss this in my local over the w/end with any taxi gadges that I can cadge a drink off:wink: I am more o' a porty cabs man masel, but good response from C.Cabs

[happiehibbie]

We have so many short memories I remember only too well the Hands Of hibs campain and many hearts fans helped us


we all have our laughs etc etc about the situation FFS so have I but in the real world I would miss the Derbies how did it feel when at New year we did not play them I can tell you it was P H

yes lets have the banter etc but not personal lets hope hearts do not go out out business

i have nailed my hat on tight for the brow beaters

:)

[Golden Bear]

We have so many short memories I remember only too well the Hands Of hibs campain and many hearts fans helped us


we all have our laughs etc etc about the situation FFS so have I but in the real world I would miss the Derbies how did it feel when at New year we did not play them I can tell you it was P H

yes lets have the banter etc but not personal lets hope hearts do not go out out business

i have nailed my hat on tight for the brow beaters

:)

I used to think like that -------------- but they weren't nearly so arrogant or obnoxious as they are now.

As a Club, I want them dead, dead I tell you!

:soapbox:

[Sunny1875]

Nevermind not using city cabs again, I've stopped linging taxi drivers pockets and their winter trips to Tenerife....I prefer to use public transport all the time now. taxis are a rip off.


Good for you, enjoy your wait for the bus. For me I run a business Like most Taxi drivers I know. Working the night shift , Putting in around 50 to 60 hours per week 20 plus hours over Friday night / Saturday night. Good luck getting a bus after midnight, or right to your door when its chucking it down. If i work hard which i apparently do then why not have a winter holiday to the sun after all I don't see much daylight between the clocks going back in winter and forwards in the summer. As someone previously stated its the council who set the prices, Taxi Drivers/Owners put in the long hours to keep a good vehicle up to standard and because we want to make enough to enjoy our time off. FWIW I have not had a Holiday abroad in winter for over 10 years (i was not a Taxi Driver at that time) I am a family man with kids so tend to take my time off in school Holidays and have holidayed in UK last two Summers.

As for those of you who will be boycotting City Cabs, Due to the support given for one of the charities we support. If it effects my take home, bottom line is then you are costing HIBS Directly as there will be 3 less season tickets bought next year from my household. I might not be the only Taxi driving Hibby to take this decision. We all have to decide how we spend our disposable, but the disposable only goes so far.

[lord bunberry]

Good for you, enjoy your wait for the bus. For me I run a business Like most Taxi drivers I know. Working the night shift , Putting in around 50 to 60 hours per week 20 plus hours over Friday night / Saturday night. Good luck getting a bus after midnight, or right to your door when its chucking it down. If i work hard which i apparently do then why not have a winter holiday to the sun after all I don't see much daylight between the clocks going back in winter and forwards in the summer. As someone previously stated its the council who set the prices, Taxi Drivers/Owners put in the long hours to keep a good vehicle up to standard and because we want to make enough to enjoy our time off. FWIW I have not had a Holiday abroad in winter for over 10 years (i was not a Taxi Driver at that time) I am a family man with kids so tend to take my time off in school Holidays and have holidayed in UK last two Summers.

As for those of you who will be boycotting City Cabs, Due to the support given for one of the charities we support. If it effects my take home, bottom line is then you are costing HIBS Directly as there will be 3 less season tickets bought next year from my household. I might not be the only Taxi driving Hibby to take this decision. We all have to decide how we spend our disposable, but the disposable only goes so far.


Hear hear

[DaveF]

Good for you, enjoy your wait for the bus. For me I run a business Like most Taxi drivers I know. Working the night shift , Putting in around 50 to 60 hours per week 20 plus hours over Friday night / Saturday night. Good luck getting a bus after midnight, or right to your door when its chucking it down. If i work hard which i apparently do then why not have a winter holiday to the sun after all I don't see much daylight between the clocks going back in winter and forwards in the summer. As someone previously stated its the council who set the prices, Taxi Drivers/Owners put in the long hours to keep a good vehicle up to standard and because we want to make enough to enjoy our time off. FWIW I have not had a Holiday abroad in winter for over 10 years (i was not a Taxi Driver at that time) I am a family man with kids so tend to take my time off in school Holidays and have holidayed in UK last two Summers.

As for those of you who will be boycotting City Cabs, Due to the support given for one of the charities we support. If it effects my take home, bottom line is then you are costing HIBS Directly as there will be 3 less season tickets bought next year from my household. I might not be the only Taxi driving Hibby to take this decision. We all have to decide how we spend our disposable, but the disposable only goes so far.

Really, is there any need for this over dramatic nonsense? You really think any 'boycott' (if there is to be one) would not be offset by any increase in Hearts fans booking City Cabs as a result of all this stuff?

FWIW, I don't think anyone - or very many - will actually boycott a cab - so your ST is safe.

[lord bunberry]

Really, is there any need for this over dramatic nonsense? You really think any 'boycott' (if there is to be one) would not be offset by any increase in Hearts fans booking City Cabs?

Well why don't you give us your employer's name and we can start a totally false story about them. You don't know what affect malicious rubbish like this will have

[green glory]

I keep it simple. If it's maroon I boycott it.

[Golden Bear]

I've no axe to grind against anybody, but having read my way through this thread, it seems to me as if the OP was factually incorrect therefore the Admins should consider closing this thread as it serves no purpose and the content could possibly have a future adverse effect on our own Club.

[DaveF]

Well why don't you give us your employer's name and we can start a totally false story about them. You don't know what affect malicious rubbish like this will have

I work for a bank. Credibility can't get any worse :greengrin

That aside, if you believe there will be any real impact as a result of this, then I think you are wrong. If anything, it's been great publicity for city cabs and you'll probably make more money. And donate loads to Hearts in the process :wink:

[Corstorphine Hibby]

Hear hear

Does anyone else sense the irony of taxi drivers getting on their soap box whilst having Hector as their avatar ?

[lord bunberry]

I work for a bank. Credibility can't get any worse :greengrin

That aside, if you believe there will be any real impact as a result of this, then I think you are wrong. If anything, it's been great publicity for city cabs and you'll probably make more money. And donate loads to Hearts in the process :wink:

And when did you become an expert in the intricacies of the taxi trade the fact is you have no idea how much this will affect my business but im pretty sure it won't have a positive affect on it

[lord bunberry]

Does anyone else sense the irony of taxi drivers getting on their soap box whilst having Hector as their avatar ?

How very dare you

[cabbageandribs1875]

Glad you have raised the real issue here! I refuse to get into any cab that is not of the above variety (the TX). I cannot bear these fish vans and mini buses that are masqerading as proper taxis.

If only people had been more vigilant when the E7s came onto the road, then we wouldn't be in the aesthetic mess we are now. Cabs that don't have a proper turning circle have no place on the streets of a major European capital.


what about these things

all taxi's should have drivers like her

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2562/3681799829_a04123a8df_o.jpg


:)

[Eaststand]

Good for you, enjoy your wait for the bus. For me I run a business Like most Taxi drivers I know. Working the night shift , Putting in around 50 to 60 hours per week 20 plus hours over Friday night / Saturday night. Good luck getting a bus after midnight, or right to your door when its chucking it down. If i work hard which i apparently do then why not have a winter holiday to the sun after all I don't see much daylight between the clocks going back in winter and forwards in the summer. As someone previously stated its the council who set the prices, Taxi Drivers/Owners put in the long hours to keep a good vehicle up to standard and because we want to make enough to enjoy our time off. FWIW I have not had a Holiday abroad in winter for over 10 years (i was not a Taxi Driver at that time) I am a family man with kids so tend to take my time off in school Holidays and have holidayed in UK last two Summers.

As for those of you who will be boycotting City Cabs, Due to the support given for one of the charities we support. If it effects my take home, bottom line is then you are costing HIBS Directly as there will be 3 less season tickets bought next year from my household. I might not be the only Taxi driving Hibby to take this decision. We all have to decide how we spend our disposable, but the disposable only goes so far.

Good post that bud and I agree with what you say
GGTTH

[DaveF]

And when did you become an expert in the intricacies of the taxi trade the fact is you have no idea how much this will affect my business but im pretty sure it won't have a positive affect on it

I didn't claim to be an expert, I'm merely giving my opinion which might be miles off the mark - then again maybe not.

I can see why you (and others) are getting worked up about it as it's your job and perhaps I was a tad out of line in my 1st reply but I do think this whole thing has been a massive overreaction and it will not affect your income in the way you suggest.

Anyway, as you state, it's not my trade so I'll bow out.

[Ringothedog]

We have so many short memories I remember only too well the Hands Of hibs campain and many hearts fans helped us


we all have our laughs etc etc about the situation FFS so have I but in the real world I would miss the Derbies how did it feel when at New year we did not play them I can tell you it was P H

yes lets have the banter etc but not personal lets hope hearts do not go out out business

i have nailed my hat on tight for the brow beaters

:)

A few small comments.: It was only a few hearts fans that helped, the rest were lapping up the fact that Hibs could go out of business. Another small difference was that it was Hearts trying to put Hibs out of business. In this case it Hearts who are going to put Hearts out of business. I have no sympathy with them at all, you reap what you sow. So eff them !!

[Phil D. Rolls]

what about these things

all taxi's should have drivers like her

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2562/3681799829_a04123a8df_o.jpg


:)

You know, I've been boycotting those death traps for years; unlicensed, uninsured; set their own tariff - but if I was the worse for drink and couldn't find my way home, I might just be tempted. How much to the rickshaws contribute to Hearts?

[lord bunberry]

I didn't claim to be an expert, I'm merely giving my opinion which might be miles off the mark - then again maybe not.

I can see why you (and others) are getting worked up about it as it's your job and perhaps I was a tad out of line in my 1st reply but I do think this whole thing has been a massive overreaction and it will not affect your income in the way you suggest.

Anyway, as you state, it's not my trade so I'll bow out.

Your probably right mate it probably won't have much affect on our trade butwhats annoying about the whole thread is it was started with an incorrect statement and even after admitting he had got it wrong the original poster didn't then delete the thread in fact he stuck to his position of boycotting the company complete idiot in my opinion

[hibbill2002]

Does anyone else sense the irony of taxi drivers getting on their soap box whilst having Hector as their avatar ?


:tee hee:

[The Green Goblin]

Good for you, enjoy your wait for the bus. For me I run a business Like most Taxi drivers I know. Working the night shift , Putting in around 50 to 60 hours per week 20 plus hours over Friday night / Saturday night. Good luck getting a bus after midnight, or right to your door when its chucking it down. If i work hard which i apparently do then why not have a winter holiday to the sun after all I don't see much daylight between the clocks going back in winter and forwards in the summer. As someone previously stated its the council who set the prices, Taxi Drivers/Owners put in the long hours to keep a good vehicle up to standard and because we want to make enough to enjoy our time off. FWIW I have not had a Holiday abroad in winter for over 10 years (i was not a Taxi Driver at that time) I am a family man with kids so tend to take my time off in school Holidays and have holidayed in UK last two Summers.

As for those of you who will be boycotting City Cabs, Due to the support given for one of the charities we support. If it effects my take home, bottom line is then you are costing HIBS Directly as there will be 3 less season tickets bought next year from my household. I might not be the only Taxi driving Hibby to take this decision. We all have to decide how we spend our disposable, but the disposable only goes so far.


Good post :agree: Points out lots of things that many people forget. I didn't understand the original holiday comment anyway tbh - what business is it of anyone where folks take their holiday? - and from what I can see from your post, you earn it through hard graft same as most folks nowadays. FWIW, when push comes to shove, I doubt any of this will affect your business.

[LaMotta]

Does anyone else sense the irony of taxi drivers getting on their soap box whilst having Hector as their avatar ?

Taxi Drivers may be on their soap box just now but rest assured one of them will do a U-turn when you least expect it.

[Harpandcastle]

Further to my posting of the City Cabs ad in last weeks programme I noticed another ad placed with the club in this weeks e newsletter when it arrived in my inbox earlier on.

[The_Sauz]

Taxi Drivers may be on their soap box just now bust rest assured one of them will do a U-turn when you least expect it.
:tee hee:

[euansdad]

A few small comments.: It was only a few hearts fans that helped, the rest were lapping up the fact that Hibs could go out of business. Another small difference was that it was Hearts trying to put Hibs out of business. In this case it Hearts who are going to put Hearts out of business. I have no sympathy with them at all, you reap what you sow. So eff them !!

This!

[Eaststand]

I've just had a quick chat with the Secretary of Citycabs and from that, I thought it important to give an update on this thread.

I'll begin by saying that I'm a Taxi driver and Citycabs member, and so are lots of other taxi drivers I know, so it may be that I'm a little bit biased, and I'll not try and hide that fact, but I like fairness in life and that's why I think I need to post a few points.

Citycabs have a Committee of 7 who have been elected by the other members to look after the day to day running of the Company.
The Citycabs Committee just happens to have 3 Hibbies, 3 Yams and a supporter of another club, so it really cant be accused of bias toward one or the other Edinburgh Clubs.
The decision to support both Hibs and the yams by donating towards charitable efforts such as our clubs, Kicks for Kids, and the yams Big Hearts schemes, is surely something that should be applauded, because it actually allows young and disabled kids to get to footie matches when they might not be able to do that without the 2 capital clubs schemes receiving money from Citycabs.

I'd say that instead of any fellow Hibbies trying to boycott a Taxi Company who support kids and disabled people getting along to footie matches (even if some of those folks to go the Yams games), the folks who were trying to start the boycott should be supporting a Taxi Company who share their love of the beautiful game and spend hard earned cash by donating to both clubs charitable schemes.

So just to summarise, there is no bias towards the yams or any other club, just a fairer than fair donation being made to both charities involving our club and theirs, and that benefits lots of folks.
I hope this post sheds some light onto the topic.

GGTTH

PS
....just as a wee reminder, when you're booking your next taxi, Citycabs number is still 0131 228 1211 :wink:

[Suburban Hibby]

Or just take the easy decision and go with central

0131 229 2468:aok:

[soupy]

City cabs all the way, you know it makes sense.

[DC_Hibs]

I've just had a quick chat with the Secretary of Citycabs and from that, I thought it important to give an update on this thread.

I'll begin by saying that I'm a Taxi driver and Citycabs member, and so are lots of other taxi drivers I know, so it may be that I'm a little bit biased, and I'll not try and hide that fact, but I like fairness in life and that's why I think I need to post a few points.

Citycabs have a Committee of 7 who have been elected by the other members to look after the day to day running of the Company.
The Citycabs Committee just happens to have 3 Hibbies, 3 Yams and a supporter of another club, so it really cant be accused of bias toward one or the other Edinburgh Clubs.
The decision to support both Hibs and the yams by donating towards charitable efforts such as our clubs, Kicks for Kids, and the yams Big Hearts schemes, is surely something that should be applauded, because it actually allows young and disabled kids to get to footie matches when they might not be able to do that without the 2 capital clubs schemes receiving money from Citycabs.

I'd say that instead of any fellow Hibbies trying to boycott a Taxi Company who support kids and disabled people getting along to footie matches (even if some of those folks to go the Yams games), the folks who were trying to raise the boycott should be supporting a Taxi Company who share their love of the beautiful game and spend hard earned cash by donating to both clubs charitable schemes.

So just to summarise, there is no bias towards the yams or any other club, juts a fairer than fair donation being made to both charities involving our club and theirs, and that benefits lots of folks.
I hope this post sheds some light onto the topic.

GGTTH

PS
....just as a wee reminder, when you're booking your next taxi, Citycabs number is still 0131 228 1211 :wink:

Put your plate number up so I don't end up in the back of a taxi with some cant talking about "yams" and "footie". WTF's that all about?

Thanks for clarifying though pal yeah.

[CraigHibee]

i don't sympathise with any of them, i wouldn't give those jambo mutants the steam from my *****! the share issue is only going to temporarily paper over the cracks but what are they going to do every time they can't pay their wages "have another share issue?" not a chance, i hope the "believers" die a horrible slow painful death.

#GGTTH

[Eaststand]

Put your plate number up so I don't end up in the back of a taxi with some cant talking about "yams" and "footie". WTF's that all about?

Thanks for clarifying though pal yeah.

Just for you DC, that post of mine can read as Fitba and Hertz, yeah.....or whatever you choose bud, yeah

GGTTH

[Phil D. Rolls]

Put your plate number up so I don't end up in the back of a taxi with some cant talking about "yams" and "footie". WTF's that all about?

Thanks for clarifying though pal yeah.

I'm sure it would be a welcome change from "are you busy tonight", "or what time do you finish"?

[legends of 73]

I've just had a quick chat with the Secretary of Citycabs and from that, I thought it important to give an update on this thread.

I'll begin by saying that I'm a Taxi driver and Citycabs member, and so are lots of other taxi drivers I know, so it may be that I'm a little bit biased, and I'll not try and hide that fact, but I like fairness in life and that's why I think I need to post a few points.

Citycabs have a Committee of 7 who have been elected by the other members to look after the day to day running of the Company.
The Citycabs Committee just happens to have 3 Hibbies, 3 Yams and a supporter of another club, so it really cant be accused of bias toward one or the other Edinburgh Clubs.
The decision to support both Hibs and the yams by donating towards charitable efforts such as our clubs, Kicks for Kids, and the yams Big Hearts schemes, is surely something that should be applauded, because it actually allows young and disabled kids to get to footie matches when they might not be able to do that without the 2 capital clubs schemes receiving money from Citycabs.

I'd say that instead of any fellow Hibbies trying to boycott a Taxi Company who support kids and disabled people getting along to footie matches (even if some of those folks to go the Yams games), the folks who were trying to start the boycott should be supporting a Taxi Company who share their love of the beautiful game and spend hard earned cash by donating to both clubs charitable schemes.

So just to summarise, there is no bias towards the yams or any other club, just a fairer than fair donation being made to both charities involving our club and theirs, and that benefits lots of folks.
I hope this post sheds some light onto the topic.

GGTTH

PS
....just as a wee reminder, when you're booking your next taxi, Citycabs number is still 0131 228 1211 :wink:



:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: you'll not be up on a disciplinary for a while after that post:greengrin