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    Uber taxis

    100%! I've used a satnav. Sometimes the route they give you is unfathomable. I bought it specifically for working from Heathrow because you could get jobs going outside London where I haven't got a clue. On more than one occasion I gave the passenger a free fare of well over £40 because I was so...
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    Uber taxis

    I don't understand what that has to do with studying for your chosen profession. hahaha:D:D That's the funniest thing you've written. You obviously have never driven in the centre of london at night! Hahaha, I'm still laughing. No, it's not quite the opposite infant, it is just you. I have...
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    Uber taxis

    Hi Telstarbox. That is exactly right. There has never been any doubt that for some people Black Cabs are expensive. And that's where the mini cabs did come in and plug a gap in the market. Now uber have decided they don't need to operate on the same terms as the minicab companies, they don't...
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    Uber taxis

    Property is an investment. Everyone knows investments can rise and fall. People leaving school this year are not promised a pension and told to invest in it and then have it taken away from them. I can't comment about outside London's taxi operation. In London, refusals happen but if you...
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    Uber taxis

    Just thought I'd add my bit to this thread as a soon to be former London Taxi Driver. I am starting train driver training in November with Thameslink/Great Northern. The main issue our trade has with Uber is the instant flag down with their app. We were/are told if we do the Knowledge of London...
  6. J

    The GTR talent pool.

    Yep, I got the same letter today also.
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    The GTR talent pool.

    I'll join you! Had my medical wednesday, all went ok. It seems like it will be October before we get start dates. Hoping either Blackfriars or King's Cross.
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    GTR recruiting again

    Had my medical on wednesday, and passed. Spoke to Ronke after about start dates but nothing new to add to what's been posted on here. She just confirmed that September courses are full and it's probably going to be October before we get on new courses.
  9. J

    GTR recruiting again

    Congratulations Gary, so which depot are you going to and when do you start?
  10. J

    GTR recruiting again

    Well done mate! --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Well done mate! Was there any surprises in the questions asked? Lot of difference between this one and the MMI?
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    GTR recruiting again

    Hey Bobbybox, done stage 2 on the 12/5 and received my letter on 29/5. 17 days later. Were you at Watford on the 12th? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- We're waiting with baited breath Gary! How did it go?
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    GTR recruiting again

    I received my date, next Thursday 11th.
  13. J

    GTR recruiting again

    Best of luck Gary! You'll sail through it, let us know your start date!
  14. J

    GTR recruiting again

    there's plenty of car parks, if you do well and stay all day it works out £15, you'll pay less if you go home early
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    Advice for potential drivers.

    I'm only going through the process of applying for jobs now and have got an assessment day coming up so it may not be particularly good advice. If I had more time (and you have) I would get some type of Health and Safety certificate. I don't know if the armed forces still have some sort of...
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    traineetraindriverinfo.com

    Thanks for all the responses. I definitely wouldn't touch the CV service as you point out Darandio, it didn't fill me with confidence seeing basic mistakes. I don't think I'll bother with the software, I think it does seem more like a good money making enterprise than an aid to becoming a...
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    traineetraindriverinfo.com

    Hi All, I've got an assessment with Crossrail on 6 June and wondering if it would help to buy the software from the traineetraindriverinfo website or is it worth it. Anyone got any advice on this company and it's products, Cheers.
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    [Applications closed] LOROL Trainee Train Driver New Cross Gate (x18)

    Hi All, just discovered the forum. I applied for trainee driver with LOROL but haven't received anything yet. I see some of you are already going for assessment's. Does this mean I haven't been accepted? Do they normally send you an email or if you don't hear from them you just assume your not...

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