Taxis wanting contact numbers ??

MWhite_2

I did state earlier that they have never texted me with reg number, neither rang me to say that they are outside neither have they rang me to say they cant turn up and neither have these reasons being given when i have asked why they need number only to say if the call is genuine even though they have address :rotfl:

Car_54

MWhite wrote: »

I did state earlier that they have never texted me with reg number, neither rang me to say that they are outside neither have they rang me to say they cant turn up and neither have these reasons being given when i have asked why they need number only to say if the call is genuine even though they have address :rotfl:

Having the address is no guarantee the call is genuine. Hoaxers find it amusing to order taxis, pizzas etc to be sent to their victims.

[Deleted User]

Car_54 wrote: »

Having the address is no guarantee the call is genuine. Hoaxers find it amusing to order taxis, pizzas etc to be sent to their victims.

Some of them even join forums to post inane questions

pelirocco

MWhite wrote: »

I did state earlier that they have never texted me with reg number, neither rang me to say that they are outside neither have they rang me to say they cant turn up and neither have these reasons being given when i have asked why they need number only to say if the call is genuine even though they have address :rotfl:

I think you are making this up

NBLondon

Comms69 wrote: »

In this case I'd suggest if the driver turns up and you aren't stood waiting, it's so they can ring you and let you know.

Which is so much nicer for the neighbours than the olden days when the driver pulled up outside, waited 7 seconds and then honked the horn. Repeat for 10 minutes until they give up or realise they are at the wrong address and have woken up totally the wrong people :mad:

The idea of "We'll text you the number of the car and the description" is a selling point from some of the bigger firms round my way and probably is important to some customers as a way of making sure that it really is your pre-booked cab and not a serial killer or an unlicensed and uninsured random.

I suppose the OP could keep trying all the local cab firms until they find one that doesn't ask for a number and then try and get a discount for being a repeat customer - that's what a real MoneySaver would do :money:

Robisere

I would hate have a telephone conversation with the OP. It would consist of repeated calls, as more and more more irrelevant points pop into MWhite's brain. I would pull the cord from the wall.

Imagine such a conversation in the street, being called back time after time, after attempting to walk away, believing the conversation was over.....

NBLondon

Robisere wrote: »

I would hate have a telephone conversation with the OP. It would consist of repeated calls, as more and more more irrelevant points pop into MWhite's brain. I would pull the cord from the wall.

Imagine such a conversation in the street, being called back time after time, after attempting to walk away, believing the conversation was over.....

How do you think the minicab drivers feel?

Richard53

Guys, stop feeding him.

unholyangel

NBLondon wrote: »

I suppose the OP could keep trying all the local cab firms until they find one that doesn't ask for a number and then try and get a discount for being a repeat customer - that's what a real MoneySaver would do :money:

For a £4 hire? :rotfl: Good luck with that (they'll need it).