Would you comment on someone's speed if you were a passenger?

NBLondon

If I was in a minicab and the driver was speeding - their licence not mine...

If I was in a minicab and the driver was speeding so much I felt endangered - yes - I would say so and be prepared to get out and get another cab. There might also be an argument about payment...

If a friend or colleague was driving - it would depend on how well I knew them. Maybe if I knew the route and they didn't I might warn "It;s only a 30 down here" but if they take no notice - their licence not mine... Again - if I felt endangered then I would be prepared to get out and find an alternative if they didn't take it well.

George_Michael

DUTR wrote: »

.Strange eh?.... a question is asked it is answered and the answer isn't as some readers like so then they get on your back as if I'm going to change my stance on it.

Not trying to change your stance, simply trying to understand why you feel the way you do.
Anyway, in your very first post, didn't you clearly tell other how they should act? Isn't this exactly what you have accused others of trying to do?

DUTR wrote: »

Quite simply I'd tell you if you don't like it the make your own way there or back.
It's obvious it's not your place to do so, it's not as if the driver isn't aware themselves, and sometimes there is little worse than *****ance.

System

Deastons wrote: »

Guessing you could sue the cab driver in that instance? Especially if you'd asked him to slow down and he didn't?

Yes you could sue them, well you'd claim on their insurance, but you'd still end up being injured and possibly with life altering injuries that will affect you for the rest of your life which no amount of compensation could ever make up for.

shaun_from_Africa

If you asked and they didn't slow down then taking your phone out (if you have one with a camera) and taking a snap of the licence (which should be on display) may well have the desired effect.

If the driver thinks that you are going to report them either to the firm they are working for (If this is the case) or to the council that issued their licence.

unholyangel

Mercdriver wrote: »

The taxi driver is not obligated to take you anywhere, just as a shop owner or his representative holds the right to admission.

Actually they are. They're effectively public transport so can usually only refuse a fare with good reason. My grandparents both owned taxi firms (not minicabs as a minicab is not a taxi). The local licensing authority would sometimes contact them asking why they'd refused to carry a passenger and there had to be a justifiable reason else they'd get into trouble. Acceptable reasons are things like poor personal hygiene, being violent towards the driver etc.

Complaints about how the vehicle was driven were common - sometimes from passengers and sometimes just from other road users. Mostly that the driver was speeding but occasionally you'd get a complaint that the driver was too slow.

oldhand

Absolutely,I was out with Mrs OH last week and her driving was terrible and I didn't hesitate to tell her how bad I thought her driving was..:D,(the hospital says my black eyes will clear up in about a month)..:(:(

Ergates

DUTR wrote: »

Quite simply I'd tell you if you don't like it the make your own way there or back.
It's obvious it's not your place to do so, it's not as if the driver isn't aware themselves, and sometimes there is little worse than *****ance.

As a paying customer it absolutely *is* your place to ask them to drive in a manner with which you are comfortable.

Scrapit

Of course!

lesbro

I'm always telling my husband if he goes a few miles an hour over the limit. I have to it's my car and I don't want the problem of a speeding ticket or to risk my life in an accident.

ap2010

Depends if I feel safe or not. My friend's speeding tickets are their own concern.