Showing posts with label IFTTT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IFTTT. Show all posts

Saturday 21 July 2018

La La Land: Direct Los Angeles flights from £305rtn with British Airways/American Airlines


Pirates, join the superstars in Hollywood with these direct flights to Los Angeles that we spotted in our Flights Finder! Flights are with British Airways/American Airlines (or Thomas Cook Airlines from Manchester), so your inflight meals and drinks are included. We've seen options between September and December - plenty of chances to escape the British… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Edinburgh taxi drivers could face unemployment as council presses ahead with low emission zone


via taxi-point https://ift.tt/2LDv4lY
As Edinburgh City Council presses ahead with its Low Emission Zone initiative, some of the city's taxi drivers fear it could be the end of the road for their career.
In 2020 all taxis over 10 years will have to be decommissioned as Edinburgh City Council look to comply with an EU directive, designed to improve air quality in the Scottish capital.
This, however, has angered the city's taxi drivers, as its been revealed that 616 of the 1316 vehicles operating in the area will disappear off of the road.
It is alleged that the knock on effect will be catastrophic to some drivers, who will be unable to afford to purchase newer vehicles.
A new zero emission capable taxi costs in excess of £62,000, and as yet there is no second hand market available for these vehicles.
The owners of the taxis currently in use may see the bottom fall out of the second hand market, due to the accelerated depreciation which will be attributed to the vehicles reduced, workable life-span.
With no subsidy available, nor in the pipeline, many taxi drivers may simply quit the profession rather than invest in a new vehicle.
An Edinburgh Taxi Association spokesperson explained to The Scotsman that this may be of particular concern to drivers in their mid 50s and upwards who would be unable to obtain finance for a new vehicle, as well as find it extremely difficult to embark on another profession or find a job, due to their advancing years.
At the moment there are no subsidies available to assist the city's taxi drivers. SK
July 21, 2018 at 01:07PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Dominican Republic break £730pp - incl. 7nts all inclusive resort, flights, bags & transfers


It's time to get the 5* treatment you truly deserve with a stay at the stunning Iberostar Costa Dorada in the Dominican Republic. Enjoy mountain views from the huge pool or soak up the sun on the adjoining beach - just be sure to use a great discount code (see below) to get £100 off!… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

"Where are wee going?" Video emerges of Uber driver peeing in bottle with female passenger in car


via taxi-point https://ift.tt/2JIFpLw
A New York Uber driver has been recorded taking a pee into a bottle while driving a female passenger across Manhattan. The female passenger who was on an UberPool ride alone, whipped out her phone moments after the driver whipped out his manhood to take a pee into a bottle. Recording the incident in disgust, Raichelle Carter, fuming, let her driver, a Mr Avraham know that she was appalled by his actions.
Manhattan has 19 relief stands set up for TLC (Taxi and Limousine Commission) workers, which Avraham could've used prior to any of his trips throughout the day. The New York Post has confirmed that the driver in question has been banned by Uber from working on the platform.
July 21, 2018 at 12:07PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

A funky Fuerteventura 4nt break this winter from £205pp incl. flights & chic hotel


Turn your heads towards the Canaries this June Pirates for 4 nights of (pretty much) guaranteed sunshine. The 3* Bristol Sunset Beach hotel oozes style from it's rooftop terrace to it's cosy apartments. For 4 nights you will be able to soak up the sun in 20+ degree temperatures, either by the pool or at… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Turkey break from £249pp - incl. 7nts hotel & flights


Book yourselves some late season sunshine with an all inclusive break to Turkey with our Holiday Finder! With a stay at Green Life Hotel you'll be just a short walk from the beach (including private beach area!). Flights are included, and all inclusive board means your meals are included! The cheapest options depart in March,… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Why not try Wales? 4* city centre Novotel stay from £32.50pp - incl. pool & spa: Kids go free


If you fancy a staycation somewhere different this summer mateys, why not try Wales? We've unearthed barrrgain rates at a stylish 4* hotel in Cardiff that starts from as little as £32.50 per person, per night, based on 2 sharing. Valid during school holidays, the best bit about this deal is that up to 2… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

London Mayor set to inflict more misery on motorists as plans for world’s most walkable city begin


via taxi-point https://ift.tt/2LEcp9H
If the Capital’s roads were not congested enough due to road space being lost to both pedestrianisation and cycle lane schemes the London Mayor has now announced new plans to slow down motorists further.
Londoners walking in high footfall areas will be able to see a lot more of the glowing green man at pedestrian crossings in a bid to get more people walking and out of cars.
It is proposed that those on foot are now to get a right of way over traffic and will only be asked to wait when an oncoming vehicle is sensed. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wants to increase the proportion of people walking, cycling and taking public transport to 80 per cent of journeys by 2041, from 63 per cent now. And the Mayor is investing a record £2.2bn in streets across London to make them better for walking and cycling, and improve air quality.
Whilst that’s good news for the pedestrian it’s bad news for the motorist who will be approaching a sea of red lights in areas including the Olympic Park and London Bridge.
London’s first ever walking and cycling commissioner, Will Norman, unveiled the capital’s first Walking Action Plan. It sets out how London will become a city where walking, for those that can, is the most obvious, enjoyable and attractive means of travel for all short trips.
The Walking Action Plan aims to help Londoners overcome these barriers by:
Designing, building and managing streets for people walking, by delivering better public spaces, more walking routes and more numerous and wider pedestrian crossingsEnsuring that walking is prioritised in every new infrastructure scheme, through London’s first ever pedestrian design guidance and a range of other tools and analysis to support boroughs to deliver local schemesEnabling thousands more children to walk to school by doubling the number of Gold accredited STARS schools which champion healthy routes to school, and by supporting timed road closures, car free days and 20mph speed limits around schoolsRolling out innovative new traffic signal technology that makes it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross roads, while minimising congestionCreating new ‘Active Travel Hubs’ at London Underground stations, making it easier to walk as part of an onward journey
Major projects are already underway to enable more walking across London, such as Highbury Corner, where a new public space and new pedestrian crossings are being installed, and at Old Street where work will begin to transform the roundabout in 2019.
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “Walking is a fantastic way to get around and explore London, and getting more Londoners to walk regularly is essential for the health and future prosperity of our city. Whether you’re popping to the shops or heading for the local train station, we’re investing record amounts to make walking the safest, easiest and most enjoyable way of getting around. By making it easier for Londoners to leave their cars at home and walk instead, it will tackle the air pollution crisis and reduce congestion as London’s population continues to grow. It will have a truly transformational impact on our city.”
July 21, 2018 at 03:00AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Friday 20 July 2018

Cocaine snorting Private Hire Driver jailed for the death of 89 year old pensioner


via taxi-point https://ift.tt/2uEWxwZ
A minicab driver from Liverpool who was still high on cocaine when he knocked over and killed 89-year-old pensioner Andrew Oakden has been jailed for four-years and four-months. Paul Morrison, 43, had claimed that the victim had stepped out in front of his vehicle leaving him no time to avoid the collision, but CCTV footage revealed that Oakden was within steps of completing his crossing. Evidence that was revealed in court suggested that Morrison was also speeding, driving at a speed of approximately 37mph in a 30mph zone. Oakden was unable to recover from his injuries and died the following day. Tests taken after the collision found that Morrison was three times over the legal limit for the main metabolite of cocaine, Benzoylecgonine. Morrison had originally denied the charge of causing death by careless driving, but changed his plea to guilty once he was told that his failed drugs test would be brought up in court.
(Image;Handout-Paul Morrison)
As reported in the Liverpool Echo, Oakden's sister, Mrs Dickinson, who said her older brother was more like a father to her, had to make the heartbreaking decision to switch off his life support machine. Judge Conrad, sentencing said;
“Had you been driving carefully you would have seen him from some way away. It is clear that your concentration lapsed for more than a short amount of time. You did not see Mr Oakden or apply your brakes until it was far too late. You were, on the evidence and on your own admission, exceeding the speed limit at the time.
“You were found to have drugs in your system. The level of BZE, the metabolite of cocaine, was three times the prescribed limit. The taking of controlled drugs - whether by way of their direct effects or by way of their side effects later on, compromises the ability of a driver to drive safely - in particularly adversely affecting one’s awareness and one’s alertness.“Anne Dickinson, the sister of Mr Oakden, sums it up in words upon which I cannot improve: ‘I just feel that anyone who gets behind a wheel of a car having taken drink or drugs should realise that they are more likely to cause serious accidents with serious consequences. Their ability is impaired by the drink or drugs.’"Of all people you - a taxi driver entrusted with the safety of the public - should know that.”
July 20, 2018 at 10:57PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

2 week summer holiday in Corfu from only £213pp - hotel, flights, luggage & transfers


Pirates, check this out, we have found this mega bargain holiday in Corfu for 2 weeks departing this August. The Greek getaway is based on 2 sharing and is under £215 per person - which is an awesome price for the summer season. Holiday details Travel duration: 14 nights Example date: 27/08 - 10/09 Flights… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Amsterdam city break this winter from £121pp - 2nts 4* hotel with spa & flights


Ahoy, how about heading to Amsterdam this winter and staying in a really lush 4* spa hotel. The Amsterdam getaway is based on 2 sharing with flights included. Amsterdam's famous Light Festival will be on while you're there so that is something not to be missed. Holiday details Travel duration: 2 nights (longer stays possible)… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Fantastic Florida flights from £280 return: Tampa, Daytona Beach, Miami & Jacksonville


Mateys, check out our flights finder for cheap flights to the USA -- and in particular Florida in 2019. Our bargain hunting pirates discovered flights to a range of cities in the Sunshine State starting from just £280 return. Options include Tampa, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville and Miami, with flights available from Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester,… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

9 night cruise to France, Portugal, Spain & Italy from £543pp - incl. full board


Ahoy pirates, cruising is getting more and more popular and are a great way to see many places in one go and all meals are included throughout your trip. This 9 night cruise departs from Southampton and visits Paris, Porto, Lisbon, Cadiz, Barcelona, Marseille and finishes off in Genoa in Italy. Cruise details: Travel duration:… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Day trips to Dublin: Ferry crossings from just £5.50 return


Ryanair cancellations getting you down? Then take to the seas like a true pirate and catch a ferry to Ireland for a bargain price! Stenaline are offering day trips to Ireland this summer, with prices at just £5.50 return. To secure these prices, you must travel on a Tuesday. Day trips other days of the… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Rhodes group getaway from £118pp - 7nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers (2 share £152pp)


Ahoy pirates, check out this bargain break in stunning Rhodes we have come across on our package holiday finder. The Greek getaway is based on 4 sharing and it is still a great price if you want to travel as a couple. Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights Example date: 3rd - 10th October Departure… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Korean veteran and Chelsea Pensioner to skydive for Taxi Charity


via taxi-point https://ift.tt/2mx7dJN
Korean veteran Bill Parr and Chelsea Pensioner Mike Smith will be joining the Red Devils at Langar Airfield near Nottingham on 26 July 2018 for a fundraising parachute jump for the Taxi Charity. Mike Smith, 70, who served with the Royal Army Service Corps as an Air Despatcher will be completing his 99th parachute jump on the 26 July. His 85-year-old comrade on the day, Bill Parr, was with the Cameron Highlanders in Libya in the 1950s when he was seconded to the Black Watch and sent to Korea.
Mike Smith said: “The Taxi charity means so much to me and all the other veterans that it supports, and this is my small way of repaying their kindness and raising much needed funds to allow them to do even more good work." Joining them on the 12,000 feet tandem skydive will be Frances Wyhowska, vice president of the Taxi Charity and four London taxi drivers who volunteer their time and use their own vehicles to pick up the veterans and escort them to events all over the UK and on the continent.
The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans, formerly known as the London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled, was formed in Fulham in 1948 and aims to be for the benefit, comfort and enjoyment of military veterans. The charity runs annual outings in the UK and has also recently travelled to Netherlands, Ypres and Normandy. In order to fund these outings, they seek donations from the general public and organisations, and rely on volunteer London licensed taxi drivers to provide their taxis and time for free.
July 20, 2018 at 02:59PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Perry Richardson THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive week in Mexico from £584pp incl. flights, 4* hotel & transfers (September dates)


There's nothing better than an all inclusive holiday, eh Pirates? Especially when you get to enjoy it in a 4* Mexican resort with your favourite shipmate. Sound like something you could be interested in? Well, check out this amazing deal to Mexico during the post summer period. Lap up the late summer sun in the… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Petition To Save Hospital Taxi Rank From Being Given Over To Private Hire Company


Fellow taxi  drivers...
 We need your help in signing this petition

Please help your fellow licensed Taxi drivers as the biggest hospital in CARDIFF are actively trying to take the rank away from us and give all the work to a Private Hire operator.

 Can you please take a minute to sign THIS PETITION FOR HACKNEY CABS UNITED 

We are hoping that Taxi drivers nation wide will unite and sign this petition below!

UHW is taking away the taxi rank at the main hospital entrance and allowing only one Private hire company to pick up there. 

We think this will serously impact the availabilty of cars at busy times such as: 
Morning hospital releases, end of shift, end of visting hours etc.

There will also be a severe shortage of wheelchair accessible cars for the patients.

We think this is a backwards step in accessible Taxis for all.

Please sign our petition to continue giving the public choice and availability.




from Taxi Leaks https://ift.tt/2JCWbM8
via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2Lw5WAQ https://ift.tt/12cqxIH

Petition To Save Hospital Taxi Rank From Being Given Over To Private Hire Company


Fellow taxi  drivers...
 We need your help in signing this petition

Please help your fellow licensed Taxi drivers as the biggest hospital in CARDIFF are actively trying to take the rank away from us and give all the work to a Private Hire operator.

 Can you please take a minute to sign THIS PETITION FOR HACKNEY CABS UNITED 

We are hoping that Taxi drivers nation wide will unite and sign this petition below!

UHW is taking away the taxi rank at the main hospital entrance and allowing only one Private hire company to pick up there. 

We think this will serously impact the availabilty of cars at busy times such as: 
Morning hospital releases, end of shift, end of visting hours etc.

There will also be a severe shortage of wheelchair accessible cars for the patients.

We think this is a backwards step in accessible Taxis for all.

Please sign our petition to continue giving the public choice and availability.




from Taxi Leaks https://ift.tt/2uEIrM0
via IFTTT https://ift.tt/2Lw5WAQ https://ift.tt/12cqxIH

Late summer return flights to Genoa from £31 - gateway to Portofino & Cinque Terre


Here's an Italian destination that will open up so many doors to you Pirates. The port town of Genoa lies on Italy's north west coast and boasts a gorgeous old town lined with cute bars and tucked away restaurants. We have found some super cheap flights to this adorable seaside city which are great if… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT