Jamhammer Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Okay JKB I’m going to drive Private Hire Part Time I’ve retired and gonna work 3 days a week, probably Uber Bought car outright when I retired Any JKBers got any tips/reccomendatons? Licence and vehicle licence applications are in insurance is mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: Any JKBers got any tips/reccomendatons? Licence and vehicle licence applications are in Watch out for the insurance, it's mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 My Mum's neighbour retired and did similar to what you're planning. Got himself a Prius and picks and chooses a few hours to do. I'm not sure whether Uber insist on a minimum number of hours or want commitment to certain shifts (e.g. what if there's something good on the telly and you can't be arsed doing your planned shift?) I think you control when you work completely. One thing he said, though, was about the insurance. Apparently it's mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Private hire driving isn't really a subject I know much about so, sorry, can't offer any advice on that. However, insurance? Mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 How much are we talking about for instance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: How much are we talking about for instance? Mental prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just now, been here before said: Mental prices. Much though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Much though? Like mental much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just now, Morgan said: Like mental much. 😂 I wondered how long it would take! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Just now, Dawnrazor said: 😂 I wondered how long it would take! Feckin mental, innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Morgan said: Feckin mental, innit? I don't know 🤷😥 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Won't you need to take out physical as well as mental insurance though? You don't want to be out of pocket if either you or are your car are physically damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Maybe I should try insurance instead Mental money in it Seriously been quoted 3 and 4 grand a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Jamhammer said: Seriously been quoted 3 and 4 grand a year That insurance is mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 You need to have diesel car too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 How's the insurance? I don't have any particular advice but use PH regularly for work, the guys tend to work for capital and have Uber and Bolt on the go aswell always scanning for the best jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Done some private hire driving many years ago when I was between jobs following redundancy. No flucking way would I be doing that again, opened my eyes to the amount of utter wastrels and downright unpleasant (& dangerous) arseholes who walk among us. That's before we get to the fact that I was possibly THE worst driver ever to have taken on the role, hopeless, utterly hopeless Thankfully it was a fairly short "career" Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 11 hours ago, been here before said: That insurance is mental. I was thinking that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 90% of my street does this / mind rip up yer front garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 42 minutes ago, Konrad von Carstein said: Done some private hire driving many years ago when I was between jobs following redundancy. No flucking way would I be doing that again, opened my eyes to the amount of utter wastrels and downright unpleasant (& dangerous) arseholes who walk among us. That's before we get to the fact that I was possibly THE worst driver ever to have taken on the role, hopeless, utterly hopeless Thankfully it was a fairly short "career" Good luck! What was the insurance like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 24 minutes ago, been here before said: What was the insurance like? Mental to be honest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Good luck with it. Every 2nd car on the road seems to be private hire, when I am driving about. Certainly no shortage of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 12 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: You need to have diesel car too I thought that the Prius was virtually compulsory; a rite of passage. It may be a 'gateway' vehicle, leading on to something more exotic. Recent trips I've had have included a VW electric Golf type thing (ID3??) and a Tesla. They're not cheap cars. I can't begin to imagine what the commercial insurance is like on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Maybe do Uber Eats instead? Probably still an insurance premium as you're using the car for work purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, been here before said: What was the insurance like? Betcha it was mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 What a mental thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 My great grandfather became a cheesemonger when he retired. Didn’t think it was worth it in the end. Costs were Emmental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 4 hours ago, gjcc said: My great grandfather became a cheesemonger when he retired. Didn’t think it was worth it in the end. Costs were Emmental Real mature... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Came in here looking for fake taxi jokes and you're all just banging on about insurance. You let me down kickback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, I P Knightley said: I thought that the Prius was virtually compulsory; a rite of passage. It may be a 'gateway' vehicle, leading on to something more exotic. Recent trips I've had have included a VW electric Golf type thing (ID3??) and a Tesla. They're not cheap cars. I can't begin to imagine what the commercial insurance is like on them. Ioniqs are the 'goto' car of choice now. Insurance quotes on them are pretty mental though. Edited December 8, 2023 by ...a bit disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 06/12/2023 at 16:33, Jamhammer said: Okay JKB I’m going to drive Private Hire Part Time I’ve retired and gonna work 3 days a week, probably Uber Bought car outright when I retired Any JKBers got any tips/reccomendatons? Licence and vehicle licence applications are in insurance is mental Will 3 days a week, 10 hours a day make you enough money to pay your expenses and make it worthwhile to make a wage? There seems to be around 3500 private hire cars in Edinburgh plus black cabs so competition is fierce and there will be a lot of idle time during your shift not making income Also the punters come in all levels is it a nice easy quiet retirement job ? The roads in Edinburgh are a disgrace and it's just a council created game to navigate it's hilarious how stupid it's become Have you spoken to other private hire driver's to get an incite of what the job entails, costs and rewards Fuel, insurance, vehicle upkeep, repairs, tyres, punter hassle , Edinburgh road stress, radge delivery cyclists, lawless escooters, working hours,cleaning, licensing etc versus any enjoyment and income Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Howdy Doody Jambo said: Will 3 days a week, 10 hours a day make you enough money to pay your expenses and make it worthwhile to make a wage? There seems to be around 3500 private hire cars in Edinburgh plus black cabs so competition is fierce and there will be a lot of idle time during your shift not making income Also the punters come in all levels is it a nice easy quiet retirement job ? The roads in Edinburgh are a disgrace and it's just a council created game to navigate it's hilarious how stupid it's become Have you spoken to other private hire driver's to get an incite of what the job entails, costs and rewards Fuel, insurance, vehicle upkeep, repairs, tyres, punter hassle , Edinburgh road stress, radge delivery cyclists, lawless escooters, working hours,cleaning, licensing etc versus any enjoyment and income Good luck Jesus With that mindset you'd be aswell on the brew. Every job has good and bad. Edited December 8, 2023 by 151 Which I've just seen should actually be written "Buroo". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, 151 said: Jesus With that mindset you'd be aswell on the brew. Every job has good and bad. Just stating the obvious mate Some jobs have more bad than good, whatever floats your boat I suppose Some jobs pay much much more than others and some jobs just aren't worth the time and only the lazy make a living out of being on the brew Edited December 8, 2023 by Howdy Doody Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, Howdy Doody Jambo said: Fuel, insurance, vehicle upkeep, repairs, tyres, punter hassle , Edinburgh road stress, radge delivery cyclists, lawless escooters, working hours,cleaning, licensing etc versus any enjoyment and income Good luck What sort of cost are we talking about there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, been here before said: What sort of cost are we talking about there? 7 minutes ago, been here before said: What sort of cost are we talking about there? Loads plus loads of Scottish government tax on top Edited December 8, 2023 by Howdy Doody Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) On 06/12/2023 at 16:45, been here before said: Watch out for the insurance, it's mental. If driving cross-town do not rely on google maps - it takes you some right stupid routes across every cobbled street it can find. Also if you don't already know, apparently insurance is mental... Edited December 8, 2023 by Spellczech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC-1874 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 9 hours ago, IronJambo said: Came in here looking for fake taxi jokes and you're all just banging on about insurance. You let me down kickback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, HMFC-1874 said: Providing the upside that counters HowdyDoody's extensive list of cons. I've seen loads of these documentaries where female passengers offer sexual favours to the taxi driver. Most of the time, though, he lets them off with their fare, so you'd have to balance those opportunities with some full on fare paying passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Providing the upside that counters HowdyDoody's extensive list of cons. I've seen loads of these documentaries where female passengers offer sexual favours to the taxi driver. Most of the time, though, he lets them off with their fare, so you'd have to balance those opportunities with some full on fare paying passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 I have a mate who has done it since May. I think, financially I can make it work for me as I don’t need to make a lot of money. My plan is, mainly to Uber a few days a week to supplement a decent pension. The initial licences cost a fair bit but half that to renew Insurance tho 😀😀😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 A mate kindly 'hailed' an Uber for us pre St Johnstone game, Porty to the Murrayfield Sports Bar, cost £10.50, and took near on 45 mins, as he followed Google Maps! Reckon had I been driving I could have done it in just under 30. Anyway, at that price and time I doubt he's make much at all, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 06/12/2023 at 16:33, Jamhammer said: Okay JKB I’m going to drive Private Hire Part Time I’ve retired and gonna work 3 days a week, probably Uber Bought car outright when I retired Any JKBers got any tips/reccomendatons? Licence and vehicle licence applications are in insurance is mental Good luck on your new job, one job ive never done, did try a shot at driving a wedding car, but failed the interview, thought my test run was spot on, obviously my face did not fit😕. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ArcticJambo said: A mate kindly 'hailed' an Uber for us pre St Johnstone game, Porty to the Murrayfield Sports Bar, cost £10.50, and took near on 45 mins, as he followed Google Maps! Reckon had I been driving I could have done it in just under 30. Anyway, at that price and time I doubt he's make much at all, really! Most of what he makes probably goes on paying his insurance. Those prices can be mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 47 minutes ago, been here before said: Most of what he makes probably goes on paying his insurance. Those prices can be mental. Seems to be the case, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 One of my colleagues downloaded the uber eats delivery app (in Australia) and him and his flat mate spent 3 hours delivering food, made about $80 in that time, spent it on beer and McDonald's and then retired from uber life. 😀 It's easy to make a little money with those things if you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 16 hours ago, ArcticJambo said: A mate kindly 'hailed' an Uber for us pre St Johnstone game, Porty to the Murrayfield Sports Bar, cost £10.50, and took near on 45 mins, as he followed Google Maps! Reckon had I been driving I could have done it in just under 30. Anyway, at that price and time I doubt he's make much at all, really! That's a scandal £10:50 that would be double in a black cab ,the driver is probably on 50%+ expenses before profit then expected to pay HMRC their cut, the driver must make £5 an hour based on that, however I do believe Uber surge their prices sky high during rush hour's and busy periods as in dynamic pricing How can the council give licences to Uber that exploit workers , that's not even minimum wage stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 From my mate who Ubers he can make more than enough to subsidise pension i think if you’re doing it full time AND hiring the car you’d struggle to make a living ill give it a bash and if it ain’t for me just go back to prostitution 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: From my mate who Ubers he can make more than enough to subsidise pension i think if you’re doing it full time AND hiring the car you’d struggle to make a living ill give it a bash and if it ain’t for me just go back to prostitution 😀 Now we're talking. A career which doesn't require any insurance costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Now we're talking. A career which doesn't require any insurance costs. Although they do sometimes get involved with insurance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13454160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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