Taxi drivers SUCK!!!!!

[Astranomical]

So, as I said a few days ago, right now I'm on holidays in Brisbane. Tonight is my last night before I take the train back home tomorrow. Last night was ****ing incredible, but I'm deeply disappointed that tonight has turned out to be completely ****. And to make matters worse, I nearly got hit by a ****ing taxi.

I was crossing at the intersection of Edward and Ann Streets (for those who don't know Brissie, the intersection where Central Station and Palace Backpackers is), I was crossing on a green 'walk' signal, and there's a taxi on Edward St in the far left lane to turn left. He was stationary. As I was crossing Ann St, going into the left lane, he guns it and nearly bowls me over, I swear I was not even a metre from his front bumper. Despite the fact I was on a green 'walk' signal, and had crossed most of the road by then.

I don't know what his cab number was, or what his license plate number was, but I know roughly what time it happened (roughly 11 pm), what company the cab was from (Black and White Cabs), and what type of car it was (BA Falcon sedan). I've been trying to get through to the company for an hour now, and I can't get a freaking line.

Oh, and to make matters worse, for some reason apparently the bouncer at the DUB doesn't like the way I look.

Sorry about the rants...just that last night was absolutely incredible (if you're wondering, it ended with me at Mick 'o' Malleys absolutely off my face, and being very up close and personal with some very nice women ), so I'm really disappointed that tonight has turned out to be so **** that I'm at a netcafe lol.

[Torquative]

lol well white BA taxi ... theres about 99% of the NSW/QLD fleet described

On the plus side sounds like you ended up having a good time, theres hope for me when I head there this time next week

[Astranomical]

Lol, well I don't live in the city, so I don't know :P

Yeah...up until tonight, its been great...but tonight's been complete ****e.

[Torquative]

unfortunately you get that.

I organised a you beaut night out tonight too, me and a mate did it last weekend and thought "great, we're so bringing everyone here next weekend". Go down, have some dinner and watch the footy outside, then wander upstairs and sing to the music.

Problem was some horse racing carnival was on, so the club was packed out by 7:30 with all the punters wishing to party their winnings into the night.

We ended up walking in the rain to make other arrangements.

After all that we ended up finding a nice wood fired pizza joint with an outside tent and warm warm heater. Spent almost 2 hours there, couldnt believe the service and the fact that they turn customers away rather then try to kick us out because they can see we're chatting amongst ourselves and not ready to leave.

As for the footy - found a sports bar 2 doors up with a bigger TV, lounge chairs and a bar thats lucky to have 2 people waiting in line during its busiest time(opposed to our original plan which usually has a 25 minute wait attached for the bar at the club). Plus they had an old AU V8 Supercar sitting inside which was cool to play with, even tho its an AU

Sometimes the nights you plan on the go are the best

[quick308]

So, as I said a few days ago, right now I'm on holidays in Brisbane. Tonight is my last night before I take the train back home tomorrow. Last night was ****ing incredible, but I'm deeply disappointed that tonight has turned out to be completely ****. And to make matters worse, I nearly got hit by a ****ing taxi.

I was crossing at the intersection of Edward and Ann Streets (for those who don't know Brissie, the intersection where Central Station and Palace Backpackers is), I was crossing on a green 'walk' signal, and there's a taxi on Edward St in the far left lane to turn left. He was stationary. As I was crossing Ann St, going into the left lane, he guns it and nearly bowls me over, I swear I was not even a metre from his front bumper. Despite the fact I was on a green 'walk' signal, and had crossed most of the road by then.

I don't know what his cab number was, or what his license plate number was, but I know roughly what time it happened (roughly 11 pm), what company the cab was from (Black and White Cabs), and what type of car it was (BA Falcon sedan). I've been trying to get through to the company for an hour now, and I can't get a freaking line.

Oh, and to make matters worse, for some reason apparently the bouncer at the DUB doesn't like the way I look.

Sorry about the rants...just that last night was absolutely incredible (if you're wondering, it ended with me at Mick 'o' Malleys absolutely off my face, and being very up close and personal with some very nice women ), so I'm really disappointed that tonight has turned out to be so **** that I'm at a netcafe lol.

90% of bouncers are ********s so i would not take any notice of that. they have only got the job they have cause they like to beat people up its pathetic. as for the cab driver that does not suprise me. i have been liven up here for 3 years now and i havent seen so many bad drivers in my life not to mention the road rage thats shocking round here

[Astranomical]

Agreed, quick308. The problem is, as far as I'm aware at least, there's no regulation or anything for bouncers, is there? As long as you're big and intimidating looking enough, and you like to beat people up, its pretty much the same as getting a job at Maccas, right? (that just about any bum can come in off the street and get the job without any qualifications or whatever)

This morning I was walking down Queen St Mall when I walked past a billboard saying about all the people who have been knocked down for "not walking on the green man". Well, *I* walked on the green man, and I nearly got run down! :thumbsdown:

Torquative: Sounds like you ended up having a great night. Yeah, on Friday night I couldn't believe just how much of a good run I had...at every venue I went to, I got bounced straight in the venue, rather than back onto the street, which took me by surprise. I'm guessing I used up all my luck in the one night.

[Morton]

Yeah, dude, the taxi drivers in QLD are the worst in the country I've decided. I spend around two hours driving around Bris city in a ute every day. It's part of my job. The taxi drivers are useless. You can never assume they're going to do anything predictable, I've had too many close calls to count. They love their unannounced U-turns on Queen street, too hahaha

[crazyspoon05]

Agreed, quick308. The problem is, as far as I'm aware at least, there's no regulation or anything for bouncers, is there? As long as you're big and intimidating looking enough, and you like to beat people up, its pretty much the same as getting a job at Maccas, right? (that just about any bum can come in off the street and get the job without any qualifications or whatever)

This morning I was walking down Queen St Mall when I walked past a billboard saying about all the people who have been knocked down for "not walking on the green man". Well, *I* walked on the green man, and I nearly got run down! :thumbsdown:

Torquative: Sounds like you ended up having a great night. Yeah, on Friday night I couldn't believe just how much of a good run I had...at every venue I went to, I got bounced straight in the venue, rather than back onto the street, which took me by surprise. I'm guessing I used up all my luck in the one night.

Can't vouch for other states but in Victoria all bouncers have to complete approved Crowd Controller Courses (which includes Advanced first aid as well) and are issued with a licence, if you have dramas with a bouncer get their number and report them to the venue, if enough complaints are made they will lose their licence

There are idiots out there but then again there's idiots in every occupation, they are there to a job and most do it the best way possible

Mind you i could be a little biased as having worked in hospitality for years bouncers have saved me from nasty situations more than once

As for the topic on hand about taxi drivers i very nearly wrote my hire car off in Adelaide two weeks ago, cab was pulling out from a cab rank along one of the main streets in town (think it was King William) and he saw me coming, puts on his brakes and then as I get about 3 car lengths behind him he pulls out in front of me

[Astranomical]

Can't vouch for other states but in Victoria all bouncers have to complete approved Crowd Controller Courses (which includes Advanced first aid as well) and are issued with a licence, if you have dramas with a bouncer get their number and report them to the venue, if enough complaints are made they will lose their licence

I think thats a bloody good idea, too. As for reporting them, I didn't bother - by law here in QLD (and i'm assuming the rest of Australia) bouncers have the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason without providing an explanation, so I didn't bother...i assumed it'd be useless even trying, considering he was well within his right to refuse me entry.

As for the taxi...yeah, I've heard horror stories about them before...here in Bundy they're actually not too bad most of the time. Its just that running a red light in a busy part of town, to me at least, is something you'd expect from a 16 year old space cadet in her Hyundai Getz, not someone who is driving to make a living, and therefore, who you'd expect to act in a professional manner.

[quick308]

its the same in QLD as well. you have to have your licence and first aid before they will even look at you. from my experience they get away with far to much. i knew i guy that went out on the town in surfers think it was the bourben bar. he forgot his id so him and his mates disided he would sneak in while the others distracted the bouncers. anyway he failed he almost got through the door and the bouncers grabbed him put him up against the wall punched him repeativly soon as he hit the deck they kicked his teeth in now dont you think that is goin way to far. they all still have there jobs some of them are okay yes but most of them are not. ever wonder why they chose that job its pretty odvious