Taxi Plates

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  1. Darlinghurst Boy

    Darlinghurst Boy Well-Known Member

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    i noticed Taxi Plates have gone way down in Sydney.
    Used to be 425k in 2012 now 325k average.

    Can lease them for over $500/600 per week on a 3 year lease .

    Risky at the moment due to Uber .
    Possibly still good investment and now right time to buy if you are.

    I nite the Bank wont use them as Security anymore either.
     
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  2. geoffw

    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't see something declining rapidly in value as a good investment- especially with Uber.
     
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    I know ANZ still does accept them
     
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    If the NSW govt can get rid of Uber then those Sydney taxi plates will skyrocket in value IMO.

    7.5 % yield is a great return. I just wonder how tough it is for the humble taxi driver to make money these days.

    .Next time I jump in a cab and IFthe driver speaks English I might ask.
     
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  5. Ouga

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    No one is going to get rid of disruptive innovation like Uber. Why should the taxi market be protected? It certainly is not in the interest of the consumer. I don't see Uber and the likes going backwards over the medium to long term. Taxi drivers that have enjoyed years of a government protected market however is another story. And I as a consumer ain't gonna cry about :)
     
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  6. Darlinghurst Boy

    Darlinghurst Boy Well-Known Member

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    I still like taxi plates , many are advertised on taxi trader

    330k Sydney renting out at $500 a week on a 3 year lease !!!
    No expenses to pay out .

    Gold Coast taxi plates would be better !!!!
     
    Darlinghurst Boy, 15th Jul, 2015
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    Sure the taxi industry is protected however i see that as a good thing. Drivers are accredited, vehicles must comply with regulations, and I know where I can easily find one.

    Uber is nothing like this. Personally I wouldn't risk using Uber.
     
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    Unluckily for you millions around the world disagree and are experiencing a far superior service with uber.

    In San Francisco uber is now bigger than the entire taxi industry combined.

    At least give it a go before writing it off, I personally think it's great. I find many people are apprehensive or skeptical about it until they try it
     
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  9. Darlinghurst Boy

    Darlinghurst Boy Well-Known Member

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    Its devaluing the taxi plate prices !!

    Sydney taxi plates feb 2012 425k now 330k and going lower
     
    Darlinghurst Boy, 16th Jul, 2015
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    I've never had a takeaway meal in a cab. Why do you have to have special plates for a taxi?
     
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    Why are Sydney taxi plates specifically going down in value but not other locations? Uber is everywhere. Uber is uber alles.
     
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  12. geoffw

    geoffw Moderator Staff Member

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    Uber is over.
     
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    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    Correct.
    I'm not sure why people use it out of context.
     
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    Sydney taxis are ridiculous though. If the drivers kept the cars clean, used deodorant and didn't talk on the phone there wouldn't be this drama. I've had to get in a couple wearing my work suit and I'm generally concerned it is going to get stained from all the mank on the seat.
     
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  15. Pistonbroke

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    Don't catch cabs to/from manky areas.
     
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    Yep.

    Used to have to do regular Mosman - domestic terminal cab rides.

    Disgusting until I found one decent driver who I booked direct with.

    Meanwhile Uber is based on feedback from customers. Under 4.2/5 and they get counselled and told to pick up their game. If it continues to go down they get fired. Much better than the taxi industry.
     
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  17. Darlinghurst Boy

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    How do you know this? If they get rid of Uber the plates will rise.

    Are u sure Uber is over?
     
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