After I remind the driver of Liverpool taxi 458 (Alpha Taxis) not to use his phone whilst driving, he launches into a torrent of threats and abuse.
According to their website, "Alpha Taxis are proud to be able to provide you with great service, night and day."
Not this day it seems...
@wingman662
1) Not at all. When I see bad cycling I will post it. But poor driving far outweighs poor cycling.
2) I am concerned when someone's actions put my life in danger. Studies have shown that using a phone whilst driving has a cognitive effect similar to that induced by drinking 2 pints of lager.
3) Please define "aggresive". Then explain how this causes someone else to use a phone whilst driving. Or pass closely or swear at me or pull out on me without looking for that matter.
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662
Who said anything about road ownership? Not me.
This video is about a driver using his phone. This is dangerous and the driver's response is less than gracious. It is clearly his fault. He is the only "arsehole" here. And thanks, but I have a much better job than joining the Police.
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662
1)You seem to be struggling with the word "or" in the sentence. I list POSSIBLE solutions, not the one that was used in this case. I know he is not employed by Alpha, but they were concerned anyway.
2) How does my riding style influence someone to use their phone whilst driving and then shout abuse at them when they are reminded of the fact?
3) You must accept poor driving as part of cycling. I do not.
4) There are lots of non-taxi poor drivers on the road - see other videos.
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662 You seem also to be struggling with the word "or" in the sentence. I list POSSIBLE solutions, not the one that was used in this case.
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662 ...but I am not one of them. Please compare the statistics on deaths caused by cars vs deaths caused by cyclists for a biggerpicture on this. Also, how does my riding style influence someone to use their phone whilst driving and then shout abuse at them when they are reminded of the fact?
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662 Some drivers have employers, some don't. The ones that have a traceable company whom they represent (in any capacity) will get reported to that company. But in reality I don't care about his employment status. I care about that fact that he is not concentrating on the road - the road on which I am cycling. If I need to take action to ensure I am safe then I will. You will see from the vids that there is lots of poor driving on the roads. Occasionally cyclists break the law
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662 Funny, his non-employer (Alpha Taxis) seemed to be a little concerned when I showed them the footage. As for trolling, (still not sure what this word means) I prefer the term cycling. If he is that concerned with his living, perhaps he shouldn't be on his phone whilst driving a car, given that loosing his license would put this in some jeopardy. Also with that vocabulary and aggression, would you get in his taxi?
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@wingman662 It is true, lots of bad driving is the fault of taxi drivers (in my experience anyway). Most drivers are decent and drively safely. Those that don't can expect to find themselves on youtube, reported to their employer or the police. It's not a question of "trolling around", more about trying to be more proactive about road safety.
paulworthington53 4 months ago
@robefc2011
I blocked you because you behave like an idiot. Your only contirbution so far has been to rant and swear. You have done that. Youtube is a place for adults to share and discuss, not threaten and swear.
paulworthington53 5 months ago
@robefc200607
The camera is not hidden, I want people to drive safely around me, If people don't then I WILL shame them. Get over it.
Secondly, judging by the similarity in vocabulary, you probably are the driver. Please control your langauge. Remember that you are not annonymous on youtube, IP addresses can and are traced. If you have nothing more constructive to say, then don't bother posting again.
paulworthington53 5 months ago