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***BREAKING NEWS***Well. Probably not breaking news but it will break a few operators, of that I have no doubt. Aerial in their infinite wisdom have decided to raise base fees. ok..that no so bad I hear you say, they do it every year. Well. They didn't do it last year because the industry was suffering hard times. Yes, believe it or not Aerial ' ( Read more... )

Having just read CabBerra #16, I am convinced now, more than ever, that the management of Aerial Capital Group are simply WAY out of touch with reality. They are cocooned in their own little bubble out there on Kembla St and have absolutely no idea what is going on out in the real world ( Read more... )

I am a taxi driver. I drive a 2T Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, TX905, which uses diesel fuel. On 10th November 2013 at around 0047 I was transporting three (3) passengers from Alinga Rank to Knightbridge on Mort Street. When I arrived at Knightsbridge, I nosed the taxi into the driveway of the car sales yard situated next door ( Read more... )

So, back on 10th November 2013 I picked up a fare (3 PAX) from Alinga Rank wanting to go to Knightsbridge. A journey of approx 2 blocks ( Read more... )

I stumbled across this little gem today. Its Aerial's 'Mission Statement'. Seems innocuous enough but allow me to unpack it for you.

"The Board of Aerial Capital Group Limited is committed to building a progressive and profitable company by delivering competitive and responsive transport and communications solutions and related services to its ( Read more... )

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberras-taxi-drivers-strike-for-second-day-over-gps-booking-system-20131204-2yqlr.htmlToday was the second day of protests outside Aerial Capital Groups headquarters on Kembla St, Fyshwick. It started off fairly slowly but by about 10am there was absolutely no room on Kembla St for anyone who wanted a park ( Read more... )

First of all. Let me direct you to this link from ABC News. Link will open in a new page.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-03/canberra-taxi-drivers-protest-over-new-booking-system/5131710This is how the system works up until yesterday. You plot into a zone. You may be position #2. The second job that come out of the system will be yours ( Read more... )

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http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/booking-app-sparks-taxi-turf-war-20130927-2ui45.html

A taxi turf war appears to be erupting in Canberra with an established network accused of warning drivers not to use an emerging ( Read more... )