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 A217 , do they have a clue ?? - Bromptonaut
>> Neither of which are of great use if you need a postcode to report it
>> on a computer system.

That sort of makes my point. The postcode system was devised nearly 60 years ago to facilitate the delivery of post. If you want to find a front door, or the street outside, it's unbeatable but fundamentally the postcode is attached to buildings. It's much less good for general location finding where lat/long, the Ordnance Survey grid or similar are ideal. Not fit for purpose dealing with breakdowns or traffic incidents.

I've had the issue before with one of the Breakdown Providers. Knew exactly where I was at the junction of A64x and A64y on the outskirts of Bakewell; no she says I need a postcode. What she needed was a good grasp of English geography, a facility to search road numbers and a zoomable map. I could do that (gi us a job...)

Same a few years later when my Xantia played up while waiting time in a layby before picking a child up from a Guide/Scout camping facility.

Fundamentally it's about making sure employees have the tools and skills to do their jobs.

>> I think stuff like that is perfect for what3word.

It is if you understand it and have the data connection, GPS location etc to find the right three words. And you and the other party have a common understanding of pronunciation. A few weeks ago I was helping a couple from the Black Country claim Universal Credit by phone - the Service Centre we connected to was in Glasgow.....
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sat 3 Oct 20 at 14:17
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