[Mr. Incognito]

Yes- I have the receipt and a copy was sent to the regulator.

The distance covered was 8.92K

I flagged him down so the extra's were set to 1.00

Fare was 23.25
Extra was 1.00 so Total was 24.25.

When I sat in the tariff was premium C. It should have been Premium A. It's a difference of 15C a minute or roughly 40 cent a km:

http://taxiregulation.nationaltransp...re-calculator/

If he is doing this for everyone that sits into the cab that's a lot of ripping off.

[keithclancy]

I had something similar,

The Taxi Man tried charging for:

Unsociable hours (5 pounds)
Border Crossing fee (8 pounds)
And for extra bags (2 pounds/ bag, which was including a plastic bag I had with a bottle of water in it and a newspaper.

This was before the Taxi Regulator came in and was the total distance was 3 miles out near Clonee.

Total Cost - 27 pounds. perhaps because I wasn't from Dublin as well

I told him to f*ck off, gave him 8 quid, got out of the Cab, started walking into the house, he follows me going on about calling the Gardai, Uncle comes out, told him the story.

As soon as he realised my Uncle was a local he said "I'd be watching your back if I was you"

So went out, took his plate details and said we'd be filing a complaint, rang his boss and the Gardai detailing the complaint, no idea what happened to him after that.

But long story short, since Taxi Regulation came in things have improved massively.

[foggy_lad]

Originally Posted by kippy

Are you sure, as mentioned above, that it doesnt kick in at certain times as well though:
If you use the calculator here (not entirely accurate) and tick the box to indicate a premium time, the fare (one way) ranges from 11.40 - 16.40 depending on traffic, for two people but without a booking fee.
"Check here if you are travelling at a premium time (20.00h - 8.00h & Sundays/Public holidays) "
http://taxiregulation.nationaltransp...method_explain

EDIT Apologies, I only spotted the date on the OP's post there. The tarrif shouldn't have been tarrif C as it was a normal week night from what I can see.
That is the issue I suppose . 9.60-14.40 is the estimated rate outside of the premium rate btw.

I wouldnt have much issue with the cost of that journey but yes, the issue with the rate is worth looking into.

Tarriff C can only be used from the start of your journey on Christmas day and St Stephens day and New Years Day afaik on all other days it only kicks in after a certain distance/time has accrued

[UglyBolloxFace]

Originally Posted by keithclancy

I had something similar,

The Taxi Man tried charging for:

Unsociable hours (5 pounds)
Border Crossing fee (8 pounds)
And for extra bags (2 pounds/ bag, which was including a plastic bag I had with a bottle of water in it and a newspaper.

This was before the Taxi Regulator came in and was the total distance was 3 miles out near Clonee.

Total Cost - 27 pounds. perhaps because I wasn't from Dublin as well

I told him to f*ck off, gave him 8 quid, got out of the Cab, started walking into the house, he follows me going on about calling the Gardai, Uncle comes out, told him the story.

As soon as he realised my Uncle was a local he said "I'd be watching your back if I was you"

So went out, took his plate details and said we'd be filing a complaint, rang his boss and the Gardai detailing the complaint, no idea what happened to him after that.

But long story short, since Taxi Regulation came in things have improved massively.

You gave him 8 pounds? I'd be pissed of aswell...where is he meant to spend that currency?

[kranbo]

I was recently overcharged from Dublin Airport to Clonsilla. Have done this journey many times and the normal charge is €27 - €30(early afternoon 2 adults)

This time I was charged €36.50 .............. Don,t know how he done but he wasn,t impressed when I asked him for a receipt.

Per the regulators website the max fare at that time of the day is €34 for a 38 min journey (our was 24 mins). Anyway I submitted a complaint to the regulator's office 4 weeks ago - received a reply saying it was under investigation 3 days later. I await their response with interest.

[okidoki987]

Waste of time, the regulator does nothing.
What's the worst she will do to them?
Slap on the wrist and don't do it again....