Left phone in taxi

SchrodingersCat · 07-11-2015 3:41pm #1

Hi,
Last night on my way home from the city I managed to leave my iphone 6 in a taxi. When I attempted to ring the phone afterwards, it was turned off (not a good sign).
However, I did get a receipt which contains the vehicle reg number and taxi license number.
Does anyone know if there is a way for me to get in contact with the driver to ask for the iphone to be returned?

mordeith · 07-11-2015 3:49pm

You could try this but I don't know if it gives driver details.
https://www.transportforireland.ie/taxi/check-if-a-taxi-driver-is-properly-licensed/

davo10 · 07-11-2015 5:24pm

Do you have "find my iPhone" app?

amdublin · 07-11-2015 11:01pm

Maybe a passenger took it?

SchrodingersCat · 08-11-2015 4:10pm

Thanks for all the responses.
@davo10, the find my iphone app was enabled, but unfortunately doesnt work when the phone was turned off :-(
@amdublin, it is possible that another passenger took the phone. However, I rang the phone very shortly after leaving the taxi and it was turned off. I believe it was too short a time for him to pick up another fare. Secondly, I was left off in a remote-ish area of Dublin. The chances of the taxi getting flagged down shortly after me getting out are slim. Thirdly, I was in the front seat. I would assume that the driver would have seen the passenger find the iphone beside them.

@mordeith, thanks, Ive tried that and it gives the name of the driver, but no contact details. I will give it to the guards and see if they can help.

davo10 · 08-11-2015 4:27pm

SchrodingersCat wrote: »

Thanks for all the responses.
@davo10, the find my iphone app was enabled, but unfortunately doesnt work when the phone was turned off :-(
@amdublin, it is possible that another passenger took the phone. However, I rang the phone very shortly after leaving the taxi and it was turned off. I believe it was too short a time for him to pick up another fare. Secondly, I was left off in a remote-ish area of Dublin. The chances of the taxi getting flagged down shortly after me getting out are slim. Thirdly, I was in the front seat. I would assume that the driver would have seen the passenger find the iphone beside them.

@mordeith, thanks, Ive tried that and it gives the name of the driver, but no contact details. I will give it to the guards and see if they can help.

As soon as it is switched on, find my iPhone pins the location.

liam7831 · 08-11-2015 4:29pm

Maybe it fell on the ground when you got out of the taxi?

irishneo · 08-11-2015 7:58pm

have you got phone insurance??
just claim a new one.

Left phone in taxi

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