Rickshaws in Dublin?

FullblownRose

Hello,
Has anyone heard of Rickshaw rides in Dublin? Whereabouts are they?

Thanks

kerry4sam

Moved from Travel to Dublin City to where it would be better suited.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

admiralofthefleet

they are on o connell street, at the spire

Mr Simpson

On Grafton Street at night as well. Absolute Death traps imo, completely unlicenced as well, which I have a major problem with.

MarkMc

MarkMc wrote: »

On Grafton Street at night as well. Absolute Death traps imo, completely unlicenced as well, which I have a major problem with.

I ran a rickshaw 15 years ago in Dublin. Just out of interest, how many fatalities have occurred since then?

Wishbone Ash

MarkMc wrote: »

completely unlicenced as well, which I have a major problem with.

Presumably as they are not carrying passengers for reward, there is no legal reguirement to be licenced.

KERSPLAT!

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Presumably as they are not carrying passengers for reward, there is no legal reguirement to be licenced.

Reward? Isn't money a reward

Wishbone Ash

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Reward? Isn't money a reward

I think you may tip but I don't think they actually charge a fare.

(I'm open to correction).

wicklowwonder

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I think you may tip but I don't think they actually charge a fare.

(I'm open to correction).

The ones sponsored by 7up etc. which run during the day are free and you can tip. The ones on Grafton St etc at night charge and won't take you anywhere unless you agree to pay, now I don't know what would happen if you refused to pay when you arrived. Can't see the Gardai legally able to force you to pay.

People not paying very rarely happened when I worked them. You just got wise and chose who to take or not take. It's quite common sense after all.

People are charged. There was talk of a licence fee being brought in, for our own protection and so people wouldn't be using home-made "death-traps" :rolleyes: but nothing came of it. I presumed the politicians (that would need to introduce a licence) thought they would be too flash in the pan to bother with.

FullblownRose

Thanks very much!

Alias G

I haven't noticed rickshaws in Dublin in years. Its nearly all pedicabs these days I think.

beaner88

Deleted User wrote: »

People not paying very rarely happened when I worked them. You just got wise and chose who to take or not take. It's quite common sense after all.

People are charged. There was talk of a licence fee being brought in, for our own protection and so people wouldn't be using home-made "death-traps" :rolleyes: but nothing came of it. I presumed the politicians (that would need to introduce a licence) thought they would be too flash in the pan to bother with.

Did you pay much tax on this income? Did you operate as a sole trader?

Slunk

beaner88 wrote: »

Did you pay much tax on this income? Did you operate as a sole trader?

There's always one. Give the bloke a break.

KERSPLAT!

beaner88 wrote: »

Did you pay much tax on this income? Did you operate as a sole trader?

Is that any of your business... No.

beaner88

Sorry for being bitter about paying 20K in tax every year and having to hear people pretend "oh I'm doing it for free, if somebody gives me money then that is ok". I'm not a fan of completely unlicensed and untaxed transport enterprise especially when I'm trying to walk the streets at night.

Slunk

Well if your paying 20k in tax a year you should be able to live comfortably on the rest of what you earn. Wish I was earning enough to pay 20k tax. As I said. Give the chap a break

Mr Simpson

His tax affairs are none of anybodies business, end of discussion. If this keeps up bans will follow. Folks, if you have a problem with a post, report it

Xlaxeo

Slunk wrote: »

Well if your paying 20k in tax a year you should be able to live comfortably on the rest of what you earn. Wish I was earning enough to pay 20k tax. As I said. Give the chap a break

Unfortunately you don't have to earn much to pay 20k in tax.

And for those of us who pay a lot of tax, seeing people avoid it is very annoying.

I'm not suggesting anybody here is dodging tax.

Mr Simpson

This is not the Taxation forum, give it a rest. Last Warning

FullblownRose

I was thinking alng the lines of traditional rickshaws but having looked it up and found a couple of photographs, it seems teh're modern pedi cab type things, as someone mentioned already

KERSPLAT!

They have the older ones on Grafton St at night were the lads run as opposed to cycle

FullblownRose

Class, thank you!

Chelon

I'm sure they're motor-assisted as well. Anyone know if they all are, or some are pedal power only?

Marty McFly

Ive gotten the older ones on a few occassions on Grafton St were the lads run not pedal or motor.

Spook_ie

Perhaps they should at least be licensed and insured!

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/i-remember-being-covered-in-blood-dublin-wives-star-opens-up-about-rickshaw-accident-3357533.html#ixzz2IQLHem9u

Dublin Wives star opens up about rickshaw accident


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By Ken Sweeney Entertainment Editor
Saturday Jan 19 2013

A STAR of 'Dublin Wives' was hospitalised after an accident involving a bicycle rickshaw in Dublin.

Danielle Meagher suffered concussion and a fractured jaw when the vehicle toppled over, the impact resulting in one of her teeth being pushed through her chin.

The dentist (32) was operated on to move part of the tooth which had been imbedded in her cheek and required stitches.


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Lad Of Banter

Walking up Grafton Street in the evening these days, is not to dissimilair to the Koh San Road in Bangkok with all the Tuk Tuks and Rickshaws flying about the place

tinytiger

beaner88 wrote: »

Sorry for being bitter about paying 20K in tax every year and having to hear people pretend "oh I'm doing it for free, if somebody gives me money then that is ok". I'm not a fan of completely unlicensed and untaxed transport enterprise especially when I'm trying to walk the streets at night.

you should get a rickshaw for yourself and walk off some of your bitterness and make a few quid for yourself at the same time-used to do it myself 10 or more years ago-did it for 3 or 4 years while i was in college-every night was an adventure lol-junkies trying to rob me,drunk gay guys trying to get me to go off with them-being a sober witness to the insanity of dublin at night.Are the pedestrian rickshaws still about or are they all pedal powered now?

KERSPLAT!

Both can be seen on Grafton St at the weekend, not sure about week days

Mr Simpson

Please dont get personal, attack the post, not the poster

FullblownRose

Thank you all for the info..if I find a pedestrian version I'll update

Seve OB

sorry for opening up an old thread but i fugured this might be a good place to start

does anyone know where i would go to find out about running a rickshaw in dublin?

i have noticed licence numbers on some of them

do the 7up ones still run?

thimble

The 7up ones were called ecocabs. Their website and facebook page don't seem to have been updated in the last year or so.