Taxi fine

Jamesmarto09

Dear sir/madam

On Monday I got sick in the back of the taxi and was told I need to pay a fine. I have no problem paying the fine and I have the money now but the problem is the driver wants cash. As I'm sure you can understand this does not bring much security to myself and I would much rather a bank transfer. Also when I tried to find the driver on Facebook I couldn't and when I looked up one of the numbers he gave me it was from Nigeria. I gave him my passport so that he could find me if I refuse to pay so he can bring me to court but I am more then willingly to pay however it all seems a bit out of the ordinary. I'm not saying that he's not legit or anything all I want is to pay the fine and be done with it any suggestions on what I should do next?

Isambard

you gave him your passport? That's on it;s way to Nigeria by now (possibly)

Wishbone Ash

Jamesmarto09 wrote: »

...I gave him my passport ...

:eek::eek::eek:

laotg

The maximum the taxi can charge is 140 euro. What's insecure about handing him that in cash?

Hilly Bill

I'd say the op suspects the taxi driver isn't legit and trying to find a way not to pay otherwise he'd have paid the cash.

Hack12

You can give cash. But ask him for his ID number and vehicle licence number. You can check these on the NTA website to see if they are legit. Once you find this is insist on a signed receipt with his driver number, vehicle licence number and reg......

Losty Dublin

laotg wrote: »

The maximum the taxi can charge is 140 euro. What's insecure about handing him that in cash?

Not so. The Soiling Fee is up to €140. The driver is entitled to the fare accrued for the booking as well.

Losty Dublin

Jamesmarto09 wrote: »

Dear sir/madam

On Monday I got sick in the back of the taxi and was told I need to pay a fine. I have no problem paying the fine and I have the money now but the problem is the driver wants cash. As I'm sure you can understand this does not bring much security to myself and I would much rather a bank transfer. Also when I tried to find the driver on Facebook I couldn't and when I looked up one of the numbers he gave me it was from Nigeria. I gave him my passport so that he could find me if I refuse to pay so he can bring me to court but I am more then willingly to pay however it all seems a bit out of the ordinary. I'm not saying that he's not legit or anything all I want is to pay the fine and be done with it any suggestions on what I should do next?

It is not a fine; it is a Soiling Fee. It forms part of the fare for the hiring of the taxi. The driver is entitled to ask for cash only; payment is on his terms and not yours. You are entitled to get a receipt upon payment of the fare owed but you can't call the shots here.

Non payment of this opens you up to be reported to the gards for non payment of a fare, which is a crime and which can land you in court. Cash may be tight for you at this time of year but bear in mind that his taxi is off the road not earning for anything from a few hours to a few days plus valet fees.

SuperSean11

Just pay in cash and don’t get so drunk next time

Lord Nikon

Never give your passport to anyone. Infact, I would suggest not bringing it out at all, unless leaving the country. While it is a form of ID to be granted entry into clubs/pubs, and be served drink, a Garda ID or even a drivers licence would be best. You don't really want your passport falling into the wrong hands.

magicbastarder

Lord Nikon wrote: »

While it is a form of ID to be granted entry into clubs/pubs, and be served drink

someone correct me, as i'm very likely wrong - i think you're technically not meant to use your passport for these purposes? it's a state document for the purpose of travel, and using it to buy drink is a misuse of it/not taking adequate care of it.

Lord Nikon

magicbastarder wrote: »

someone correct me, as i'm very likely wrong - i think you're technically not meant to use your passport for these purposes? it's a state document for the purpose of travel, and using it to buy drink is a misuse of it/not taking adequate care of it.

Young people use it as ID to get into places/get served drink. I would highly advise not using it for those purposes, but young people don't care once they get served.

edunne2010

You will have problems if this passport goes missing!