Taxi standards Q?.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:19PM #1

Taxi threads here are hilarious, everyone's an expert. From Spook.ie (a professional taxi driver) with honest answer's and seem's to tries to get accross the professional driver's perspective to the usual muppetry "All taxi drivers are ****", to the guy with good experiences and the guys who've been ripped off (or seemingly so)..

So how would YOU improve the taxi standards in Ireland?.

Here's a start;

A. Only Irish citizens with a clean licence of five year's (or more) and a checkable and clean criminal record.

B. Be an Irish citizen for a minimum of 5 years, and be over 25 years of age.

C. More licence inspectors checking cabs on the street & ranks.

D. Set an industry standard for taxi companies.

E. Set and enforce a dress code. No more tracksuits and baseball caps.

F. Apart from the ID card on the dash a driver should also wear badge on his left breast pocket with matching info.

Any more?.

subway · 28-11-2007 04:22PM

functioning seatbelts

subway · 28-11-2007 04:23PM

i disagree with a, b and e.

no real effect, i dont need a man in a top hat to drive me around.
if someone has a wprk permit and a driving license they can do the job, simple as.

Red Hand · 28-11-2007 04:25PM

Any Taxi driver that spouts inanities should be banned.

Ban Dublin accents-those that are unable to adopt another accent should communicate with a flashcard system or else with eyebrow movements.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:26PM

subway wrote: »

i disagree with a, b and e.

no real effect, i dont need a man in a top hat to drive me around.
if someone has a wprk permit and a driving license they can do the job, simple as.

You think it should be that simple?.

I don't. But lets go go on...

jameshayes · 28-11-2007 04:26PM

They should have an irish / EU license IMO...

- The cars should be a particular colour to avoid personal use of taxis

- The Drivers should be required to pass a test every 10yrs or so

Rob_l · 28-11-2007 04:27PM

some drinks and nibbles provided en route would be nice!

Spud83 · 28-11-2007 04:27PM

Every taxi driver should have knowledge of the city they plan on working in, or have a GPS system installed.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:28PM

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Every taxi driver should have knowledge of the city they plan on working in, or have a GPS system installed.

Covered by the S.P.S.V. licence exam, but some apparently slip through.

A GPS would cover checkable criminal records, clean drivers licence etc?.

humbert · 28-11-2007 04:29PM

I don't know if there's a particular driving test or license required to be a taxi driver but as long as they have that I don't mind where they are from.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:29PM

Mairt wrote: »

Taxi threads here are hilarious, everyone's an expert. From Spook.ie (a professional taxi driver) with honest answer's and seem's to tries to get accross the professional driver's perspective to the usual muppetry "All taxi drivers are ****", to the guy with good experiences and the guys who've been ripped off (or seemingly so)..

So how would YOU improve the taxi standards in Ireland?.

Here's a start;

A. Only Irish citizens with a clean licence of five year's (or more) and a checkable and clean criminal record.

B. Be an Irish citizen for a minimum of 5 years, and be over 25 years of age.

eu citz

C. More licence inspectors checking cabs on the street & ranks.

not too bad an idea

D. Set an industry standard for taxi companies.

like what?

E. Set and enforce a dress code. No more tracksuits and baseball caps.

neat and clean will do for me

F. Apart from the ID card on the dash a driver should also wear badge on his left breast pocket with matching info.

fair enough

Any more?.

much higher rates at night and lower during business hours
more subsidies for acessable and hybrid and lpg cars
gps as std
cameras in the cabs

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:29PM

Jeremiah 16:1 wrote: »

Any Taxi driver that spouts inanities should be banned.

Ban Dublin accents-those that are unable to adopt another accent should communicate with a flashcard system or else with eyebrow movements.

Covered by "usual muppetry", doesn't make you look any brighter my friend.

aidan_walsh · 28-11-2007 04:30PM

A GPS would cover checkable criminal records, clean drivers licence etc?.

Yes, because thats exactly the problem domain that GPS was designed to solve, and not what the poster said.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:30PM

humbert wrote: »

I don't know if there's a particular driving test or license required to be a taxi driver but as long as they have that I don't mind where they are from.

there is a licence needed you apply and then wait 3 months
if you nevr killed nobody you get the licence

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:33PM

rbd wrote: »

like what?

Are you working for a taxi company?.. Do you get paid the full meter price on account work, or is your company ripping you off?. An industry standard will protect drivers too!.

Will you always get the next/closest job or will one of 'the lads' get it because they're in the clique?.

Spud83 · 28-11-2007 04:33PM

Mairt wrote: »

Covered by the S.P.S.V. licence exam, but some apparently slip through.

A GPS would cover checkable criminal records, clean drivers licence etc?.

Eh I think your confused, I meant a GPS navigation system (Sat Nav). I'm not convinced that they are tested on the geographical location that much on the SPSV and I know from the perspective of Dublin it would be hard to know everywhere thats why I think a GPS system would be good.

humbert · 28-11-2007 04:33PM

rbd wrote: »

there is a licence needed you apply and then wait 3 months
if you nevr killed nobody you get the licence

Well then that should be stricter. I also think giving receipts should be mandatory and the should include exactly where you were picked up and left off and the distance travelled.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:34PM

Mairt wrote: »

Covered by the S.P.S.V. licence exam, but some apparently slip through.

A GPS would cover checkable criminal records, clean drivers licence etc?.

there's no spsv exam least i never did one

look

To qualify for a SPSV Driver’s Licence a person must hold a current Driver’s Licence, produce a Tax Clearance Certificate and satisfy An Garda Síochána that he/she is a fit and proper person to hold such a licence and has a good knowledge of the geography of the area as well as the SPSV regulations and general road traffic legislation. SPSV Driver’s Licence applications, to date, have been processed by An Garda Síochána who also issue the licence and a badge which must be worn by the driver at all times while operating as a SPSV driver. The Garda Carriage Office is responsible for this function in the Dublin Taximeter Area while Garda PSV Inspectors are responsible throughout the country.

and

Section 36 of the 2003 Act
Section 36 of the 2003 Act, once commenced, will significantly strengthen this. Section 36 will introduce a system of automatic disqualification from applying for or holding a SPSV driver licence for those who have been convicted of specified serious offences including:

Murder;
Manslaughter;
A range of non-fatal offences against the person, including threats to kill, syringe attacks, endangering traffic, false imprisonment;
Assault or assault causing harm;
Sexual offences including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated sexual assault;
Drug trafficking;
Money laundering;
Theft and fraud offences;
Illegal immigrant trafficking;
Firearms and offensive weapons offences.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:36PM

Mairt wrote: »

Are you working for a taxi company?.. Do you get paid the full meter price on account work, or is your company ripping you off?. An industry standard will protect drivers too!.

Will you always get the next/closest job or will one of 'the lads' get it because they're in the clique?.

very hard to enforce thats transparancy i reckon
very hard to enforce

but i get what you mean

Spud83 · 28-11-2007 04:36PM

humbert wrote: »

Well then that should be stricter. I also think giving receipts should be mandatory and the should include exactly where you were picked up and left off and the distance travelled.

I have never been refused a receipt so I don’t think there is need to make this mandatory. If you want one you ask. Although that’s my opinion as I don’t even like the way receipts are mandatory in most shops especially for small purchases.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:37PM

humbert wrote: »

Well then that should be stricter. I also think giving receipts should be mandatory and the should include exactly where you were picked up and left off and the distance travelled.

All meters should legally print a receipt. More inspectors would ensure this is the case.

All receipts printed from a meter (presently) show's the car reg no. the roofsign no. the time the journey started and finished, the distance travelled, the price (of course), tips applied, Tolls and extra's.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:37PM

humbert wrote: »

Well then that should be stricter. I also think giving receipts should be mandatory and the should include exactly where you were picked up and left off and the distance travelled.

thats an expensive gps/meter system would mean an increase in fares

but theidea is sound

cornbb · 28-11-2007 04:37PM

I don't see how having an Irish driver at the wheel would make taxis safer/cleaner/friendlier etc. As long as the driver knows where they are going and avoid moaning/spouting bullsh*t thats good enough for me.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:38PM

rbd wrote: »

there's no spsv exam least i never did one

and

There's no Small Public Service Vehicle Licence exam?..

What did I do then?.

How long are you driving a taxi?.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:38PM

cornbb wrote: »

I don't see how having an Irish driver at the wheel would make taxis safer/cleaner/friendlier etc. As long as the driver knows where they are going and avoid moaning/spouting bullsh*t thats good enough for me.

you think that taxi drivers don't here a lot of bulklshi

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-11-2007 04:40PM

rbd wrote: »

you think that taxi drivers don't here a lot of bulklshi

Lets keep it to taxi standards questions and answer's.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:40PM

Mairt wrote: »

There's no Small Public Service Vehicle Licence exam?..

What did I do then?.

How long are you driving a taxi?.

i got my psv in 2000 i dont drive taxis anymore what was in the test you did
all i had to do was promise the carrige officer in the garda barraks that i'd be good

cornbb · 28-11-2007 04:42PM

rbd wrote: »

you think that taxi drivers don't here a lot of bulklshi

Not from me anyway, I'd like them to return the favour. Not meaning to generalise btw, the vast majority of them seem sound.

Tigger · 28-11-2007 04:42PM

i was a m-bike courier before so mabey i was asked how to get here from there but nothing written

roy123456789 · 28-11-2007 04:50PM

rbd wrote: »

i got my psv in 2000 i dont drive taxis anymore what was in the test you did
all i had to do was promise the carrige officer in the garda barraks that i'd be good

Still the case outside The larger urban districts,

I'd have stricter enforement of the legislation
Much Higher vehicle standards 6 years old min (my own car now wouldn't meet this standard it's a 01
The entrance test should be harder and current drivers should have to re-sit it

I don't like the racial barring in the first post, i really don't see what that's got to do with driving a Taxi, so long as the test is passed

MOH · 28-11-2007 04:54PM

alanmurphy83 wrote: »

Every taxi driver should have knowledge of the city they plan on working in, or have a GPS system installed.

Every driver should either have a GPS system they know how to use, or at least splash out on an up to date book of street maps, to be kept in the car at all times. It's only 10 quid.

I don't expect a driver to know where every street in Dublin is. I do expect him to be able to find out at least as quickly as I would if I was driving.

[rant] Spent about 40 minutes trying to get from Ranelagh to a restaurant in Pembroke Lane once while the muppet drove up and down Baggot St looking for inspiration. Ended up having to ring directory enquiries, get the restaurant number, ring them and ask for directions. What should have been about a 7 quid taxi fare cost about 15. When I got home I looked up the street index and found it in 30 seconds. [/rant]

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