Taxi or Courier?

ball ox · 21-05-2009 01:18PM #1

Hi,
I need to get a package from Ballsbridge to Christchurch. I was looking at courier services online, most of which were quoting 30 - 40 euro (its a big package so needs to be a car or van). It just occured to me though that a taxi from Ballsbridge to Christchurch is only around 12 euro. Anyone know if a taxi driver would do this for you or would you have to go with them?

Slunk · 21-05-2009 01:21PM

Its possible. I know some taxi drivers who work for a courier company too. But thereare actually employed by the compnay. Only thing is, what come back have you if anyting happens the package? Id say youd have to be pretty trusting too.

az2wp0sye65487 · 21-05-2009 01:24PM

ball ox wrote: »

Hi,
I need to get a package from Ballsbridge to Christchurch. I was looking at courier services online, most of which were quoting 30 - 40 euro (its a big package so needs to be a car or van). It just occured to me though that a taxi from Ballsbridge to Christchurch is only around 12 euro. Anyone know if a taxi driver would do this for you or would you have to go with them?

It really depends on the taxi driver / company. Some taxi companies offer courier services as a specialty AFAIK. Some drivers may take it, others may refuse though. At least with a courier you have a record of delivery and they are probably adequately insured etc.

ball ox · 21-05-2009 01:34PM

yeah, I suppose it could be very hit and miss with taxis alright, think Ill fork out for a courier.
Cheers

the_syco · 21-05-2009 02:34PM

Depends. Know a few taxi's/hackneys who brings goods from Leixlip to Galway a few times a week, as it's cheaper than DHL.

21-05-2009 03:31PM

get with it, ring a taxi company. give him an extra 5 or tenner and he'll have np, unless it might wreck his car.

Taxi or Courier?

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