Irish Taxi Forum
Public Area => Taxi Talk => Topic started by: silverbullet on March 21, 2020, 01:05:41 pm
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https://www.irishtimes.com/business/taxi-booking-app-to-start-deliveries-to-help-stem-coronavirus-1.4208185 (https://www.irishtimes.com/business/taxi-booking-app-to-start-deliveries-to-help-stem-coronavirus-1.4208185)
So no 50% reduction in charges to drivers?
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Profiteering at the expense of drivers .PLAIN AND SIMPLE .
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Its fukin typical.these bastards Ebbs ,and his likes care nothing for the welfare of drivers.I guarantee some of those drivers are scared shitless to refuse the likes of that scumbag in case they are penalised for it at a later stage.disguising
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2000 taxis working during a viral pandemic nuts.The virus can survive on packaging for a longtime i wipe everything i get now in supermarket down
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They should increase freight by 25%... Free Now did and nobody gave a fuck.
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Anyone get the survey from Freenow asking of we wanna do discounted HSE work and offering our vehicles up to transport medical equipment during the crisis.
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They want men to risk their lives and the lives of their families AND give discounts... tell me you're taking the piss?
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Email from Freenow....
Let's work together
Hi MFH,
As you know, the country is facing an unprecedented challenge with the onset of COVID-19. Due to the virus, people in Ireland are being asked to reduce social interactions as much as possible to protect our peers, particularly the vulnerable and elderly.
The Healthcare workers are working tirelessly on the frontline to protect the people of Ireland and numerous businesses and the self-employed are working hard to keep Ireland moving.
Many taxi drivers have contacted us asking how they can help with essential journeys. We've been thinking of different ways that we can help the community and connect our drivers with businesses who may be able to offer additional sources of earnings as taxi demand slows down.
Now, we want to get your feedback on this topic and hopefully together we can truly make a difference.
Please let us know your thoughts by completing our quick 1 minute survey below.
Take our Survey"
I'll try to stick up some questions but they all lead towards discounts for HSE work.I think they'll be commission free.
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Anyone get the survey from Freenow asking of we wanna do discounted HSE work and offering our vehicles up to transport medical equipment during the crisis.
No it must be for Dublin drivers who work in the epicenter of the Irish coronavirus outbreak.
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Here are the questions..
Would you be interested in giving HSE workers discounted travel to and from Irish hospitals (all discounted jobs would be inclusive of 0% commission)? *
Yes
No
Other:
Would you be interested in transporting medical supplies and equipment for HSE? *
Yes
No
Other:
Would you agree to limit all FREE NOW jobs to card/ in-app payments only, removing cash as an option to limit your physical interactions with passengers and handling cash? *
Yes
No
Other:
Would you be interested in working with businesses delivering goods (with payment per delivery) e.g. groceries/ pharmaceuticals for confined members of the public etc.? *
Yes
No
Other:
Would you be willing to transfer members of the public to and from blood bank stations in your area, to help aid the shortages of blood donations? *
Yes
No
Other:
Do you have any ideas or suggestions of other business partners that may need our help at this time? *
Are you happy for us to contact you directly to follow up on your answers? *
Yes
No
Other:
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There should be a "Go Fuck Yourself You Fucking Parasites" option.
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Many taxi drivers have contacted us asking how they can help with essential journeys.
They have in their holes !
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I agree there are plenty of courier companies capable of covering this work at discounted rates.
I think the HSE are getting free parking for staff anyway as there is no visitors allowed.Matter hospital has more cases than anywhere else AFAIK.Last thing I want is their staff contaminating my car after a 48-hour shift.
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There's one in the Mater...for Stoneybatter!!
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https://www.irishtimes.com/business/taxi-booking-app-to-start-deliveries-to-help-stem-coronavirus-1.4208185 (https://www.irishtimes.com/business/taxi-booking-app-to-start-deliveries-to-help-stem-coronavirus-1.4208185)
“The delivery guy will ring the doorbell, step back and the customer collects the groceries from their doorstep. There is no person-to-person contact and the two-metre distance will be maintained at all times.”
Unless the taxi driver coughs on his hands / the food / packaging. The virus can live on surfaces for a day or two...