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Title: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 12, 2018, 05:26:20 am
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Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: The Liffey Lip on January 12, 2018, 08:34:42 am
Fare play John.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 12, 2018, 12:27:06 pm
Plus VAT.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: watty on January 12, 2018, 06:00:49 pm
I've decided to finally join the technological revolution (New Years Resolution).  Do I need this if I join MyTaxi?  I guess sumup charges 2.75% commissioin versus MyTaxi's 12%?
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 12, 2018, 11:17:48 pm
I've decided to finally join the technological revolution (New Years Resolution).  Do I need this if I join MyTaxi?  I guess sumup charges 2.75% commissioin versus MyTaxi's 12%?

If you are not already with Mytaxi .I will recommend you and when I get the bobo for recommending you Ill give it to you better than walking in the door yourself that way you get nothing .
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Rat Catcher on January 13, 2018, 01:59:53 pm
You need both. However, I think mytaxi ambassadors get a free sump terminal with 0% commission on street jobs in return for plastering their cars with logos and keeping a supply of Ferrero Rochers and Prosecco (council house Champagne) on board. Given that you drive a clapped out piece of shit the logos would, arguably, improve it's appearance.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 13, 2018, 02:05:20 pm
Given that you drive a clapped out piece of shit the logos would arguably improve it's appearance.

Careful now,Ken will be on to take you up on that disparaging  but possibly true remark,he was quick to take me to task for calling Ermys Clondalkin a crime riddled hell hole!!
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Rat Catcher on January 13, 2018, 02:08:46 pm
Maybe I shoulda said increase it's value rather than improve it's appearance. Probably just sour grapes on my part anyway as I have to change my car next year just because it's 9 years old but he's allowed keep his despite it having clocked up double or treble the kiloage of mine.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 13, 2018, 02:29:58 pm
It's value was decreased the second any of the required stickers were applied...before any kiloage of note was clocked up.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: watty on January 13, 2018, 06:10:21 pm
Adding plastic to my shitheap probably does add value to it.  In fact, a bit of adhesive plastic tape is holding my indicator bulb section onto the car. Meant ot go upto the breakers yard at the back of the airport but it went on fire  ::fds

Part of my motivation for joining MyTaxi is the 'grass is greener over there' cliche.  I'm doing alright (just about) and have done so (just about) for the past decade.  Even though my 11 yr old, 400k, Octavia is valid for another 4 years I want to get a new (to me) car this year.  I don't want to be in the car when it finally explodes :)  So any extra pennies would be welcome.  I'd like to think I get a job every 30-40mins just driving around on my own but I get the odd window where nothing happens.  Maybe MyTaxi will cure that?

Thinking of sumup because I'm getting more and more people asking to pay by card.  They used to be apologetic asking but now they're kinda looking at me like I'm the weirdo for not taking plastic cards.  It'll also give me an excuse to add another NTA-approved plastic sticker to my roofsign (that I take credit cards).
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: watty on January 13, 2018, 06:11:53 pm
I've decided to finally join the technological revolution (New Years Resolution).  Do I need this if I join MyTaxi?  I guess sumup charges 2.75% commissioin versus MyTaxi's 12%?

If you are not already with Mytaxi .I will recommend you and when I get the bobo for recommending you Ill give it to you better than walking in the door yourself that way you get nothing .

I'll give you a shout next week (22nd Jan --> ).  I've a few bits and bobs to do this week.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 14, 2018, 01:49:03 am
I've decided to finally join the technological revolution (New Years Resolution).  Do I need this if I join MyTaxi?  I guess sumup charges 2.75% commissioin versus MyTaxi's 12%?

If you are not already with Mytaxi .I will recommend you and when I get the bobo for recommending you Ill give it to you better than walking in the door yourself that way you get nothing .

I'll give you a shout next week (22nd Jan --> ).  I've a few bits and bobs to do this week.

Im busy meself getting ready for operation Bandon with the Rodent as we try to bring whatever to Cork on Wednesday with our Southern brethren .I struggled with going out to work to earn coin to spend or practicing me drinking no prizes for which won .If anybody else fancies a trip to Cork on Wednesday just shout .I think its going to be a great day out and Im really looking forward to meeting the Legend that is Mr Cashman.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Rat Catcher on January 14, 2018, 05:04:56 am
Your spelling is better than usual... 2a.m. ... musta been pissed.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: mercenary for hire on January 14, 2018, 11:08:42 am
Watty take yer time.You'll be busier on the app but your tips will definitely disappear.There is a honeymoon period on the app initially but after a while youll stop hunting for work where you used to.Before long you'll forget how you ever worked the cab without it on.


Make sure Erm is giving you his share of the bonuses too.There's a 200 euro referral bonus Watty use my badge number and I'll give ya the money no strings attached.Erm will only gamble away it anyway.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 14, 2018, 01:52:36 pm
No watty....i'll give ye the referral money...plus a threesome with me missus!!

Christ yis are worster than fukin prozzies!!
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: mercenary for hire on January 14, 2018, 01:55:49 pm
I don't know Halpos missus but that sounds like a good offer Watty.Unless the Erm can top it take the threesome and the 200.Yer some negotiator Halpos...
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 14, 2018, 02:37:08 pm
The erm learned me everything i used to know!!
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 14, 2018, 02:42:27 pm
As I posted mytaxi will pay a driver who signs up a bobo on the work he does but if he can get another driver to recommend him then both get a bobo  I offered was to recomend watty and hand over my share of the bobo after all it was him who will of earned it .
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 14, 2018, 02:44:22 pm
As I posted mytaxi will pay a driver who signs up a bobo on the work he does but if he can get another driver to recommend him then both get a bobo  I offered was to recomend watty and hand over my share of the bobo after all it was him who will of earned it .

Yeah...but my offer was better ermy!!
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 14, 2018, 02:47:13 pm
As I posted mytaxi will pay a driver who signs up a bobo on the work he does but if he can get another driver to recommend him then both get a bobo  I offered was to recomend watty and hand over my share of the bobo after all it was him who will of earned it .

Yeah...but my offer was better ermy!!

Dont let Lip know  rofl rofl
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Rat Catcher on January 14, 2018, 02:50:45 pm
Watty take yer time.You'll be busier on the app but your tips will definitely disappear.There is a honeymoon period on the app initially but after a while youll stop hunting for work where you used to.Before long you'll forget how you ever worked the cab without it on.

Some truth in that without doubt. I'm not sure that you'll forget how to work without it or realise that the vast majority of punters have forgotten that taxis can be flagged down without the aid of technology. I mostly work between 7p.m. and midnight, maybe a bit later if I'm working Fri or Sat and I generally only pick up on the north side of Dublin - north of Collins Ave and East of the N2. Without mytaxi that methodology wouldn't be viable so I'd have to go back to working the city or subscribing to C2k. Since mytaxi went full fare it accounts for the vast majority of my work.

Anywaysanall, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Give it a try and see how/if it works for you. The most common complaints from drivers these days are that they feel too reliant on it or dislike having so much of their takings documented.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: john m on January 14, 2018, 02:53:41 pm
Watty take yer time.You'll be busier on the app but your tips will definitely disappear.There is a honeymoon period on the app initially but after a while youll stop hunting for work where you used to.Before long you'll forget how you ever worked the cab without it on.

Some truth in that without doubt. I'm not sure that you'll forget how to work without it or realise that the vast majority of punters have forgotten that taxis can be flagged down without the aid of technology. I mostly work between 7p.m. and midnight, maybe a bit later if I'm working Fri or Sat and I generally only pick up on the north side of Dublin - north of Collins Ave and East of the N2. Without mytaxi that methodology wouldn't be viable so I'd have to go back to working the city or subscribing to C2k. Since mytaxi went full fare it accounts for the vast majority of my work.

Anywaysanall, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Give it a try and see how/if it works for you. The most common complaints from drivers these days are that they feel too reliant on it or dislike having so much of their takings documented.

Dont forget the biggie Rodent get stuck in for a month and trouser a longone in bobo .
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Rat Catcher on January 14, 2018, 02:56:14 pm
Indeed, covering 36 jobs/week is a piece of piss.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: watty on January 14, 2018, 06:21:58 pm
Thanks for all the advice.  It'll be interesting to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: Shallowhal on January 14, 2018, 07:41:12 pm
No probs watty,we're good like that!!
Title: Re: Sum Up card readers only 19 yoyo till end of month
Post by: The Liffey Lip on January 15, 2018, 11:22:26 am
As I posted mytaxi will pay a driver who signs up a bobo on the work he does but if he can get another driver to recommend him then both get a bobo  I offered was to recomend watty and hand over my share of the bobo after all it was him who will of earned it .

Yeah...but my offer was better ermy!!

Dont let Lip know  rofl rofl

He is pre-occupied negotiating with his solicitor at the mo....Where's me fuckin' claim money kinda stuff.