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Public Area => Taxi Talk => Topic started by: silverbullet on August 15, 2019, 02:49:27 pm

Title: Grueller.
Post by: silverbullet on August 15, 2019, 02:49:27 pm
https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2019/08/09/Fatal-collision-which-killed-Edinburgh-taxi-driver-was-due-to-fatigue-after-grueling-shift (https://www.taxi-point.co.uk/single-post/2019/08/09/Fatal-collision-which-killed-Edinburgh-taxi-driver-was-due-to-fatigue-after-grueling-shift)
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: stonethecrows on August 15, 2019, 03:05:01 pm
72 Years of age, 13 hour shift, Jesus there's hope for some of ye out there yet
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: Jack Meoff on August 15, 2019, 03:10:50 pm
They must get over 20 hours a week first
Still a long way off
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: stonethecrows on August 15, 2019, 03:29:46 pm
On second thoughts maybe it was the guy's 1st 13 hour gig, lad's stick to your usual routine , don't overdo it
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: john m on August 15, 2019, 05:11:49 pm
When Metaxi use your log on data to prove drivers are overworking and get a tacko fitted to your car remember it was you who gave them the data and 12% of your earnings to pay for them to shaft you .
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: watty on August 15, 2019, 06:29:08 pm
HMTFN are screaming out for drivers, they're hardly going to push for us to work restricted hours.  Probably more likely to up the commission to 15% and use that money to increase the bribes for new drivers to join them?
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: silverbullet on August 15, 2019, 08:05:41 pm
When Metaxi use your log on data to prove drivers are overworking and get a tacko fitted to your car remember it was you who gave them the data and 12% of your earnings to pay for them to shaft you .
Your meter records all data since it was installed.
All Revenue need is a key.
The Apps are merely another level.
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: john m on August 15, 2019, 08:06:22 pm
HMTFN are screaming out for drivers, they're hardly going to push for us to work restricted hours.  Probably more likely to up the commission to 15% and use that money to increase the bribes for new drivers to join them?

Of course they will push for restricted worktimes .That will force the independent driver out .Remember they control the workflow so they will do like they do in NY rent per shift and they will promise you work to cover your costs .
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: silverbullet on August 15, 2019, 08:08:58 pm
HMTFN are screaming out for drivers, they're hardly going to push for us to work restricted hours.  Probably more likely to up the commission to 15% and use that money to increase the bribes for new drivers to join them?

Of course they will push for restricted worktimes .That will force the independent driver out .Remember they control the workflow so they will do like they do in NY rent per shift and they will promise you work to cover your costs .
Courtesy of Batty Brennan, NITA/SIPTU, you are only deemed working when occupied.
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: Shallowhal on August 15, 2019, 11:50:41 pm
When Metaxi use your log on data to prove drivers are overworking and get a tacko fitted to your car remember it was you who gave them the data and 12% of your earnings to pay for them to shaft you .
Your meter records all data since it was installed.
All Revenue need is a key.
The Apps are merely another level.

I usually offer 30% discount....so the metered fare is irrelevant!!
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: Octavia1 on August 16, 2019, 09:15:41 am
I find it funny talking about how many hours yur allowed to work wen half of India  driving in Dublin has a wife in Croatia
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: silverbullet on August 16, 2019, 09:16:43 am
I find it funny talking about how many hours yur allowed to work wen half of India  driving in Dublin has a wife in Croatia
The same woman?
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: stonethecrows on August 16, 2019, 11:10:54 am
When Metaxi use your log on data to prove drivers are overworking and get a tacko fitted to your car remember it was you who gave them the data and 12% of your earnings to pay for them to shaft you .
Your meter records all data since it was installed.
All Revenue need is a key.
The Apps are merely another level.
Get 2 meters fitted, problem halved !
Title: Re: Grueller.
Post by: Rat Catcher on August 18, 2019, 11:13:13 am
Your meter records all data since it was installed.
All Revenue need is a key.
The Apps are merely another level.

As Korky has told us at least twice figures gleaned from the meter cannot be relied upon by Revenue. However, we are required to keep proper records which may include shift reports accompanied with appropriate reconciliation. Records from Free Now / mytaxi / Hail0 / Uber are a lot more straightforward. You get a statement every week you are due a payment and that statement lists every fare you covered. Revenue will know you get that and that reprints/summaries are available from the depot.