Screen ology and Screenerism

[dalymount]

Why in Gods name would any of ya fit a screen based on the erms experience ?  Thats like providing something that you dont HAVE to provide,and then hoping it passes the test.who was the one on here who told yis these. fukkin screens would have inplications for insurance,NCT,and suitability ?

[Dr. Martin Gooter Bling]

looks like the it's all a loada bollocks movement is gaining traction.

[markmiwurdz]

Sounds like fitting a screen won't fully protect you but could possibly cause you a world of pain with compliance,a no fukkin brainer to NOT get one.

[watty]

Why in Gods name would any of ya fit a screen based on the erms experience ?  Thats like providing something that you dont HAVE to provide,and then hoping it passes the test.who was the one on here who told yis these. fukkin screens would have inplications for insurance,NCT,and suitability ?

Having a screen might be the only way to make money if 70%(?) of the taxi biz is FN and FN customers choose taxis with screens.

I personally think screens are useless but I think it's a €50 gamble worth taking.  We'll spend more than that on masks & hand gel before the year is out.

[dalymount]

Surely F,N and Ebbs should have advised you of the potential problems of fitting these screens before they put to the expense,and inconvenience of fitting them.it only goes to show,they dont give a bollox about any of ya

[john m]

Why in Gods name would any of ya fit a screen based on the erms experience ?  Thats like providing something that you dont HAVE to provide,and then hoping it passes the test.who was the one on here who told yis these. fukkin screens would have inplications for insurance,NCT,and suitability ?

to be fair to the good people at free Now they did issue a disclaimer with their offer to let you buy an advertising screen and they did advise you contact your insurer.I built a screen in line with all the NTA directions but they also advise that there is no evidence that screens work .I did get a reply from the insurers previously stating they would not  object to a driver fitting one but the e mail was vague it didnt mention any need to inform them but it seems fitting a screen could be deemed to be a modification and must be informed .Then that raises another question will the screen have to meet the insurance companies  standards or can you use clingfilm or Shower curtains or Well engineered spring loaded bespoke screens most likely we will need an engineers report to satisfy the insurers that these screens will not become deadly weapons in an impact .I will be leaving mine behind the sofa for now until there is a definitive ruling from the NTA or Insurers .I heard some fitters were charging up to a grand for bespoke security screens .You would be most displeased if you got one fitted and it did not conform to standard .

[dalymount]

Tbh watty,I dont think they have caught on from what im hearing,the public don't really seem to give a bollox.human nature being what it is,people assume ( wrongly) that just because there is a relaxation of the rules,and placea are starting to open up again,that this virus is gone.but the fact is ,F,N and Ebbs are after putting drivers to extra expense if that is the case.I guarantee in a out two weeks time,NOBODY will want a screen

[Octavia1]

looks like the it's all a loada bollocks movement is gaining traction.

Absofukinglutely    doctor 

[watty]

@ dalymount - You might be right.  If people don't want them, I can just cut mine out because I think they'll only held on with two bits of plastic ties?

I thought town might be a busier today but it was pretty dead by the looks of things. I'm looking at the live camera from O'Connell St (https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/ireland/leinster/dublin/dublin-o-connell-street.html ).  The amount of buses that use OCS is mental.

[dalymount]

Just as a matter of interest,of the customers you DID have,did anyone specifically want your car because you had a screen,or would you say people were indifferent to it ?

[Octavia1]

We need to go back to the way of  life we lived before all this shite ......otherwise the  collective human beings immune system will weaken and the next plaugue will kill billions ( I'm  not absolutely not in favour of that idea )
Shaking hands, an spitting at people wen you talk ....not only
Spreads viruses....it spreads the apes reaction to germs an manufacturers antibodies for all these tings ....if we keep away from each other ......the human ape is facing extinction....( again I'm not against that scenario but just statin a fact )

[watty]

Just as a matter of interest,of the customers you DID have,did anyone specifically want your car because you had a screen,or would you say people were indifferent to it ?

If that's for me, I haven't worked since mid-Mar and no intention of working until July (at least).  No screen yet but I'm booked in for it.

[dalymount]

all this talk of a new normal is bollox.it only becomes a NEW normal,if that is what people want.there is absolutely no reason we can not resume where we left off.yes the virus pandemic caused huge worldwide problems,but if we become afraid to hug our family,sit with our friends,socialise with spouses,and engage in conversation ,then what is the point of living at all.RESTORE NORMALLITY NOW

[john m]

Im with Dalymount on this I think screens were an advertising tool for dispatchers more than a protective device .The first we heard of them was a Youtube video from Free Now .I do think its an Insurance issue and has fuck all to do with the NTA they just issued safety guidelines on fitting and material

[dalymount]

Ah sorry watty,I thought you were back when tou said town was not busy today .I thought you were working