Screen ology and Screenerism

[dalymount]

Im not sure Joe is listening at all.the more this virus abates,the less demand for screens .I have not heard of a single person demanding,or questioning wht a car was not fitted with a screen.maybe tou have

[Theoneandonly]

I put the screen in for me, strange how the same ones saying they won't go back to work because it's dangerous also aren't prepared to do anything to help themselves

[Belker]

......They will become the norm and people won't get in unless you have one.

The problem as I see it Lizzzy is that app companies and major dispatchers will soon offer 'Screened Taxies' on their websites.
As in 'Screened Taxies' will get the Priority work and Non Screened Taxies can have the Left-overs !

I'm 8 weeks back at work now with my Poxy clingfilm screen and I would say that any kind of Screen is very popular with the traveling public. I think that daytime Taxi customers booking through an app will want a Screened Taxi.

[stonethecrows]

Here is Axa Reply

websiteinboxroi@axa.ie <websiteinboxroi@axa.ie>
Fri, May 1, 10:44 AM
to ***************@iol.ie

Hello,

 

I can confirm it is fine to fit a safety screen.

 

We would not penalise you for protecting yourself.

 

Kind regards


Not Penalise is vague .It dosent say what type of screen or how it is to be fitted .

Nor does it say in the event of an accident and you/pax are injured as a result of a modification (Screen) that you are covered.

[dalymount]

I would think its more the NCT,and suitability test tou have to worry about just as much as the insurance.I really do believe there will be no major demand for these useless pieces of crap,all that will happen is,dispatchers will have cost you more money,not to mention the hardache of passing different tests

[mercenary for hire]

Most of the hungas on here are getting a screen because they're afraid to lose a single job to another driver.Nothing to do with safety.

Have any of you lads asked the NTA can we get done for refusing four passengers?Our saloons are licenced for four.Taking three only in the back means refusing a customer.

I bet if there were four passengers going from Foxrock to the Airport yous would be happy to take a front seat passenger.

[dalymount]

This is another case of F,N pitting driver,against driver in the same sneakey they signed up all the drivers to their ludicrous discounts

[mercenary for hire]

Yeah we're not the brightest.If lads gave a fuk about their own safety they wouldn't be crying about not getting their car passed out while certain parts of the economy are STILL closed down.

[dalymount]

I just dont understand why anyone would want to install something into their car that they have not been instructed to do by the NTA .they can only cause themselves problems by doing so,but as FDS says,there is a reason we're taxi drivers

[mercenary for hire]

Some are doing it because their wives told them to and others because they might lose a job to another driver.

Before Ambassadors and Gold, Silver and bronze virtual medals we had Executive taxis with Hailo.A little blue circle sticker on the roof sign if Ya drove a nicer taxi.Even back then the dickheads were queuing Mount street to become an executive driver and get a pat on the back from the three amigos..Anyway just laugh at them you'll make yourself ill trying to reason with them.

[Theoneandonly]

Most of the hungas on here are getting a screen because they're afraid to lose a single job to another driver.Nothing to do with safety.

Have any of you lads asked the NTA can we get done for refusing four passengers?Our saloons are licenced for four.Taking three only in the back means refusing a customer.

I bet if there were four passengers going from Foxrock to the Airport yous would be happy to take a front seat passenger.

It was in the last NTA newsletter, we can refuse passengers and cash (during the pandemic)

[mercenary for hire]

Didn't see it.I'll ring them later and ask them.I wonder if the phone lines are busy...

[Theoneandonly]

Didn't see it.I'll ring them later and ask them.I wonder if the phone lines are busy...

No need:



https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SPSV_Industry_Information_Note_Web_Version.pdf

Regarding:

Most of the hungas on here are getting a screen because they're afraid to lose a single job to another driver.Nothing to do with safety.

Isn't that what business is about? ... Winning the customer

Regarding:

I bet if there were four passengers going from Foxrock to the Airport yous would be happy to take a front seat passenger.

I would most likely supply said front seat passenger with a disposable mask

[mercenary for hire]

We're all offering the same service Roy. Business is about keeping your costs down and making the most profit in the least amount of hours.I'm fairly good at that part without needing to be grovelling to the passengers.No frills necessary.

[Theoneandonly]

We're all offering the same service Roy. Business is about keeping your costs down and making the most profit in the least amount of hours.I'm fairly good at that part without needing to be grovelling to the passengers.No frills necessary.

That's where we differ, I believe we are in a customer service industry, we should provide the best service we can, while I don't like the term "grovelling" we should indulge their needs where we can.
I guess I'm trying to retain customers whereas you aren't.