Advice Please

[Belker]

Why are you doing a suitability test of you're not working.

Because my licence it up in mid August. If I don't get passed out I will lose my licence.

There's no reactivation fee.

Do yor NCT then you have a three month window in which to decide what to do.

Youre throwing a spanner in the works now

How have I got 3 mths to decide? when my licence is up mid Aug.
Some on here said you will have to pay 500 if u let it lapse!

I was told by phone that they're waiving the restoration/reactivation penalty as result of the Covid.
I have my NCT from June so have up till September to go through the LRA.
The licence is currently lapsed, but I'm not worried.

Still have the daisies on the car and the roof sign in the hall and getting the PUP.

@ Justin, I reckon Silverbullet has it about nailed correctly.
You can let your Taxi license lapse by up to a year and reactivate it without incurring any late renewal fee.

Quote from NTA website;
In addition to the extension of licences, any SPSV vehicle licence holder who is unable to complete a licence renewal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will not be subject to any ‘late renewal fee’.

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi/publications-and-regulations/latest-news-and-industry-updates/page/8/

[Lizzzy]

The criteria has changed,they want more people off the PUP.....they don't care if you get the scurvy.

Hal I posted this earlier .The man who hires casual labour recons they dont want us back until stage 4 .The problem with taxis driving all over the kip is traceability .We could pick up one person with the fever and spread it like fuck before we show any sign of infection .The NTA are happy with just a skeleton taxi service with most trips booked through apps or dispatchers that can be traced .Recon after September you will get a phone call asking when you are considering returning to work possibly asked to prove you are still a legal taxi or asked to prove you are activly seeking toil .

Is there many taxis scooting around the capital these days, relative to what would have been around pre- covid? What percentage would you reckon have ventured back out at this point?

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About 15% of Dublin Drivers are working plus the few who drive in from far far away .Lads with Pensions or carers allowances seem to be working away few lads giving up the 350 to go back .

There are more than that working .

[Belker]

A lot more too down here, I would say the fleet is 60% to 70% back out working.

[Lizzzy]

A lot more too down here, I would say the fleet is 60% to 70% back out working.

Yeah same here,  but you know what they say about them Dubs ?
If there's work in the bed they'd sleep on the floor!

[Theoneandonly]

Have any of you considered .You signed on for the Covid Coin as Taxi drivers who could not Social distance in line with government best guessing . if you now lapse your licence are you in fact actually unemployed as you no longer are a licenced taxi driver .How many of you have full filled the other qualifying criteria of being available for other work ie have any of you registered with any agency or applied for any jobs .Think about it are you still meeting the criteria to claim the coin .

The government narrative seems to be sneaking a bit away, since yesterday, from where it started out regarding conditions for claiming puppy.
From the beginning, I was under the impression that the 350 was to mitigate the damage done to ones trade until such a time as ones trade came back to a reasonable level as to keep one afloat, or until the period of pup ended (now pushed out till 2021).
I don't recall hearing any minister saying months ago that we were expected to be job seeking (notwithstanding the fact that a few hundred thousand others just lost their jobs)- as if we had given up our careers altogether! I've shed blood sweat and tears for years to get to this point in my life. I ain't going back to work for the man anymore. Been there done th.....
And if Leo or Heather mentions a fukkin Fas scheme at any point, so help me god I'll do time.


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So you're another one who believes the €350 is to top up your Taxi work rather than replace it?
Welfare really needs to sort this shit out.

[mercenary for hire]

In fairness Roy they the NTA have placed many drivers in a position where they need at LEAST 200/250 a week to keep the wheels turning.

Then the government closed down the country.It wouldn't be unreasonable to expect some assistance.

Like I posted already working drivers are being subsidised indirectly by those of us that are still off.

Google US have said their employees can work at home until April 21.If Europe follows their lead other tech companies will too.Looks a bit gloomy for the remainder of 2020.But I'm optimistic for 2022..

[Theoneandonly]

In fairness Roy they the NTA have placed many drivers in a position where they need at LEAST 200/250 a week to keep the wheels turning.

Then the government closed down the country.It wouldn't be unreasonable to expect some assistance.

Like I posted already working drivers are being subsidised indirectly by those of us that are still off.

Google US have said their employees can work at home until April 21.If Europe follows their lead other tech companies will too.Looks a bit gloomy for the remainder of 2020.But I'm optimistic for 2022..

The NTA bit isn't that big a portion TBF
Insurance/High Fuel Prices and cars with built in obsolescence  are the high cost factors

[mercenary for hire]

I accept that it's different for every driver Roy.It's about 3k a year to account for keeping the vehicle fresh.Maybe 1500 if you buy a banger or something with high mileage.

Those cost are already locked in since pre covid for many lads.Loans can only be deferred for a limited time.I fear it will get worse before it gets better.Mid September will be the decider for many whether they return to the taxi.Then we will see where we stand workwise.

[Jonno]

Have any of you considered .You signed on for the Covid Coin as Taxi drivers who could not Social distance in line with government best guessing . if you now lapse your licence are you in fact actually unemployed as you no longer are a licenced taxi driver .How many of you have full filled the other qualifying criteria of being available for other work ie have any of you registered with any agency or applied for any jobs .Think about it are you still meeting the criteria to claim the coin .

The government narrative seems to be sneaking a bit away, since yesterday, from where it started out regarding conditions for claiming puppy.
From the beginning, I was under the impression that the 350 was to mitigate the damage done to ones trade until such a time as ones trade came back to a reasonable level as to keep one afloat, or until the period of pup ended (now pushed out till 2021).
I don't recall hearing any minister saying months ago that we were expected to be job seeking (notwithstanding the fact that a few hundred thousand others just lost their jobs)- as if we had given up our careers altogether! I've shed blood sweat and tears for years to get to this point in my life. I ain't going back to work for the man anymore. Been there done th.....
And if Leo or Heather mentions a fukkin Fas scheme at any point, so help me god I'll do time.


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So you're another one who believes the €350 is to top up your Taxi work rather than replace it?
Welfare really needs to sort this shit out.

You've misinterpreted what I was saying. I'm not sure what you've read there to make you form that impression, but no, that's not what I think.

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[john m]

Head burying or getting pissed off sitting at home syndrome .No tourists ,No Gigs ,No late night venues ,No sporting events .NO FUCKING PASSENGERS means no need for taxis .Your beginning to act like the Clit who couldnt wait to do a loop of Pennys get new Pyjamas and knickers and white socks for the kids .Unless 30% of drivers go bust or give it up the taxi business is no longer viable .No crowds now at Pennys and no crowds on ranks .And dont forget the real ball breaker not Covid 19 but Brexit 2021 ..Just in case you havent noticed it just went Nuclear .Britain imposing quarantine of people traveling back from Spain will fuck up the Spanish tourism trade so you can bet your last Peseta that Spain will veto any trade deal with Britain .Best opportunity for taxi drivers might be in School transport Social distancing cant take place on a bus so there might be work there .

[Justin Time]

Why are you doing a suitability test of you're not working.

Because my licence it up in mid August. If I don't get passed out I will lose my licence.

There's no reactivation fee.

Do yor NCT then you have a three month window in which to decide what to do.

Youre throwing a spanner in the works now

How have I got 3 mths to decide? when my licence is up mid Aug.
Some on here said you will have to pay 500 if u let it lapse!

I was told by phone that they're waiving the restoration/reactivation penalty as result of the Covid.
I have my NCT from June so have up till September to go through the LRA.
The licence is currently lapsed, but I'm not worried.

Still have the daisies on the car and the roof sign in the hall and getting the PUP.

@ Justin, I reckon Silverbullet has it about nailed correctly.
You can let your Taxi license lapse by up to a year and reactivate it without incurring any late renewal fee.

Quote from NTA website;
In addition to the extension of licences, any SPSV vehicle licence holder who is unable to complete a licence renewal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will not be subject to any ‘late renewal fee’.

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi/publications-and-regulations/latest-news-and-industry-updates/page/8/

Thanks,
Couldnt that be open to interpretation ? "any SPSV vehicle licence holder who is unable to complete a licence renewal due to the COVID-19 pandemic,"? Given how its changing by the minute it seems!

[Justin Time]

Just read this article from the BBC

Coronavirus: Taxi drivers 'unprotected' against Covid-19

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53171372

[mercenary for hire]

They'll only reintroduce fees when they need drivers again.Take a year off you won't be needed Justin.

[Jonno]

Head burying or getting pissed off sitting at home syndrome .No tourists ,No Gigs ,No late night venues ,No sporting events .NO FUCKING PASSENGERS means no need for taxis .Your beginning to act like the Clit who couldnt wait to do a loop of Pennys get new Pyjamas and knickers and white socks for the kids .Unless 30% of drivers go bust or give it up the taxi business is no longer viable .No crowds now at Pennys and no crowds on ranks .And dont forget the real ball breaker not Covid 19 but Brexit 2021 ..Just in case you havent noticed it just went Nuclear .Britain imposing quarantine of people traveling back from Spain will fuck up the Spanish tourism trade so you can bet your last Peseta that Spain will veto any trade deal with Britain .Best opportunity for taxi drivers might be in School transport Social distancing cant take place on a bus so there might be work there .

Your rant is becoming more bizarre. To be clear, I've been off pup and back working for weeks now. I'm not sure what your point is. Take a chill..

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[john m]

Head burying or getting pissed off sitting at home syndrome .No tourists ,No Gigs ,No late night venues ,No sporting events .NO FUCKING PASSENGERS means no need for taxis .Your beginning to act like the Clit who couldnt wait to do a loop of Pennys get new Pyjamas and knickers and white socks for the kids .Unless 30% of drivers go bust or give it up the taxi business is no longer viable .No crowds now at Pennys and no crowds on ranks .And dont forget the real ball breaker not Covid 19 but Brexit 2021 ..Just in case you havent noticed it just went Nuclear .Britain imposing quarantine of people traveling back from Spain will fuck up the Spanish tourism trade so you can bet your last Peseta that Spain will veto any trade deal with Britain .Best opportunity for taxi drivers might be in School transport Social distancing cant take place on a bus so there might be work there .

Your rant is becoming more bizarre. To be clear, I've been off pup and back working for weeks now. I'm not sure what your point is. Take a chill..

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Where did you get the idea i give one of my two fucks about you .