They tried to introduce traceability to the industry twice already Once with the new roofie that contained teck? and then with the proposed on board CCTV either could be linked to the meter and if you read the Taxi review it states CCTV fitted on ranks and cashless transactions .But the biggest danger is somebody who claims to represent 5000 drivers stating in an interview in the national press that Taxi drivers are working 12 hour daily shifts which is illegal and unsafe and then stating he is aware of drivers doing 24 hour shifts .Im sure if somebody from the HSA has read that article a memo will be landing in the Minister for transports in tray hiliting the illegal dangerous practice which the Taxi representative has brought to National attention .A massive Own Goal especially with a Green Minister for the Environment and a Green minister for transport .Empty taxies driving around or parking up competing against the more environmentally prudent Cycling Luas and bus .
I agree 100%.
The tacho legislation is coming from our EU masters. Primarily focused on ensuring fair competition across the EU.
Small trucks under 3.5 tonne from our eastern european neighbours scooting around the EU without having to apply the same rules as bigger.vehicles.
Don't know the reasons for bringing taxis in under that umbrella of regulation but they must think drivers that work excessive hours have sone advantage as well as being unsafe and illegal.
In my experience doing mad hours is hard to maintain. Tend to get quickly pissed off and burnt out. May happen the odd time if people need to pull cash in quickly.