Free Now making the LAW

[john m]

The lack of legislation mandating the wearing of face coverings in taxis has resulted in passengers “challenging” drivers over the issue, the head of a taxi company has claimed.

Niall Carson, general manger of Free Now, has called on the Government to legislate for the mandatory wearing of face coverings while in taxis.

Since July 13th it has been a legal requirement to wear face coverings while on public transport. Speaking in the Dáil later that month, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said his department was working on “extending the mandatory approach” to include the taxi sector. However, it has not yet been extended.

Mr Carson said the lack of regulation on the issue is endangering passengers and drivers.

“It’s mandatory in public transport and mandatory in shops but isn’t in taxis. The fact that the legislation hasn’t caught up is quite disappointing,” he said.

He said the Minister “committed to it in July, and nobody is under any illusion that there hasn’t been a lot going on, but from a driver safety point of view it is a genuine issue.”

[john m]

Is there One report just one of any driver who ever caught the Fever while working ?

[vandriver]

I've not heard of one.

[Shallowhal]

Any that spread it?

[john m]

Its Free Now trying to promote their screened service by faking concern.

[Shallowhal]

We know they couldn't give a bollix.

[john m]

Are they just trying to cover their own arse just in case somebody gets the virus in a taxi driver or passenger and takes them to court saying that the advertising screen was presented as a safety device even though there is no evidence that they are worth a fuck .Truth probably is they have a solicitors letter in the office asking for the safety statement that goes with the screens they have been promoting to drivers and passengers .

[dalymount]

Yet another example of a dispatcher running YOUR business for you

[watty]

29 June 2020 --> 27 Oct 2020 (4 months?)

NTA: Face coverings to become compulsory

Face coverings will shortly be compulsory on all SPSV services.  Wearing a face covering is already strongly recommended. Now it is to become mandatory.

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We will keep you updated.

 

[john m]

So you pick up three lads in the flats none of them wearing masks are you going to throw them out of the car and are you going to be fined for transporting them without masks ,Cop the fuck on Masks would make driving a taxi impossible .WE ARE NOT PUBLIC TRANSPORT .Thankfully the NTA are using common sense and not trying to create a dangerous situation for drivers .

IF you get a Free Now job and when you turn up the passenger has no mask will Free Now give you a scrub Fee?

[watty]

Fill in the blanks...

Bus drivers don't have to wear a mask because they work behind a screen

Shop workers don't have to wear a mask because they work behind a screen

Taxi drivers                                            because some of them work behind a screen

Strangers sharing a private car are advised to wear a mask because "social distancing"


The people what know stuff should tell us the right answer 

[stonethecrows]

Fill in the blanks...

Bus drivers don't have to wear a mask because they work behind a screen

Shop workers don't have to wear a mask because they work behind a screen

Taxi drivers                                            because some of them work behind a screen

Strangers sharing a private car are advised to wear a mask because "social distancing"


The people what know stuff should tell us the right answer 

+1 Watty

If they insist on a Taxi Driver wearing a mask and he has a screen in place then surely the shopkeeper should do so as well

[Jonno]

So you pick up three lads in the flats none of them wearing masks are you going to throw them out of the car and are you going to be fined for transporting them without masks ,Cop the fuck on Masks would make driving a taxi impossible .WE ARE NOT PUBLIC TRANSPORT .Thankfully the NTA are using common sense and not trying to create a dangerous situation for drivers .

IF you get a Free Now job and when you turn up the passenger has no mask will Free Now give you a scrub Fee?

No 1 golden rule for drivers..... keep your doors locked at all times, especially on the ranks. Then you can tell the passengers to fup off if you don't care for their demeanor.

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[dalymount]

TThere are loads and loads of contradictions in the legislation,but I still ask the question .how can it be ok for a taxi driver to work in the present circumstances,but NOT ok for a driving instructor ?

[watty]

Driving instructors are working afaik.