who has the most mileage on their taxi?

[Bob Shillin]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

[silverbullet]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

Sorry to hear about your Mam, my condolences to you and your family.

[Bob Shillin]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

Sorry to hear about your Mam, my condolences to you and your family.

Thank you, that was 2017, she was 92, had himself with me for 3 years after that, and he died 18 months ago in a nursing home 10 days short of his 90th. hope I have her genes as my father checked out at 48.

[silverbullet]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

Sorry to hear about your Mam, my condolences to you and your family.

Thank you, that was 2017, she was 92, had himself with me for 3 years after that, and he died 18 months ago in a nursing home 10 days short of his 90th. hope I have her genes as my father checked out at 48.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has revealed the ages of the oldest and youngest taxi drivers operating in Dublin.

Figures released to Dublin Live under the Freedom of Information Act showed that 11 drivers over the age of 83 have an active Small Public Services Vehicle (SPSV) licence which allows them to work in the capital, making them the oldest drivers in Dublin.

Separately, the NTA revealed that 12 drivers under the age of 26 own a Dublin-registered SPSV licence, making them the capital's youngest drivers.

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There are over 1,000 more taxis in Dublin than New York
The figures also revealed that 3,884 drivers over the age of 60 and 829 drivers over the age of 70 are currently operating in Dublin with an active SPSV licence.




A spokesman for positive-ageing charity Age Action welcomed the figures, saying: "It's great to see people of such an age contributing to society by getting people to their jobs and helping them go about their business."

But one taxi union believed that the figures may not represent the actual number of drivers on Dublin's streets, and may be preventing other potential drivers from obtaining a licence.



David McGuinness, Chairperson of Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (TTNH), told Dublin Live that while older drivers may be registered with an SPSV licence, they may not actively be driving taxis.

He said: "Licences can't be transferred until death, and many older drivers may be keeping their licences until they expire.


"The TTNH has made proposals to the National Transport Authority about measures for a buy-back scheme, so younger drivers could pay for plates from those not using them.

"We'd like to see more younger drivers in the industry."



Overall, 14,644 drivers were revealed to be operating in Dublin with an SPSV licence last month.

The National Transport Authority specified that the figures provided were "live" - because licences expire and are renewed daily - but were accurate on January 24.


The authority also said that the figures included drivers whose SPSV licence covers Dublin as both the primary and secondary areas of their operation.

Under NTA regulations, a driver can operate in a secondary area if they complete a local 'Area Knowledge' test for that county.

A spokesperson confirmed that there is no limit to the number of areas in which a driver can operate, although it was rare for a driver to operate in more than two counties.

[taxi1990]

Had 420.000 miles on the 07 Merc til I said goodbye to it in 2017.

Was it in the mechanics much?

1 "just in case" timing chain at 300,00 miles, a few wheel bearings, difficult to diagnose fractured electric cables in the boot lid, starting motor. 1 injector, and regular servicing is all I can remember at the mo.

Thats good. Mine is Peugeot, great engine but they are very soft on suspension parts.

How much did you get as a trade-in, or did you sell it privately?

Still have it. not buying a new one until next year.

[taxi1990]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

Sorry to hear about your Mam, my condolences to you and your family.

Thank you, that was 2017, she was 92, had himself with me for 3 years after that, and he died 18 months ago in a nursing home 10 days short of his 90th. hope I have her genes as my father checked out at 48.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has revealed the ages of the oldest and youngest taxi drivers operating in Dublin.

Figures released to Dublin Live under the Freedom of Information Act showed that 11 drivers over the age of 83 have an active Small Public Services Vehicle (SPSV) licence which allows them to work in the capital, making them the oldest drivers in Dublin.

Separately, the NTA revealed that 12 drivers under the age of 26 own a Dublin-registered SPSV licence, making them the capital's youngest drivers.

READ MORE
There are over 1,000 more taxis in Dublin than New York
The figures also revealed that 3,884 drivers over the age of 60 and 829 drivers over the age of 70 are currently operating in Dublin with an active SPSV licence.




A spokesman for positive-ageing charity Age Action welcomed the figures, saying: "It's great to see people of such an age contributing to society by getting people to their jobs and helping them go about their business."

But one taxi union believed that the figures may not represent the actual number of drivers on Dublin's streets, and may be preventing other potential drivers from obtaining a licence.



David McGuinness, Chairperson of Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (TTNH), told Dublin Live that while older drivers may be registered with an SPSV licence, they may not actively be driving taxis.

He said: "Licences can't be transferred until death, and many older drivers may be keeping their licences until they expire.


"The TTNH has made proposals to the National Transport Authority about measures for a buy-back scheme, so younger drivers could pay for plates from those not using them.

"We'd like to see more younger drivers in the industry."



Overall, 14,644 drivers were revealed to be operating in Dublin with an SPSV licence last month.

The National Transport Authority specified that the figures provided were "live" - because licences expire and are renewed daily - but were accurate on January 24.


The authority also said that the figures included drivers whose SPSV licence covers Dublin as both the primary and secondary areas of their operation.

Under NTA regulations, a driver can operate in a secondary area if they complete a local 'Area Knowledge' test for that county.

A spokesperson confirmed that there is no limit to the number of areas in which a driver can operate, although it was rare for a driver to operate in more than two counties.

Would lads in their 20's be paying a fortune for taxi insurance?

[silverbullet]

Rear ended a Leaf while on the way to the hospital after a night shift to see my mother who had just had a heart attack, and who died a week later, and had my step father who had dementia in the car also. Car had been driving perfectly, but deciced not to get the crash damage fixed, and gave it to my very good Merc mechanic for a few free services on my subsequent Merc.

Sorry to hear about your Mam, my condolences to you and your family.

Thank you, that was 2017, she was 92, had himself with me for 3 years after that, and he died 18 months ago in a nursing home 10 days short of his 90th. hope I have her genes as my father checked out at 48.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has revealed the ages of the oldest and youngest taxi drivers operating in Dublin.

Figures released to Dublin Live under the Freedom of Information Act showed that 11 drivers over the age of 83 have an active Small Public Services Vehicle (SPSV) licence which allows them to work in the capital, making them the oldest drivers in Dublin.

Separately, the NTA revealed that 12 drivers under the age of 26 own a Dublin-registered SPSV licence, making them the capital's youngest drivers.

READ MORE
There are over 1,000 more taxis in Dublin than New York
The figures also revealed that 3,884 drivers over the age of 60 and 829 drivers over the age of 70 are currently operating in Dublin with an active SPSV licence.




A spokesman for positive-ageing charity Age Action welcomed the figures, saying: "It's great to see people of such an age contributing to society by getting people to their jobs and helping them go about their business."

But one taxi union believed that the figures may not represent the actual number of drivers on Dublin's streets, and may be preventing other potential drivers from obtaining a licence.



David McGuinness, Chairperson of Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann (TTNH), told Dublin Live that while older drivers may be registered with an SPSV licence, they may not actively be driving taxis.

He said: "Licences can't be transferred until death, and many older drivers may be keeping their licences until they expire.


"The TTNH has made proposals to the National Transport Authority about measures for a buy-back scheme, so younger drivers could pay for plates from those not using them.

"We'd like to see more younger drivers in the industry."



Overall, 14,644 drivers were revealed to be operating in Dublin with an SPSV licence last month.

The National Transport Authority specified that the figures provided were "live" - because licences expire and are renewed daily - but were accurate on January 24.


The authority also said that the figures included drivers whose SPSV licence covers Dublin as both the primary and secondary areas of their operation.

Under NTA regulations, a driver can operate in a secondary area if they complete a local 'Area Knowledge' test for that county.

A spokesperson confirmed that there is no limit to the number of areas in which a driver can operate, although it was rare for a driver to operate in more than two counties.

Would lads in their 20's be paying a fortune for taxi insurance?

Yes.

[watty]

07 MN 1414 Skoda Octavia (T24066):  Saw this guy doing his F1 impression down the Finglas dual carriageway this afternoon.  I'd say there's some mileage on it!  Licenced until Sept 2023 'n all!




If I'm reading RC's Trade Statistics right, there's ~ 9 or 10 (non-WAT) licenced taxis with 2005 registrations and about ~50 (non-WAT) 2006 licenced taxis.  They haven't gone away, you know

[Tony]

in miles.

I will go first.

320,000

My old 92 E200 had 735000 miles on the clock when I retired her, my 07 Laguna had 444415 km on her till some cunt decided to t bone me and send her to the scrapyard.

I was waiting impatiently for her to clock all the 4s 

[Belker]

..... My old 92 E200 had 735000 miles on the clock when I retired her, ......

That's impessive El Tonio, what was on the clock when you bought it,
and how long did you drive it fer ?

[Tony]

..... My old 92 E200 had 735000 miles on the clock when I retired her, ......

That's impessive El Tonio, what was on the clock when you bought it,
and how long did you drive it fer ?

She was 4 years old when I bought her and had 150000 odd miles on the clock, sold it in 2009

[Belker]

..... My old 92 E200 had 735000 miles on the clock when I retired her, ......

That's impessive El Tonio, what was on the clock when you bought it,
and how long did you drive it fer ?

She was 4 years old when I bought her and had 150000 odd miles on the clock, sold it in 2009

13 years at about 45k miles per year is just about above average back in those days.

Why did you sell it, surely a scrappage deal would have been better on a 17yo Taxi ?
What did you get fer it back in 2009 ?

[Tony]

..... My old 92 E200 had 735000 miles on the clock when I retired her, ......

That's impessive El Tonio, what was on the clock when you bought it,
and how long did you drive it fer ?

She was 4 years old when I bought her and had 150000 odd miles on the clock, sold it in 2009

13 years at about 45k miles per year is just about above average back in those days.

Why did you sell it, surely a scrappage deal would have been better on a 17yo Taxi ?
What did you get fer it back in 2009 ?

I think I got €1500 for it, the car was like new

[Belker]

..... I think I got €1500 for it, the car was like new

You did well to get 13 years outta it, I doubt the modern cars today will last even 10 years as a Taxi.
My own 171 'Period problems' DPF Avensis is annoying me already with all the Fookin sensors.
I would Love an old 2000 Avensis 'all done up' with the bog basic's.

[mercenary for hire]

If you pump enough money into any car there's no limit to how long it will last.

Belker yer going on about that last Avensis like it trouble free.I think you put at least two engines in that one and a turbo or two as far as I remember.Another car with mysterious oil consumption problems.Might be time to get Scooby doo on the case.

I wonder what the problem could be...