Dublin Senator calls for Uber to operate down the country only

[taxi1990]

The problem with rural towns, is the locals don't like the idea of a meter in a taxi, doubt they would like the surcharge price when it gets busy also.
Busy Saturday night, 3 people jump in to a taxi and want to go down the road for a fiver. Meter goes on and it's almost a fiver, and they will start moaning.

100%. im going to work tonight and I know there will be a few who will complain about rate 3, I had 3 people get in last new years eve, I told them before we left that it would be a little bit more expensive as its new years eve, one of them kicks off, so I got all 3 to leave the car, we were going to be travelling to a rough town where a lot of the locals cause taxis trouble.

I always use the meter with strangers but with regulars I have a set price.

[taxi1990]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGn6vkkUFBU

This is what will happen if they allow anyone with a phone to driver for hire and reward in Ireland.

[John m]

The problem with Rideshare and half a plate is simple .Your vehicle becomes a work vehicle and you can claim expenses .Then there is the Dereg ruling that a taxi does not have to provide a service .So every farmers or barmans kid in rural Ireland would sign up get the tax breaks and not provide any service .It would cost the exchequer millions in tax credits .Also if you could plate up your private car why would anybody put a WAV on the Road in Rural Ireland .We have rural Hacks that nobody wants to operate 3 hours on Friday night and 3 hours on Saturday wont cover the costs .

Elections comming this year so expect all sorts of Promises .To quote the Great Dublin Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne back in the 30s "Every child should have a pair of shoes even the footless "

Jack Chambers today in the Paper says he wants to crack down on Learner Drivers .So young Kid living out the Road cannot get 12 lessons because there are no instructors then cannot get a test because there are no examiners .They are the ones who cannot get around and it has nothing to do with lack of taxies .

We are a third world country just look at the Dail .Reminds me of Werburgh Street Dole office in the 1980s full of unemployable missfits .

Happy New Year ,This year could be the most interesting since the Jewish Lad was born in Bethlehem .American Presidential Elections .EU elections could be interesting if more right wingers get elected .Elections here and in UK .Putin ,Israel ,Iran Biden .Nothing better for winning votes than an America at War .UBER is possibly the least of our worries .

[taxi1990]

The 12 lessons before the test is just a money racket as well.

This is how I learned to drive, bought a car, got insured on it, then drove on the roads with my dad for 1 hour on a saturday, it didnt even go that well.

on the Monday after, I went off driving by myself and the rest is history. I didnt get proper driving lesson for 1 year + after that day driving with my dad.

Now looking back on that, it wasn't right but 12 lessons isn't needed. and what is the max speed someone learning to drive will reach in a lesson? it was 30 mph when I was getting lessons which is crazy.

[watty]

@ JohnM - interesting times indeed. Saw a newspaper article saying 2 BILLION people are voting this year! Edit: depressing article. Even with all the voting, not many democracies left... The right wing and 'strong man' leaders are on the rise. And it's only going to get worse as climate-related migration increases.

[John m]

@ JohnM - interesting times indeed. Saw a newspaper article saying 2 BILLION people are voting this year! Edit: depressing article. Even with all the voting, not many democracies left... The right wing and 'strong man' leaders are on the rise. And it's only going to get worse as climate-related migration increases.

They were out again last night burned down Sallys Pub in Ringsend because they thought refugees were getting housed but it was to house local families now they are homeless .GET A GUN not for violence just for defense .


There may be Civil war in America .I spoke to two nuns during the Year who said the Catholic Church in America are supporting the Republicans because of Abortion .If Trump is not assassinated he will be President again .If he is then he will start WW3  as there is provision in the American Constitution that a War time President can serve more than two terms .

I wonder will some Government declare migrants as combatants out of uniform invading their border and order troops to shoot them ?Pakastan and India are both Democracies but they restrict who can stand for election .Ukraine have suspended their Dail and In Ireland If you ask a question about immigration the Sodomites call you racist or Fascist .Did a back of the Envelopes calculation I recon 18 right wing candidates will be elected over the 4 Dublin councils and another 10 right of center .And the most left wing constituncy in the Country Dublin South Central will return a Right Wing TD .I think FG will lose a lot of support to the Right and Right wing candidates will do ok from FG transfers .

This kip of a country is falling apart 40% of prescription medicines are not available in Chemists .Cancer patients with compromised immunity made sit around in Aand E for days .

[taxi1990]

Who are the right wing candidates in ireland?

No one only riff raff would vote for. The majority of the country isn't racist.

Who will trump start ww3 with?

He is more likely to withdraw support to ukraine, the selfish coward he is.

[John m]

Who are the right wing candidates in ireland?

No one only riff raff would vote for. The majority of the country isn't racist.

Who will trump start ww3 with?

He is more likely to withdraw support to ukraine, the selfish coward he is.

You obviously dont study Politics .30 years ago the Shinners got 1 TD today they could get 60 .Trump is an Egomaniac he would wipe out half the World if it keeps him in Power .You are right most of this country is not racist but only 60% vote 9% of the vote will usually get you elected to the Dail .EVERY COUNTY IN IRELAND has at least 9% who do not want more migrants .In Dublin South Central If Conor Mc Gregor gets behind a candidate they would get elected if young thug came out to vote .You saw Casey in the Euros running on an anti Knacker tickket nearly got elected .The Greens stand for fuck all but can get elected .Mick Wallace Tax Cheat .Lowery Fraudster .Gerry Adams terrorist all got elected .Never underestimate the stupidity of a Voter .

[taxi1990]

Who are the right wing candidates in ireland?

No one only riff raff would vote for. The majority of the country isn't racist.

Who will trump start ww3 with?

He is more likely to withdraw support to ukraine, the selfish coward he is.

You obviously dont study Politics .30 years ago the Shinners got 1 TD today they could get 60 .Trump is an Egomaniac he would wipe out half the World if it keeps him in Power .You are right most of this country is not racist but only 60% vote 9% of the vote will usually get you elected to the Dail .EVERY COUNTY IN IRELAND has at least 9% who do not want more migrants .In Dublin South Central If Conor Mc Gregor gets behind a candidate they would get elected if young thug came out to vote .You saw Casey in the Euros running on an anti Knacker tickket nearly got elected .The Greens stand for fuck all but can get elected .Mick Wallace Tax Cheat .Lowery Fraudster .Gerry Adams terrorist all got elected .Never underestimate the stupidity of a Voter .

Good points but the good thing is racists and lowlifes don't vote, they are too lazy to, they are just about able to post a racist comment on facebook, then back to bed from the exhaustion.

Also people that voted for Casey likely had bad experiences with Travellers, what issues are the Ukrainians causing or most other refugees in Ireland? fuck all in my opinion, most people have a house so the refugees isnt a problem for them. Also a lot of people myself included are making money from having them here.

"what do we want? for all the good looking, hard working, minding their own business, Ukrainians to go home, when do we want it? now" 

[Bob Shillin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGn6vkkUFBU


This is what will happen if they allow anyone with a phone to driver for hire and reward in Ireland.

I don't like the way they can publish all these crime scenes in the States. There's another one of a woman who was done for being spotted quietly pleasuring herself on a beach, and her mortification of being caught, when she foolishly admitted to it, was horrible to watch. I think that she may have topped herself subsequently.

[silverbullet]

Who are the right wing candidates in ireland?

No one only riff raff would vote for. The majority of the country isn't racist.

Who will trump start ww3 with?

He is more likely to withdraw support to ukraine, the selfish coward he is.

A Trotskyist who has veered over to the far right:
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/anti-migrant-campaigner-defends-protesters-shouting-abuse-at-politicians-and-calls-scenes-outside-dail-a-minor-skirmish/a808519823.html

[Rat Catcher]

Motor expenses and capital allowances are generally apportioned in accordance with kilometreage, erm. So, if 99% of your kilometreage relates to private use you can only apportion 1% to business expenses / capital allowances. It's also worth noting that EV grants for PSVs to date preclude any private use of relevant vehicles so if such schemes were extended to Free Now Rideshare the result would be to remove cars from the road.

You make a good point, t1990. Many taxi drivers have had no formal tuition, something that is very evident on our roads. There should be a driving test every two years for taxi drivers and licences should also be revoked where penalty points are awarded.

[silverbullet]

Motor expenses and capital allowances are generally apportioned in accordance with kilometreage, erm. So, if 99% of your kilometreage relates to private use you can only apportion 1% to business expenses / capital allowances. It's also worth noting that EV grants for PSVs to date preclude any private use of relevant vehicles so if such schemes were extended to Free Now Rideshare the result would be to remove cars from the road.

You make a good point, t1990. Many taxi drivers have had no formal tuition, something that is very evident on our roads. There should be a driving test every two years for taxi drivers and licences should also be revoked where penalty points are awarded.

I didn't get any awards this year.

[watty]

You make a good point, t1990. Many taxi drivers have had no formal tuition, something that is very evident on our roads. There should be a driving test every two years for taxi drivers and licences should also be revoked where penalty points are awarded.

If convictions for drug dealing/transporting are no barrier to holding a taxi licence, I can't imagine a few speeding tickets would be a reason to disbar a taxi driver?

In any event, even if such tests came in, I've no doubt a black market would emerge where ex taxi drivers/current driving instructors could pass someone with the traditional €50 note in the ashtray     

[Rat Catcher]

Drug dealing may be illegal but it doesn't necessarily mean the perp can't operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner conducive with operating the same for hire/reward. The accumulation of penalty points, on the other hand, proves incompetence in that regard. At the very least we should be subject to the lower limit applicable to L/N drivers, noting that we are subject to the lower drink drive limit so applicable.

Periodic testing ought to be conducted by the RSA as is the case for ADIs.