New Standard WAVs

[Rat Catcher]

http://intaxi.org/database/miniwat.php

WATs = 871
WAHs = 76

Only 10 plated this month, 40% by the Ebbseses

52118   WAT   NET GLOBAL TAXIS LTD   ACTIVE   20/02/2019   12D54060   BLUE PEUGEOT PARTNER
52151   WAT   NET GLOBAL TAXIS LTD   ACTIVE   09/02/2019   12D54284   SILVER PEUGEOT PARTNER
52152   WAT   NET GLOBAL TAXIS LTD   ACTIVE   20/02/2019   12D54286   GREY PEUGEOT PARTNER
52155   WAT   NET GLOBAL TAXIS LTD   ACTIVE   20/02/2019   12D54290   BLUE PEUGEOT PARTNER

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SPSV_Industry_Update_Issue_40_February_2018.pdf

Both WAV18 and eSPSV18 opened on 01 February and we have received 507 grant applications so far and offered 313 grants already. Please visit our website to find further information and application forms.

[Rat Catcher]

It'll be interesting to see how many WAV grants go to fleet operators now that grants aren't limited to one per individual/entity, particularly with NTA/TAC actively recruiting drivers for the Ebbseseseses et al.

[Rat Catcher]

http://intaxi.org/database/miniwat.php

WATs = 937
WAHs = 81

70 odd plated in March, perhaps reflecting NTAs recruitment drive and/or availability of grant aid under WAV18. The Ebbseseseses WA fleet continues to grow, hitting the big 40 at the end oF the month.

[silverbullet]

Where are all the CODV's (Clapped out delivery vans) coming from, are An Post upgrading their fleet ?

[Rat Catcher]

I think they're UK imports. Shut ins over there get grants for vans so upgrade quite frequently. The existence of a vibrant second hand market on the mainland was one of the reasons NTA gave for lowering the WA criteria.

[silverbullet]

I think they're UK imports. Shut ins over there get grants for vans so upgrade quite frequently. The existence of a vibrant second hand market on the mainland was one of the reasons NTA gave for lowering the WA criteria.

I suppose it saves the Brits having to consign them to the Crusher.

[Rat Catcher]

c.80 new plate licences issued in April. Around a quarter of those were issued to fleets with the Ebbseses, the Geraghtieseses (Jason, Anthony and Auto Class Hire Ltd), NRC Fleet Rentals Ltd and Charles Robinson all taking on more plates. The majority of non fleet plates were issued to immigrants.

http://intaxi.org/database/miniwat.php

WATs = 1013
WAHs = 84

May: Test Check    
39339   TAXI   LAPSED   08/11/18   11D54048      INTERCITY CABS LTD (0)  = WAT Active

[john m]

Told you Rodent a while ago Ebbs has 100 WATs ready to join the fleet .The Scottish Shutins can renew and get a grant every 5 years .You canbuy a 5 year old WAV in Jockland for £4250 .

[mercenary for hire]

I hope the new lads are taking note.Between Mytaxi assisting drivers pass the simplified taxi test with financial incentives and the renters putting new vehicles on the road the good times are bound to come to an end.

Kind of makes ya wonder why lads would put their logos all over their cabs.We're pretty much digging our own graves by supporting them.It's a pity the other forum closed before we got a chance to bump the old threads to remind the new drivers how shit it was eight years ago.

[Rat Catcher]

He told the media he'd  have 180 by the end of the year, erm. he's only 1/4 of the way there so far.

[mercenary for hire]

Sure wasn't Ebbs launching in New York too a few years ago...even though he couldn't get his Dublin work covered.

Something else we forget is that every rental needs to earn at least twice what owner drivers need to stay afloat.So 100 drivers like Vandriver is the same as 250/300 old timers pottering away.We won't see a difference immediately but it will happen.

Its also worth mentioning you could get a rental including insurance for 150 a week during the recession.That's not far off what owner drivers are paying out to keep their vehicles up to date with insurance right now.We might think we're better off but the numbers don't tell the full story.

[vandriver]

How many of the wavs with new licenses will just replace saloon licenses,though?
Are you sure that there is going to be much of a net increase in the taxi fleet?

[mercenary for hire]

We won't know until the end of the year when the easier test has been accounted for.Anyway don't be surprised if they keep making it easier.I'm not committing any more dosh to this industry until I see which way things are going.

We have unions in bed with the despatchers who are leaning on the NTA to bring in more drivers.

[vandriver]

And when did the test get easier?It took me 2 goes to pass it,and hit the 80% mark .