Cork TD leading the Uber charge in rural areas.

[john m]

It's all about maths John.They've already reduced the pass rate to 75% from 80%.That means there were lots of candidates getting within a gee hair of passing who are now badge holders.Another few percent will definitely make a massive difference.The test is the reason we're not making a tenner an hour anymore.All hail the test!

 We dont know how the RANDOM questions are selected .Is there a logoritm that identifies certain names and accomodates certain questions ,nobody knows hoe the questions are programmed to come out .No need to reduce the score just simplify the questions to suit the applicant .

[taxi1990]

I would much prefer drivers entering the market that have to pass a test, buy all the relevant equipment, pass vehicle test etc rhan anyone with a phone and car to be allowed drive for reward. They made the test hard to pass because the market was saturated with too many drivers, the nta told me this. But in fairness we are loosing drivers now so the test should be made easier to pass.

[The Liffey Lip]

There'll always be some sort of test to keep the boys in jobs. Some say with Sat-Navs and Google Maps there's no need for one, but it's a money-spinner all the same.

[dalymount]

There is STILL far to many taxis.as far as rideshare goes,thats a different kettle of fish.our battle there,is with the public who would take your jobs in a heartbeat.the problem as iI see it is,you,the drivers who have aligned yourselves with apps ,and radio companies,have given up control of OUR industry,to companies you did not need to give control to.now these same people treat you like you were their employees. are you happy with that ?

[Belker]

I would much prefer drivers entering the market that have to pass a test, buy all the relevant equipment, pass vehicle test etc rhan anyone with a phone and car to be allowed drive for reward. They made the test hard to pass because the market was saturated with too many drivers, the nta told me this. But in fairness we are loosing drivers now so the test should be made easier to pass.

I would agree with all that, we do need new drivers coming in to the fleet as there are other drivers leaving the fleet fer what ever reason. Currently there are more leaving than joining, the insurance hike and the door decals sent a lorra part-timers on their way.
I have no problem with new drivers or hack's passing the test and working professionally paying proper Hire and Reward insurance.
But I do have a big problem with Joe Soap sitting at home with his Rideshare driver app open waiting to take my job from me and him not paying Hire and Reward insurance like me and not having to pass the annual suitability test like me, nor did he ever have to sit any type of Taxi test, all he needs is a phone and a car if/when Rideshare is approved and he can rob the food from my table.

[Belker]

There is STILL far to many taxis.as far as rideshare goes,thats a different kettle of fish.our battle there,is with the public who would take your jobs in a heartbeat.the problem as iI see it is,you,the drivers who have aligned yourselves with apps ,and radio companies,have given up control of OUR industry,to companies you did not need to give control to.now these same people treat you like you were their employees. are you happy with that ?

Yes. (on the App part).

[Belker]

@ DM, just last night I had a very late start at about 4am, but the app hopped constantly as the Superbowl parties were breaking up, I passed through Cork city a few times with fares on-board to see the exact same Taxies sitting on Ghost ranks in the city center without a soul on the streets, they probably all still made their Tenner an hour and paid no commission or base sub, but I was making Thrice that and gladly paying the commission to cover it.  PUC negates commission.

[stonethecrows]

There'll always be some sort of test to keep the boys in jobs. Some say with Sat-Navs and Google Maps there's no need for one, but it's a money-spinner all the same.

Maybe just have a test to prove you can read the Fckn Sat-Nav and Google Maps

[Rat Catcher]

I'm not aware of Roy's forum returning, Deets. If it did I could close this place.

[The Liffey Lip]

I'm not aware of Roy's forum returning, Deets. If it did I could close this place.

Chisnall...........flattered to deceive........not changing the topic intentionally. Never again........

[taxi1990]

for any drivers thinking about not striking and protesting if uber ride share is introduced in the rural areas first. where do you think the drivers in rural towns are going to work? the cities is the answer, if this came in, i would be doing the Dublin, Galway tests asap, i will have to make a living some way. there would be a lot of drivers like me.

[Rat Catcher]

Grrr... haven't watched it yet... went to work last night and dropped in on a superbowl party after that...have to go to Lidl this morning, then I'll watch the darts!

[The Liffey Lip]

Apologies........I was at home and switching between it and a DVD about unity amongst working class heroes.

[Rat Catcher]

for any drivers thinking about not striking and protesting if uber ride share is introduced in the rural areas first. where do you think the drivers in rural towns are going to work? the cities is the answer, if this came in, i would be doing the Dublin, Galway tests asap, i will have to make a living some way. there would be a lot of drivers like me.

You don't need to do the tests to work for mytaxi... they have the majority of the work up above in Dublin and probably in Galway. At least try before you buy, so to speak.

Will we be OK with mytaxi rideshare... bearing in mind that Uber requires it's drivers to be licensed for the areas they work whereas mytaxi doesn't?

[taxi1990]

i like to see who im picking up before they get in my car, if i don't like the look of someone i keep driving or suddenly remember im booked.

i reckon the NTA are not going to be in favor of ride share. at least alan kelly is not the minister for transport anymore.