Was on O'Connell St Dublin earlier 2nite folks, the normal plenty of pedestrians & party-goers as you'd expect, but wow the number of taxis was huge beyond any necessity it appeared right then. Yellow-light on the roof after yellow-light after yellow-light........
To anyone, it just gets spooky in the end as the nominated ranks were full with yellow lights all-round & the many many unhired taxis just cruised around & around.
Surely Lonely Planet or another guide-book will pick up this, if not already?
Quote from: Aaron Boone on February 19, 2011, 01:54:00 AM
Was on O'Connell St Dublin earlier 2nite folks, the normal plenty of pedestrians & party-goers as you'd expect, but wow the number of taxis was huge beyond any necessity it appeared right then. Yellow-light on the roof after yellow-light after yellow-light........
To anyone, it just gets spooky in the end as the nominated ranks were full with yellow lights all-round & the many many unhired taxis just cruised around & around.
Surely Lonely Planet or another guide-book will pick up this, if not already?
Highly preferable to the bad old days of standing shivering for 2 hours in the wee small hours waiting for a cab to arrive at an empty rank with a mile-long queue.
Was in a restaurant on Parnell Sq - stepped out and got taxi.
Went to Doheny & Nesbitt's - stepped out and got taxi.
Def no complaints.
Quote from: Rois on February 19, 2011, 10:15:41 AM
Was in a restaurant on Parnell Sq - stepped out and got taxi.
Went to Doheny & Nesbitt's - stepped out and got taxi.
Def no complaints.
Misnomer?
I have zero sympathy for the taxi drivers of Dublin complaining about deregulation and the number of licenses handed out. Their fares are extortionate.
QuoteIts great that you can now get a taxi in Dublin when you need it, its just a pity they cant do something about the standard of car used.
They've brought in the 9 year rule, so the older crocks will disappear as their licence renewal date comes around. Mind you this is a rather simplistic measure, a well kept 12 year old Merc might make a lovely taxi.
Quote from: gallsman on February 19, 2011, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: Rois on February 19, 2011, 10:15:41 AM
Was in a restaurant on Parnell Sq - stepped out and got taxi.
Went to Doheny & Nesbitt's - stepped out and got taxi.
Def no complaints.
Misnomer?
Rois obviously dines well.
http://www.chapteronerestaurant.com/
Indeed - and beautiful it was too.
Quote from: Denn Forever on February 19, 2011, 02:32:58 PM
Quote from: gallsman on February 19, 2011, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: Rois on February 19, 2011, 10:15:41 AM
Was in a restaurant on Parnell Sq - stepped out and got taxi.
Went to Doheny & Nesbitt's - stepped out and got taxi.
Def no complaints.
Misnomer?
Rois obviously dines well.
http://www.chapteronerestaurant.com/
That rules you out Denn, she won't like Ababrakebabra!
Ah, it's on the square! Eddie Rocket's is the best you'll get on Parnell Street!
I said Parnell Sq and you even highlighted it !
You brought Parnell St into it yourself.
Quote from: armaghniac on February 19, 2011, 02:11:33 PM
QuoteIts great that you can now get a taxi in Dublin when you need it, its just a pity they cant do something about the standard of car used.
They've brought in the 9 year rule, so the older crocks will disappear as their licence renewal date comes around. Mind you this is a rather simplistic measure, a well kept 12 year old Merc might make a lovely taxi.
They are talking about getting rid of the 9 year rule now in favour of a tougher NCT. I think there should be a 5 year rule if they are going to charge the current rates.