The vetting process relates to the applicant but taxis and taxi plates are openly for sale and rent on Done Deal. I don’t know whether the vetting process extends to the actual drivers in these instances. I would have my doubts.Gardai currently vet all applicants for a Taxi licence. Whether that vetting process is fit and proper is another story. It also has to be renewed every 5 years and again, the Gardai need to approve that a person is a fit and proper person to hold such a licence.
In order to operate legally as a taxi driver, you have to have a specific licence and that application is vetted by the Gardai.The vetting process relates to the applicant but taxis and taxi plates are openly for sale and rent on Done Deal. I don’t know whether the vetting process extends to the actual drivers in these instances. I would have my doubts.
That can be said about those working in just about any industry or sector (except teachers and nurses, they are all heroic and selfless).Most taxi drivers in my experience are decent people ... but there are a few bad apples.
I’ve never noticed a discrepancy between a driver and a likeness on the display. Taxis generally appear roadworthy to my eye. No fuming exhausts or bald tyres.NTA in fairness are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to licencing and have been sued in the past, successfully, where they have refused to grant a licence. They also do carry out inspections but just don't have enough inspectors.
It should be a bail condition, there should be provision for temporary suspension. After all presumed innocent people suspected of crime may be imprisoned before trial if certain conditions are met.I’ve never noticed a discrepancy between a driver and a likeness on the display. Taxis generally appear roadworthy to my eye. No fuming exhausts or bald tyres.
I complained to NTA once about a driver having his boot full of his own stuff and no room for my suitcase. NTA issued a verbal warning and a €25 fine within three weeks. By the standards of Irish public administration this is excellent.
It’s impossible for the NTA to suspend a licence in advance of a criminal conviction. The constitution is very clear on the presumption of innocence and the right to earn a living.
You could use the TFI Taxi Driver Check app https://www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-taxi/driver-check-app/You can take steps to reduce risks:-
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