If barriers to entry are to be introduced, I think they should focus on the standard of both car and driver. A maximum age for cars, a uniform colour and a driver that actually knows his/her way around the city/town rather than just how to type a name into a SatNav.
Looking at how every other aspect of Irish society is wrapped up in cosy, crony cartel I'm sure they are confused as to why their industry is exposed to the full rigours of competition.
I'm confused, according to taxi drivers they want a ban on new plates being issued because there isn't enough work going around and drivers cannot not make a living
So if there isn't enough work going around and drivers cannot make a living, why are so many people applying to get their plates and become taxi drivers?
Perhaps it is because we remember when the taxi industry was the same cosy, crony cartel and taxi drivers and their unions did nothing to address this issue. They had it good enough, for long enough, and did nothing to change the situation. Perhaps if they had taken a more progressive view of the market (and its customer) 10 - 15 years ago they might not be where they are now.
I'm confused, according to taxi drivers they want a ban on new plates being issued because there isn't enough work going around and drivers cannot not make a living
So if there isn't enough work going around and drivers cannot make a living, why are so many people applying to get their plates and become taxi drivers?
On Saturday evening some friends were asked by their Taxi Driver "what's the difference between a Taxi Driver and a Baby?" the answer being he said "eventually a Baby will stop crying!!" oh how they laughted. I think he got a good tip too, great stategy for increasing revenue above the €10 mark!!
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