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how would one go about getting a PSV license for Cork?

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  • 27-04-2009 4:36pm
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    corcaigh07
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    just wondering as there is a good few taxi vacanies in the Echo and I think I would enjoy it. Is there a test involved like Dublin and how hard would it be? i used to live in Cork and i live in West Cork so have a decent knowledge of the city.

    any help would be great, cheers.


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    minidazzler
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    I don't know the answer to the question, but in reality there is no money in Taxi's these day's, there are way too many as it is.


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054861249

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055261408&referrerid=59211


    A quick search showed these up though.


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    Dan Dare
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    Minidazzler is correct, there are far too many taxies in Cork at the moment, there is no money to be made. I am not a taxi driver.:(


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    corcaigh07
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    but if you work for a cabbie company, you got nothing to lose....


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    Trojan911
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    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    just wondering as there is a good few taxi vacanies in the Echo and I think I would enjoy it. Is there a test involved like Dublin and how hard would it be? i used to live in Cork and i live in West Cork so have a decent knowledge of the city.

    any help would be great, cheers.

    To answer your question,

    Go to your local Garda Station, ask for a small PSV application form, fill it out & return it with whatever ID docs etc. You will need a general knowledge of Cork City especially Garda Stations & A&E hospitals for your test.

    You will also be vetted so if you were out of the country for a bit you will need a clearance cert form the country you were in to say you are conviction free. You will also need a tax clearance cert to say you are up to date on your taxes etc (contact revenue for that).

    Think the fee is €12 if you are just getting the SPSV licence and driving for others.

    I have one & drove a hack in West Cork for a buddy to help him out two years ago for a couple of days a week. I don't drive these days but it is a handy licence to have.

    Hope that helps.


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