Surveys - Commuting & Transport

Victor

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PhoenixParker

Thanks Victor.

The Survey is:

Irish Travel Pattern Survey 2012

My name: Niamh Rabbitt
Supervisors Name: Bidisha Ghosh
Institution: Trinity

All answers will be treated in the strictest confidence.

The survey takes about 15minutes to complete.

To encourage people to answer it, I am also running a competition.

You can win:

1st Prize: €250 one4all shopping voucher.
2nd Prize: €100 one4all shopping voucher.

Other prizes: Members of GoCar are also eligible two win two GoCar vouchers of €100 and €50.

If you complete it before the 15th March 2012.

PhoenixParker

Thanks Guys.
Great response as always from boards.ie people!

brazilw

Hi Guys

I'm doing a survey about transport apps and communicting carbon emissions for my PhD. The survey takes about 10 minutes and there is a €100 On4All voucher being offered for the competition winner.

I would really appreciate it if you could give me your feedback by taking part in the survey

Just follow this link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C97798C

gerdee

Hello all,

The survey is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B569F5M

My name: Gerard Deenihan
Supervisor: Dr. Brian Caulfield
Institution: Trinity College, Dublin

The aim of this survey is to get the views of the general public (both cyclist and non-cyclists) on cycling in Ireland. The results from this survey can then be utilised to provide better facilities that improve the cycling environment for existing cyclists and also encourage people to cycle who may not have previously considered cycling as a viable mode of transport. All answers will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

The survey will take about 2-3 minutes to complete.

Every response is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

wise01

brazilw wrote: »

Hi Guys

I'm doing a survey about transport apps and communicting carbon emissions for my PhD. The survey takes about 10 minutes and there is a €100 On4All voucher being offered for the competition winner.

I would really appreciate it if you could give me your feedback by taking part in the survey

Just follow this link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C97798C

ClovenHoof

Hi Guys

I'm doing a survey about transport apps and communicting carbon emissions for my PhD. The survey takes about 10 minutes and there is a €100 On4All voucher being offered for the competition winner.

I would really appreciate it if you could give me your feedback by taking part in the survey

Just follow this link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C97798C

Propaganda.

Dcaru

This survey is for my Master Thesis and I would really appreciate if car users who commute to Dublin would take a few moments to complete it.

The survey is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7WRQZ3J

Thank you for your time

Grolschevik

Dcaru wrote: »

This survey is for my Master Thesis and I would really appreciate if car users who commute to Dublin would take a few moments to complete it.

The survey is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7WRQZ3J

Thank you for your time

You need to put in a couple of boxes to tick if your answer is "other" plus explanation. Otherwise the survey thinks you haven't answered a question.

mayo_lad

hi lad's
i and a group of students in ul are currently undertaking a project to develop a new product for bicycle's as part of our work we are conducting a small survey on security and new product development, could any one intrested in taking this survey please use the link below to take it

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WKSK5X5

Cycle Designer

Hi,

As part of a studen design project I am researching the opinions and lifestyle of cycling commuters with particular emphasis on equipment storage and security.

I have commissioned a survey which interested parties may wish to participate in.

Here's the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BWZF6P3


If you're not that into cycling then it may not be for you.

Apologies and thanks in advance.

CD

mull

I am in the process of planning a business that offers people a different way of getting home after having a few drinks. Instead of calling a taxi, customers will be able to call a driver who will meet them at their location and drive them home in the customer’s own car.

Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Have your say be completing the SHORT and anonymous survey at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/personaldriver

Thanks

murphym7

mull wrote: »

I am in the process of planning a business that offers people a different way of getting home after having a few drinks. Instead of calling a taxi, customers will be able to call a driver who will meet them at their location and drive them home in the customer’s own car.

Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Have your say be completing the SHORT and anonymous survey at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/personaldriver

Thanks

Not sure if you know this or not but the idea isn’t exactly a new one. It’s been done in Dublin already, not sure if they are still in business, doubt it though. It has been working all over the world, very popular in the UK. Quick Google search will show you.

Here is a previous thread on it.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055250131

mull

Yes, it was in Dublin before - a company called carhome.ie - but they are not trading anymore. It's around the world in a few different guises e.g. Scooterman in England.

Personally, I think it would be a great service to offer so I'm interested in hearing what other people think.

Losty Dublin

You are going to have three issues here. Firstly, you may need a valid PSV licence and insurance as you are offering the service driving people around "for hire or reward". Secondly, can you offer this service cheaper than a taxi can and lastly, in relation to the service itself, they will need a means of getting between hirings. A foldaway pushbike is okay for cycling a couple of miles by day but it won't cut the cheese at night if you are the wrong side of the city. Solve them all and may have a chance.

Valetta

Are there really that many people nowadays who drive to the pub and then look for an alternative to get home?

CIE

Valetta wrote: »

Are there really that many people nowadays who drive to the pub and then look for an alternative to get home?

It's funny that pubs are designed to be driven to for the most part. At least back when people used horses, the horses didn't get drunk.

stylee

Hi Guys,

I am currently trying to carry out market research in the taxi industry in order to complete a final year project for college.

Does anyone know on here any of the answers to these questions?
Any information whatsoever would be greatly appreciated!
It would also be great to hear from any taxi drivers who could provide such information also?

Thanks!

Questions:
1. How do taxi drivers join up with taxi companies & the benefits of doing so
2. Do taxi drivers have to pay a certain percentage to belong to a taxi company? If so, is this a large percentage of their fares gained or do they have to pay a set fee for membership?

Losty Dublin

stylee wrote: »

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1. How do taxi drivers join up with taxi companies & the benefits of doing so

It's as simple as contacting them and hiring a radio from them for a weekly fee. Some of them use enhanced radio data heads and some again use GPS based units.

The benefits of using radios are that people can phone bookings to pick them up and businesses can set up accounts with radio companies; both offer drivers additional sources of fares as well as allowing drivers to be able to track work and fares via the radio. Radio fares have the added security of being a slightly safer pick up insofar as you have some idea there won't be messers, runners or unpaid fares and some comeback in the event of a punter being messy. In the case of account work it is paid via cheque/credit transfer so you are carrying less cash on hand. I know of some radio companies who are happy to hand out infinite radios as the rental from these makes up the majority of their income.

For areas who rely on hackney's, radio/firm bookings are your sole source of fares.

stylee wrote: »

2. Do taxi drivers have to pay a certain percentage to belong to a taxi company? If so, is this a large percentage of their fares gained or do they have to pay a set fee for membership?

You don't belong to the company; instead they act as a conduit for fares to both drivers and phone in clients in return for a weekly rental. These days it's from €40-€110 depending on the firm and the fares/accounts they service; the higher would be the likes of VIP, Cab 2000, Citycab/8202020, NRC, Blue while the likes of a Bray Cabs/Mill/SCR cabs would charge less.

Some companies charge a % of account fares worked by the driver. others charge a commission on top of the fares reported on and some are contend with the rental money. A few do all three! Some accounts would carry varied discounts compared to other firms serviced by the same company. These range from no call out fees levied to one or two state accounts being charged per KM traveled.

Mrs OBumble

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Secondly, can you offer this service cheaper than a taxi can

No, it just needs to be cheaper than
- cost of getting there to start with (sometimes this bit is zero)
- plus a taxi home that night
- plus the cost & inconvenience of the person not having their own car the next morning.

Called Dial-a-driver where I come from, and useful part of the transport landscape.

mull

I'm currently investigating the PSV license with the National Transport Authority - I haven't got a definite answer yet. Insurance will be a factor definitely, but I've had a few preliminary quotes and they're not out of this world.

As Mrs O'Bumble pointed out, it will be cheaper in comparison to a night out that requires a taxi to the pub and another taxi home. It also saves the convenience of having to collect a car the next day and gives peace of mind by eliminating the worry about leaving a car in an unfamiliar place overnight where it could be vulnerable to theft, vandalism, clamping etc.

As for getting between jobs, you can get mini collapsible scooters that can be put into a heavy duty bag and put in the boot of the car- like the one shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR2_Rvk2Q4k ! This is how the Scooterman service in England works.

Cheers for the feedback people!

slimjimmc

Just wondering how would you handle a situation where the car you're driving back is not road worthy (untaxed, bald tyres, blown lamps, etc)? As driver you have legal responsibilities no matter who owns the car, so will you check every car for basic compliance?

Losty Dublin

mull wrote: »

As for getting between jobs, you can get mini collapsible scooters that can be put into a heavy duty bag and put in the boot of the car- like the one shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR2_Rvk2Q4k ! This is how the Scooterman service in England works.

Cheers for the feedback people!

Not wanting to diss it entirely but do the ball park figures here.

The scooter will cost you money and you're insurance will need to cover you for your own car, a moped and to drive any amount of third party cars. You are going to have a hell of a lot of downtime before and after pick ups, especially when they involve long distances to and from jobs. They won't all be local so the wee scooter will not get you there too quickly if it's one side of town to the other. To make up for this, your fee to the client is going to need to be significant enough to make it worthwhile for you to earn a half decent wage from it yet cheaper than they getting a cab home and to pick up their car the day after.

In all likelihood your customer base is going to be mainly ad hoc calls which means that it's going to be unpredictable; if you are out on a scooter taking bookings will be awkward at times. I'm not holding out a lot of hope here to be honest but if you reckon it's worth a bash then go for it

foggy_lad

CIE wrote: »

It's funny that pubs are designed to be driven to for the most part. At least back when people used horses, the horses didn't get drunk.

But even back then there was a just as serious offence of being drunk in charge of animals:)

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

No, it just needs to be cheaper than
- cost of getting there to start with (sometimes this bit is zero)
- plus a taxi home that night
- plus the cost & inconvenience of the person not having their own car the next morning.

Called Dial-a-driver where I come from, and useful part of the transport landscape.

In Ireland most people will still be intoxicated the next morning to such an extent that they are unfit to drive.

baalthor

mull wrote: »

Yes, it was in Dublin before - a company called carhome.ie - but they are not trading anymore. It's around the world in a few different guises e.g. Scooterman in England.

Personally, I think it would be a great service to offer so I'm interested in hearing what other people think.

It was originally called Slán Abhaile. I knew an English person in Dublin who used it quite a bit: probably the only Irish phrase they ever used ...

baalthor

Just one other thing to consider: since it was last in operation here, there's been a vast increase in the number of taxis.

MarkyMark22

Hi guys, just wondering if I could get your opinions on the new transport bridge currently being built near Marlborough Street in Dublin City and who do you believe it should be named after?

http://www.dublincity.ie/RoadsandTraffic/MajorTransportProjects/Documents/Marlborough_Street_Bridge_Synopsis_-_Aug_2011[1].pdf

http://www.dublincity.ie/ROADSANDTRAFFIC/MAJORTRANSPORTPROJECTS/Pages/MarlboroughStreetPublic.aspx

http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0419/383295-name-sought-for-new-dublin-bridge/

http://www.broadsheet.ie/2013/04/17/dublins-new-bridge/

I'm currently working on a college project regarding this bridge and if someone would be willing to be interviewed via PM that would be great!

Look forward to hearing your views! Thanks..

vicwatson

MarkyMark22 wrote: »

Hi guys, just wondering if I could get your opinions on the new transport bridge currently being built near Marlborough Street in Dublin City and who do you believe it should be named after?

http://www.dublincity.ie/RoadsandTraffic/MajorTransportProjects/Documents/Marlborough_Street_Bridge_Synopsis_-_Aug_2011[1].pdf

http://www.dublincity.ie/ROADSANDTRAFFIC/MAJORTRANSPORTPROJECTS/Pages/MarlboroughStreetPublic.aspx

http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0419/383295-name-sought-for-new-dublin-bridge/

http://www.broadsheet.ie/2013/04/17/dublins-new-bridge/

I'm currently working on a college project regarding this bridge and if someone would be willing to be interviewed via PM that would be great!

Look forward to hearing your views! Thanks..

From 19th April - "The deadline for public submissions for naming the transport bridge at Marlborough St closed today at 5pm."

I think Bram Stoker Bridge sounds great !

MarkyMark22

vicwatson wrote: »

From 19th April - "The deadline for public submissions for naming the transport bridge at Marlborough St closed today at 5pm."

I think Bram Stoker Bridge sounds great !

Haha, I wasn't looking for you guys to make submissions. Just who you thought was personally deserving of the title.

The Bram Stoker Bridge... Something for the public to sink their teeth into.

(Very bad pun intended).

markpb

I wish the bridges were just called after the roads they connect, eg Marlborough St bridge. Most people I know in Dublin have no idea what the existing bridges are called except the Ha'penny bridge.

cgarrad

markpb wrote: »

Most people I know in Dublin have no idea what the existing bridges are called except the Ha'penny bridge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dublin_bridges_and_tunnels#Bridges_over_the_Liffey