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Left phone in taxi

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  • 07-11-2015 3:41pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Last night on my way home from the city I managed to leave my iphone 6 in a taxi. When I attempted to ring the phone afterwards, it was turned off (not a good sign).
    However, I did get a receipt which contains the vehicle reg number and taxi license number.
    Does anyone know if there is a way for me to get in contact with the driver to ask for the iphone to be returned?
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  • Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    You could try this but I don't know if it gives driver details.
    https://www.transportforireland.ie/taxi/check-if-a-taxi-driver-is-properly-licensed/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,926 ✭✭✭davo10


    Do you have "find my iPhone" app?


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 20,653 CMod ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    Maybe a passenger took it?


  • Registered Users Posts: 802 ✭✭✭SchrodingersCat


    Thanks for all the responses.
    @davo10, the find my iphone app was enabled, but unfortunately doesnt work when the phone was turned off :-(
    @amdublin, it is possible that another passenger took the phone. However, I rang the phone very shortly after leaving the taxi and it was turned off. I believe it was too short a time for him to pick up another fare. Secondly, I was left off in a remote-ish area of Dublin. The chances of the taxi getting flagged down shortly after me getting out are slim. Thirdly, I was in the front seat. I would assume that the driver would have seen the passenger find the iphone beside them.

    @mordeith, thanks, Ive tried that and it gives the name of the driver, but no contact details. I will give it to the guards and see if they can help.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,926 ✭✭✭davo10


    Thanks for all the responses.
    @davo10, the find my iphone app was enabled, but unfortunately doesnt work when the phone was turned off :-(
    @amdublin, it is possible that another passenger took the phone. However, I rang the phone very shortly after leaving the taxi and it was turned off. I believe it was too short a time for him to pick up another fare. Secondly, I was left off in a remote-ish area of Dublin. The chances of the taxi getting flagged down shortly after me getting out are slim. Thirdly, I was in the front seat. I would assume that the driver would have seen the passenger find the iphone beside them.

    @mordeith, thanks, Ive tried that and it gives the name of the driver, but no contact details. I will give it to the guards and see if they can help.

    As soon as it is switched on, find my iPhone pins the location.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭liam7831


    Maybe it fell on the ground when you got out of the taxi?


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 irishneo


    have you got phone insurance??
    just claim a new one.


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