Can a taxi driver smoke in his or her car?

Jeremy Sproket · 16-12-2021 9:54pm #1

Since a taxi is a "work place" and essentially a form of public transport, I imagine that they are forbidden from smoking in their vehicles.

When parked up, I observed a taxi with an arm outstretched from the driver side window and puffs of smoke coming out. Minutes later, the butt was thrown out the window.

I have it on dash camera. I am considering reporting the driver to the council or litter warden and whoever deals with breaches of smoking regulations. I have crystal clear footage of the registration plate, the taxi plate number and an image of the driver getting into his vehicle. This was at a drive through car park.

Would you report in the same situation?

HeidiHeidi · 16-12-2021 9:58pm

How do you not have a permanent headache from all these difficult/problematic situations you find yourself witnessing (and videoing)?

HBC08 · 16-12-2021 9:59pm

You can report all you like,it might make you feel better and I personally don't like the litter aspect of it.

However,you need to realise nothing will happen and you're not in Sweden now

mada999 · 16-12-2021 10:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223188/can-a-taxi-driver-smoke-in-his-or-her-car

nah couldnt be arsed... there's worse to be mad about in this world lol .....

Car99 · 16-12-2021 10:02pm

Jeremy are you Mr Fegelin

16-12-2021 10:03pm

I'm not sure how annoyed I need to be here. What brand of cigarette was it?

Donald Trump · 16-12-2021 10:08pm

OP, you need to become more acquainted with the films of Mr. Charles Bronson (the actor that is) and learn a few ways to sort out these issues yourself on the spot

If that doesn't work, you could also try reading a bit about the gangster Charles Bronson for a few other tips on how to sort out these issues

16-12-2021 10:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118333843#Comment_118333843

Or set up a '5 Bajillion Reasons Not To Visit Dublin' YouTube Channel. NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: Man Drops Cigarette Butt From Window Of Car

CGI_Livia_Soprano · 17-12-2021 12:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223188/can-a-taxi-driver-smoke-in-his-or-her-car

Would this happen to be in Dublin? I’ve noticed that taxi drivers from Dublin, particularly, tend to be extremely scruffy and unprofessional. Usually their cars and navy gilets stink of fags and the language out some of them would make a sailor blush. “****” this and “****” that. “Yeh culchie prick” this or “you can bite the back of me bollix” that. It wouldn’t surprise me if they smoke in their cars as well.

Personally I always prefer to get lifts from Nigerian taxi drivers.

HBC08 · 17-12-2021 12:20am

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It's well established that Dublin is a kip but I wouldn't use the above as an example.

Go anywhere in ireland or indeed most places and you'll get the same,no big deal.

CGI_Livia_Soprano · 17-12-2021 12:26am

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Yeah I don’t know. I have been all over this island and, in my opinion, taxi drivers from Dublin are amongst the worst people to spend time with in the country. Vulgar and proudly ignorant with chips on each shoulder about virtually any topic you dare to approach. We’ve all had to listen to a Dublin taxi driving ranting about Nigerians, or Yoko Ono, or Muslims. Stinking the place out.

HBC08 · 17-12-2021 12:30am

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I can't actually disagree with you here,I've had the same experience. You're definitely going to meet a higher amount of dislikable people in Dublin in general.

CGI_Livia_Soprano · 17-12-2021 12:38am

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I’m not au fait with the ins and outs of taxi driver qualification (bar buying a plate and a full driving licence) but I think that there should be some sort of taxi driver school for drivers to be accredited and trained with customers service skills.

From the curriculum they would learn why driving in a Man United shirt looks unprofessional, not to use racial slurs in front of customers and where fag butts should be thrown (the bin).

17-12-2021 1:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223188/can-a-taxi-driver-smoke-in-his-or-her-car

was he working at the time?

Perhaps he was on a break and sitting in his own vehicle?

But great you have it on video, perhaps call into your local Garda station, and your local TDs office, just in case the lazy guards don't investigate your complaint

endacl · 17-12-2021 1:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058223188/can-a-taxi-driver-smoke-in-his-or-her-car

Off you pop. Best of luck with your future endeavours...

https://www.klm.ie/search/offers?pax=1:0:0:0:0:0:0:0&cabinClass=ECONOMY&activeConnection=0&connections=DUB:A:20211218%3EGOT:A-GOT:A%3EDUB:A&bookingFlow=LEISURE

17-12-2021 1:21am

No if this is anything to go by

http://www.taxi.ie/no-smoking-taxi-drivers-ireland.shtml

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/taxi-driver-is-fined-550-for-smoking-while-in-his-cab-1.446560

17-12-2021 1:28am

Have you ever considered writing some fanfiction, OP?

Gregor Samsa · 17-12-2021 9:42am

Throw the video up there, op. 😉

Jeremy Sproket · 17-12-2021 5:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118335628#Comment_118335628

Can I show the picture of the driver too?

I have a crystal clear picture of his face.

corner of hells · 17-12-2021 6:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118338984#Comment_118338984

Yeah , go for it , stick up a picture of your own head too , just for future reference.

Jeremy Sproket · 17-12-2021 6:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118334879#Comment_118334879

Irrelevant, it's a place of work and a form of transport open to the public.

Jeremy Sproket · 17-12-2021 6:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118339063#Comment_118339063

Why? Why should I violate my own privacy?

corner of hells · 17-12-2021 6:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118339067#Comment_118339067

Just in case I'm scratching my arse or eating with my mouth open around town and you get offended.

I'd like to be able to recognise you in advance.

Jeremy Sproket · 17-12-2021 6:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118339089#Comment_118339089

Not really the same as violating the smoking ban and littering.

The former is up to a €3,000 fine and the latter is a lesser fine, not sure how much but could be ca. €120.

Jeremy Sproket · 17-12-2021 6:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118339091#Comment_118339091

To whom do I make a report for smoking in the taxi?

corner of hells · 17-12-2021 6:15pm

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Joe .

standardg60 · 17-12-2021 6:16pm

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Even better if it has footage of him taking a long cool drag, with a breathe it deep life is short i'm in flavour country look, before nonchalantly flicking it away while putting his Marlboro Man hat back on

Gregor Samsa · 17-12-2021 6:17pm

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Of course, why not? Post it up. You recorded it in a public place, no one has an expectation of privacy out in public.

If you are concerned, though, just edit out the bit with his face.

kravmaga · 17-12-2021 6:18pm

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On that last sentence, I think this video is very apt from The Savage Eye- Taxi drivers in Dublin , lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwqAZki4uZc&ab_channel=yokeman

17-12-2021 6:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118339064#Comment_118339064

Note always it isn't.

kravmaga · 17-12-2021 6:23pm

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Stick it up on Tiktok or U Tube for the craic , lol

endacl · 17-12-2021 6:23pm

Just passed by a taxi with a non standard reg plate here Jeremy. One of those 3d jobs. The plate, that is. Not the taxi. Which was itself appropriately 3d.

I’d say you’d have creamed your knickers with indignation if you’d seen it.

😁

Greyfox · 17-12-2021 6:32pm

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Yes but he wasn't working when you seen him, for all you know he could of been finished for the day. Sounds to me like your trying to win a prize for the silliest complaint of the year. Perhaps you might be able to find something better to do

Gregor Samsa · 17-12-2021 6:33pm

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But I bet you don’t have a video of this… this crime, e?

Unlike the OP who definitely has a video of everything they’ve ever seen. They just don’t post them up, because, as the corollary of the old saying goes: a thousand words is worth a picture.

mrslancaster · 17-12-2021 7:00pm

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There's regulations that prohibit smoking in a work place but if the taxi is empty, is it still considered a workplace?

TBH, I never thought I'd say this, but I feel sorry for taxi drivers - they must be stressed to high heaven seeing their business disappearing and we're lucky there's any taxis around at all after the past few years.

buried · 17-12-2021 7:07pm

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9We2XsVZfc

TheRepentent · 17-12-2021 7:09pm

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As long as the scuttery threads stay in AH , we can safely ignore

endacl · 17-12-2021 7:21pm

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I’d have it on the dashcam. Fecked if I’d be bothered looking at it though!

17-12-2021 7:31pm

You should have confronted them. What a monster. I bet he gets up to all sorts in his taxi. The swine!

pappyodaniel · 17-12-2021 7:42pm

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So you want to do a working man out of 3grand just before Xmas? He's not hurting anyone, especially you so I'd recommend you just get on with your life.