Taxi Driver Online
http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/

angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31185		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  captain cab [ Wed Apr 12, 2017 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
Taxi drivers angry at costly 'enforced' card machines

Taxi drivers in Jersey are angry at government plans forcing them to install card machines in their cars, which they would have to pay for.

The technology can cost more than £200, but the Transport Minister could sign proposals off in the next two weeks.

Currently, only around 25 out of 150 rank taxis have a card facility.

Many drivers think the machines boost business, but others are saying "we don't want it".

However, there is widespread support from taxi drivers at the Airport.

There is no cash point at arrivals and Chris Gouyette, from Jersey Taxi Drivers Association, says drivers have already made they move because they realise some passengers "need" the machines.

Jersey Airport has told ITV News they are planning to install a new cash point at arrivals within three months.

But, if plans go ahead all taxis will have to have a card machine by the end of October.

Private hire cab companies say most of their cars have card machines and they aim to have all drivers equipped with them soon.

source: http://www.itv.com/news/channel/2017-04 ... -machines/
Author:  ven2112 [ Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
this trade is fooked tbh :roll: gotta pick these up, gotta pick dogs up ffs , where will it end, any other drivers think they are just "slaves" then ?
Author:  youbeenbusy [ Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
Those guys are stuck in a time warp .
40 years in the trade and no one has asked if he takes card,
bull sh-ite .
Author:  187ums [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
And there some on here that would say that it's the Asians who dodge tax by being cash only!!!
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 7:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
I can't imaging anywhere in the UK, other than maybe London, that has a higher proportion of extremely rich people than Jersey.

Only a fool would want to drive a cab there that doesn't take cards.
Author:  Sussex [ Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
187ums wrote:
And there some on here that would say that it's the Asians who dodge tax by being cash only!!!

Of all the places, Jersey would be the last place in the UK to worry about tax.

https://www.gov.je/LifeEvents/MovingToJ ... s/Tax.aspx
Author:  edders23 [ Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
youbeenbusy wrote:
Those guys are stuck in a time warp .
40 years in the trade and no one has asked if he takes card,
bull sh-ite .



I used to get asked once or twice a month am now paying through the nose for a cc machine and have done just 1 card transaction since xmas :sad:

people will only use credit card if it is Cheaper than cash or the same as cash but they get cashback off the card

credit card companies expect businesses to accept less money on transactions on the promise of more work but you will only convert customers not gain extra trade :sad:

and the bankers are making tons of cash out of you
Author:  sasha [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
edders23 wrote:
or the same as cash but they get cashback off the card
I had one, fare of £5 paying by card.
She says 'put £25 in' - nice tip I thought so I questioned the amount. Turns out she wanted ME to give her £20 cashback !!, Then argues that shops do it so I should as well :x
Author:  grandad [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
sasha wrote:
edders23 wrote:
or the same as cash but they get cashback off the card
I had one, fare of £5 paying by card.
She says 'put £25 in' - nice tip I thought so I questioned the amount. Turns out she wanted ME to give her £20 cashback !!, Then argues that shops do it so I should as well :x

You can't give cash back unless the card people authorise it.
Author:  youbeenbusy [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
Quote:
I used to get asked once or twice a month am now paying through the nose for a cc machine and have done just 1 card transaction since xmas :sad:

people will only use credit card if it is Cheaper than cash or the same as cash but they get cashback off the card

credit card companies expect businesses to accept less money on transactions on the promise of more work but you will only convert customers not gain extra trade :sad:


https://sumup.co.uk/?gclid=CK3t-viyq9MCFcE_GwodSEUHkQ

I use this card machine , i work off the ranks and take on average £100 a month with it , 2% is
what i am charged by the company. The money is usually in my banks 3/4 days later.
Author:  cheshirebest [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
Not wishing to advertise for anyone but I use CabApp for CC jobs.

You can download it on your mobile and it's quite easy to use.

You get paid within 24 hours direct into your bank account.

Only issue I have had is with Visa cards which need more processing and can cause issues.
Author:  Chris the Fish [ Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: angry at costly 'enforced' card machines
cheshirebest wrote:
Not wishing to advertise for anyone but I use CabApp for CC jobs.

You can download it on your mobile and it's quite easy to use.

You get paid within 24 hours direct into your bank account.

Only issue I have had is with Visa cards which need more processing and can cause issues.

Me too.

To resolve the issues buy the card reader (one off payment) and it's all sorted.
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/