Ireland’s taxi driver check app is a new service from the National Transport Authority that allows taxi users to verify that the vehicle they are about to hire has been registered correctly and that the driver has the appropriate licence to operate the vehicle. Users can search by the car registration number, the vehicle taxi licence number, the driver licence number or by scanning appropriate QR codes. The current driver and vehicle information can be displayed to help ensure user’s safety. If information is incorrect, it’s possible to submit a report. There is also the facility to email a friend with trip details.
Please be advised that personal user data may be compromised through the use of this application on a jail broken device.
Coverage:
Ireland’s licenced taxis, hackneys, limos and PSVs are covered by this app including rural locations as well as cities such as Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. Please note, some drivers have yet to register with the checker so they will not appear until such time as they have.
The developers of the app do not allow screenshots of the drivers info. This is useful when checking a drivers credentials. If screenshots are not allowed this obviously means they have something to hide. It gives a bad impression to the app and to all taxi drivers.
Putting passengers in danger
Just Megs
They've updated the app and it's no longer an option to screenshot the drivers details so you can send them to someone and make them aware of the car you're in, the driver etc. really just putting people in danger and allowing people to drive using other peoples licences when you can't see their image on the app and share your journey. Given recent court cases surrounding taxi drivers attacking passengers this is so disheartening to see TFI putting people in further danger.
Taxi driver
Skibbereen pirate
I'm a taxi driver and the app does work , I check my own cars to make sure drivers registered , the only reason a driver doesn't show up is if he/her hasn't registered on the car or are illegal drivers or the car isn't licensed then report that using their number plate
Vital for passenger safety
bdeithrick
Brilliant Taxi Driver App for making sure taxi is insured and Driver is licensed and linked to the Taxi. You can then send the details via WhatsApp or email to your nearest and dearest. This app makes Ireland’s Taxi service world class and making safety in your hands.
Performance Improvement
Version 3.1.1
The developer, National Transport Authority, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
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Accessibility
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Information
Size
31.7 MB
Category
Business
Compatibility
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
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