More Taxi nonsense

theibizasun

Prats' Blast

The Island Councillor for Transport, Albert Prats, launched a blistering attack on the big clubs on the island, accusing them of collaborating with "pirate" taxis throughout the summer. The councillor went further and accused them of lying, after during a meeting at the start of the year the clubs denied any knowledge of the existence of unlicensed taxis, and promised to help to stamp them out.

Although not naming any clubs by name, Prats was clearly irate and claimed his inspectors had seen workers from certain clubs organising queues of pirate taxis for their clients. However, whilst claiming to have proof of their actions he admitted he could do nothing to stop it, as the activity of unlicensed taxis was an administrative offence, meaning that those aiding their activity could not be convicted. However, he claimed he would start to increase pressure on them as he pushed to control the situation.

The attack came during a press conference in which the councillor revealed the results of a study into the effectiveness of the taxi service during the summer. He said the results were positive, although waiting times remained a problem. The study amongst 454 users was taken at some of the island's busiest ranks, including the airport, avenida Bartomeu Rossello in Ibiza Town, and the rank in Passeig de ses Fonts in San Antonio.

The latter clocked up the worst results as far as waiting times were concerned, with the average wait on weekends in August around 55 minutes long, doubling the time in Ibiza Town. Prats put this down to the fact the Town Hall in San Antonio had rejected any seasonal licenses for the summer, meaning there were far fewer vehicles. His point was highlighted by the fact the longest queues were witnessed in Ibiza Town, with 145 people waiting in line at the busiest times during August, whilst San Antonio reached 81.

Customers also thought the prices were far too high.

The Spanish were the most frequent users of the service making up 42 per cent of the total, followed by the British at 20 per cent, and with the average user aged 29.7 years.

The most popular journey was from the centre of Ibiza Town to the airport, followed by Ibiza-San Antonio.



"they protect the activity of the illegal taxis. enough hypocrisy" he said.....
 
it´s ridiculous how fast many of those taxi-blokes drive on that ****ing "highway" ...
... many of them go 140, 150 and more ...


ps:
i´m talking about the LEGAL cabdrivers ! ! !
 
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(legal) taxidrivers can earn up to
- 400 euros in 4 hours
- 2000 euros per day
- 60.000 (!!) euros per month (!!!) in summer !?!

http://www.diariodeibiza.es/pitiuse...a-facturar-60000-euros-mes-verano/383968.html
 
"...
Taxi Figures

During a trial between the owner of a taxi and a driver, it has been revealed
that a taxi is able to make around €60,000 per month during the busiest times
of the year.

The trial was brought by the owner of the taxi who claims that,
after he sacked the driver, the former threatened him.

However, the most interesting fact to come out of the trial is the amount
taxis are able to earn in July, August and September,
figures which have largely remained unknown until now.

The driver, who was working just four hours a day for the owner of the taxi,
admitted he made €1,200 in fares during his last three days of work.
This works out at an impressive €100/hour.
Given that most taxis are in operation at least 20 hours a day and seven days a week
during the summer months, this works out at €2,000 a day.

However, it must be remembered that a minimum of two drivers will be needed
to earn this amount, and expenses will need to be taken into account
including petrol, maintenance and the purchase of the vehicle.
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
"...
Firm Denial

The president of one of the island's taxi associations has vigorously denied
that vehicles are able to make up to €60,000 a month during the summer season,
a figure which was quoted in a Diario de Ibiza article two weeks ago.

Joan Mari of Unió Pitiusa del Taxi, criticised the public administrations on the island
for not correcting the figure, whilst calling for the Island Council to carry out
an independent study into salaries, "to clear up the misleading information",
claiming it was all part of a campaign to tarnish taxi's.

His comments were backed by many of the various associations on the island,
with Vicente Prats of the San Jose taxi association explaining that the figure
was exaggerated and that €30,000 (in August) was a more realistic figure,
although this was also on the high side.
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
I would think 30 g is more realistic, Eg A taxi to my house from the airport is about 45€, It takes the driver about an hour round trip, From Santa Eu, $15 & about 20 mins,
Even if you say he is flat out pulling €60 an hr 24 hrs a day for 30 days ( which is un-realistic, the planes all land around the same times, the club`s keep similar hours, that's why there is loads > none ) thats €43200 a month gross, And probably more like €43.20 in winter :eek: They do not mention that bit,

Have a good one
Tim
 
"...
Improved Service

Taxis working out of Ibiza Town will be equipped with GPS by the summer,
according to the president of the taxi association, Vicent Prats.

He revealed the association was currently in negotiation with two companies
to install the system.
He said a decision would be taken in 20 days during a meeting with members,
and the installation process would begin.

As well as ensuring drivers never get lost, :lol: :lol:
the system will also improve the speed of service by ensuring the main office
is always able to locate the nearest available vehicle and send them to the customer ...
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
"...
Summer Season Taxis

A plan was approved last week over the operating of seasonal taxis all over the island.

There will not be a global law in this respect, and each borough may demand
the amount of licences they deem necessary.
The taxis will only be allowed to work a maximum of twelve hours per shift,
with the licences running for two months,
from the middle of July until the middle of September.

For the last two years the Island Councillor for Transport, Albert Prats,
has tried to force temporary licenses around all of the five boroughs.
However, his campaign failed to receive the backing of three of the Town Halls,
with only the Socialist run municipalities of Ibiza Town and San Jose
accepting some licenses, although it fell short of the 150 licenses
Prats wanted to introduce.

The governing board also announced that there will be stricter sanctions
against people operating "pirate" taxis, with fines of €6,000 applicable.
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
"...
“Pirate” Taxis

Due to a lack of funds because of the economic situation,
this year there will only be two police patrols attempting to control the “pirate taxis” –
people using private cars without having the correct licences to act as taxis,
and both have yet to be assigned.

The regular taxi drivers have complained that the “season” for these illegal drivers
has already started and led to several heated discussions between the two parties.

With the implementation of temporary summer licences, the President of the Taxi
Drivers Association believes “that there is no necessity for them
as there is sufficient transport available for everyone”.

A representative of the Transport Department of the Chamber of Commerce said
that “a couple of weeks ago official taxi drivers decided to leave the business
at a discotheque to the pirates, as they were acting with such audacity,
they feared violence”.

In related news this week 96 new temporary licences have been approved to increase
the number of taxis on the island during the summer months,
whereas last year there were only 61 temporary licences granted.

These will be operational in Ibiza Town, San José and San Antonio;
although the latter borough has restricted the time they may be on the roads
from 8:00 p.m. in the evening until 8:00.a.m. in the morning.

During July there will be 46 additional cabs on the streets,
in September a different 50, and in August all 96 will be working.

This is the first time that San Antonio has applied for extra taxis,
and the Transport Minister, Albert Prats, believes that this will lead
to a considerable reduction in waiting times at the ranks when demand is at its highest.

Prats also commented that public transport has improved considerably this year,
with increased services on several of the routes, and that season tickets are available
allowing discounts of up to 40 per cent.
Further information is available on the website mobilitatxeivissa.es
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
correct me

If I'm wrong, bu I'm sure I read somewhere, that a lot of the taxi drivers come over from Spain (The mainland), to Ibiza in the summer?
 
ridiculous long line (like half building long) and waiting time last night
around 9.30pm @ airport ...
 
blackswan555 said:
43200 a month gross, And probably more like �43.20 in winter :eek: They do not mention that bit,

Have a good one
Tim
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A bit late but just noticed..Tim you must be kidding...

43200 in a month is a really a lot...

Even if this number is wrong again, if we say that they make an average of 30000 each month of the summer that's again A LOT !!!! :p
 
"...
“Pirate” Taxis

The five associations of taxi drivers met last week to discuss the problem
of illegal taxis working on the island, and to draft a letter to the Island Councillor
for Transport, Albert Prats. According to the Association, this year there are more
of these illegal taxis than ever, which, in their opinion is due to the lack of inspections
and the fact that the “pirates” have become blasé.

They commented “that there are many arguments and the illegitimate drivers
work side by side with us, as though they have the right to be there,
and are often menacing. There are several groups which operate like a mafia,
and look at us as though to say ‘if you do anything, we'll get you' ”.

The Association reported that they feel cheated, as the promises which were made
last year have not been fulfilled, and after spending a lot of time in meetings
with the appropriate authorities, they are now back to square one.

They believe that the plan which has been implemented for temporary licences
during the summer is working well, but has not served to rid the roads of the “pirates”,
as, in fact, there are more this year than ever as they are not being controlled.
..."
(ibiza-sun)
 
icebaer69 said:
ridiculous long line (like half building long) and waiting time last night
around 9.30pm @ airport ...
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...and there's a bus that flies past them every 20 minutes! If the queue was that long, get the bus into Ibiza town's suburbs and get your taxi from there!
 
"...
Taxis

Almost half a million euros will flow into the coffers of the various Town Halls
with the granting of temporary taxi licences during the summer.

Each driver will have to pay 1,000€ per month whilst on the road,
a considerable increase from the fee of just 40€,
which was previously charged by the Consell.

Even the Town Halls which were previously reticent about increasing the number of taxis
during the summer are now quite keen to join the lucrative gravy train.
Most of these licences will be given to existing permit holders,
who will be able to use vehicles which are up to eight years old.
Permanent taxis currently have to be “retired” at the ripe old age of four.

Although the increase in the number of taxis available during the summer should help
to avoid the necessity for ‘pirate' taxis, most admitted this was now a practice
which would be very difficult to stamp out.
..."
(theibizasun)
 
howardh said:
... get the bus into Ibiza town's suburbs and get your taxi from there!
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feck off :spank: :twisted:

time in ibiza way too precious to waste with annoying stress like this :idea:
(and was watching the line while on the way to rentalcar ! ;) )
 
howardh said:
... bus ... Ibiza ...
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"...
Bus Stops

Bus passengers on the road between Ibiza Town and Santa Eulalia have made
an official complaint about the facilities on this route.

In spite of the high ticket prices charged, there are no shelters to avoid
being soaked in the winter and boiled in the summer.

A couple of years ago the Consell constructed places for the buses to stop,
with pavements and shelters, in five of the fourteen designated halting places,
mainly in the section closest to the city.

Nearer Santa Eulalia there are not even signs to show where the bus stops are
and the timetable is attached to a tree :lol: 8) in one instance, in Can Marçà.

Although the locals are well aware of the timetables, the tourists or new residents are not,
and it is not unusual for the bus to go sailing past whilst passengers are waiting
in the wrong place. :twisted:

The Transport Councillor, Pepa Costa, explained that, once the remodelling of the road
has been completed, then adequate signposting and shelters will be incorporated.

Francisco Vilás, the head of the HF Vilás bus company which operates the routes in and
around Santa Eulalia, responded that it was the Govern which set the price which operators
have to charge and not the individual companies.
Furthermore the provision of adequate bus stops, he continued, was not the responsibility
of his company but of the Consell and it was up to them to install the nine
which are still missing.
However he admitted that the present bus stops were not adequate, were too small
and not always in the right places, but reiterated that it was the Consell which makes
these decisions.

He added that it is scandalous that a large amount of money is spent on subsidies
for public transport in Mallorca, whereas Ibiza is treated like the runt of the litter
and usually left to its own devices.
..."
(theibizasun)
 
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