Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) are taxis, hackneys and limousines. In Ireland, an SPSV license is regulated by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
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A Hackney carriage is more commonly known as a taxi. A hackney carriage is permitted to stand at a taxi rank or it can be hailed on the street or location that they are licensed to operate in. A licensed hackney carriage can undertake pre-booked journeys and do not need to work through a private hire operator.
When it comes to tipping taxi drivers in Ireland, there's no strict rule. However, it's common practice to round up the fare to the nearest euro as a token of gratitude for their service. So, when you reach your destination, you can simply say, “Keep the change!” — easy as pie.
You can easily find buses, taxis, and car rental services to get your Irish escape started. Cork Airport: Located just 8 km from Cork City, this airport is your gateway to the captivating landscapes of the south. Buses, taxis, and car rentals are readily available to whisk you away to the wonders of the region.
You can hail a licensed taxi or find them at a taxi rank, whilst a hackney cab must be hired by phone or in person at a hackney office. A licensed taxi calculate their fares using a taximeter, whilst hackney cabs generally have a fixed price list for their different destinations.
From Driver Rule 54-20 (in PDF): It is against the law to refuse a person based on race, disability, or a destination in New York City. A taxicab driver is required to drive a passenger to any destination in the five boroughs. You can make a refusal complaint by calling 3-1-1.
Yes! Tipping in restaurants in Ireland (and in cafes/pubs where you've had a sit-down meal) is one of the more common situations where a tip is expected. Once the service has been good and once there is no service charge included, of course. How much to tip: In general, a 10% tip is more than acceptable.
The famous London taxis are actually called 'hackney carriages' but in London we just call them 'black cabs/taxis'. London taxi drivers have to pass a special exam called the Knowledge to get their license so if you take a black cab, you can be sure the driver will know the way.