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Case No. 16085Failure to accept card payments (taxi regulations) · Co. Cork

Taxi driver with 'cash only' policy appeals licence revocation

William Wyse, a taxi driver in Cork, appealed the revocation of his PSV licence over his refusal to accept card payments. On 13 September 2024 he told Cork District Court that he has had no bank account since the economic crash of 2010 and so cannot take card payments, although he has two card machines in his taxi. Gardaí said they had met him informally to discuss his situation, and he has received fixed penalty notices for not accepting card payments, which he has not paid. Judge Dorgan adjourned the appeal to 28 November to allow for submissions from the State.

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Key facts

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What happened
William Wyse appealed the revocation of his PSV licence over his refusal to accept card payments.
Where
The appeal was heard at Cork District Court.
When
Wyse appeared before the court on 13 September 2024.
Cause
  • Wyse said he has not had a bank account since the economic crash of 2010.
  • Wyse said he cannot take card payments because he has no bank account.
Other details
Wyse has two card machines in his taxi that he says he cannot use without a bank account.
Investigation
Gardaí said they took an informal approach and met Wyse to discuss his situation.
Charges
  • Wyse has received fixed penalty notices for not accepting payments in his taxi and has not paid the fines.
  • The judge put to Wyse that he was not in compliance with the law on card payments.
In court
Judge Dorgan adjourned the case until 28 November to allow for submissions from the State.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWilliam Wyse appealed the revocation of his PSV licence. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe appeal was heard at Cork District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenWyse appeared before the court on the day of the report. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeWyse has not had a bank account since the economic crash of 2010. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeWyse says he cannot take payment by card because he has no bank account. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they had taken a nicely nicely approach and met Wyse to discuss his predicament. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe judge put to Wyse that he was not in compliance with the law on card payments. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeWyse has received fixed penalty notices for not accepting payments in his taxi and has opted not to pay the fines. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Dorgan adjourned the case until 28 November to allow for submissions from the State. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherWyse has two functioning card machines in his taxi but cannot use them without a bank account. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Taxi driver with 'cash only' policy appeals after having licence revoked

    Reports the appeal before Cork District Court of the revocation of William Wyse's PSV licence over his refusal to accept card payments; the case was adjourned to 28 November.

    suspect, William Wyse, late 60s, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Wyse