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Cork Taxi Co-op and ABC Taxis have joined forces-Richard Commins

Richard Commins, 23, from Claregalway, launched his brand new app that allows users to hail and pay for a taxi without a phone, bank card or cash on them. 'Flag' requires users to upload a photo ID and a personal code to their account which is then linked to their debit or credit card. The idea for Flag evolved from a similar student taxi app called Dash, which Richard developed while in his final year of Business Information Studies at NUI Galway. Richard Commins is now just one step away from landing the keys to a brand new taxed and insured Nissan to drive for a year having been named as on

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Cork Taxi Co-op and ABC Taxis have joined forces-Richard Commins

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  1. Cork Taxi Co-op and ABC Taxis have joined forces.

  2. Cash-Strapped Students Now Have an App That Could Get Them Home The Project Dash (Driving All Students Home) was created in collaboration with NUI Galway students. It lets students take taxis, even if they have no money, credit card, or mobile. A large number of students from colleges as well as taxi companies have registered to use services since the program was first introduced at the time of Galway in Galway and Carlow.

  3. About Us: The students simply inform their names and dash pins to the driver which permits the driver to verify their accounts on the driver’s app. The driver then utilizes the picture to confirm the fare prior to the app processing the payment when they arrive at the location. “It was amazing to receive the support and assistance from all the people within Cork,” Mr. Richard Commins said. “We received a fantastic response from taxi companies and are thrilled to launch our idea in Ireland. Students in Cork will be able to utilize Dash here, and within the next few months, anywhere across the country,” he said

  4. Cork Taxi Cooperative’s Colin O'Mara said: “We are extremely pleased to partner together with Richie along with Project Dash to ensure the students at UCC get home safely and in good hands.” Despite having no money or programming expertise, Richard Commins’ creativity and the tools he employed to develop the app made it easy for him. He was able to develop an original, downloadable application and is already receiving downloads through the App Store. App Store.

  5. Reference Link https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/new-app-to-help-cash-strapped-students-get-home-late-at-night-442844.html https://www.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/dkit-dash-to-boost-students-safety-35570666.html https://lovindublin.com/lifestyle/taxis-dublin

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