Omobono Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, Banker said: Those questions haven’t been answered but seeing as Crookall told DOI tenants who want to pay rents in cash that they would have to travel from all over island to markwell house to pay I don’t hold out much hope!! it will be a travesty if there are not a number of payment options for car parking at the airport ,and the system should be kept as simple and user friendly as possible , as far as paying in advance goes I know some systems take money in advance for a pre determined period ,, but if your flight is cancelled or delayed , which NEVER happens in the isle of Man and you go over your pre purchased hours , you automatically attract a penalty notice ,and in some airports where the parking system is franchised out , the operatives scan the arrivals board for delayed or cancelled flights , so they can increase their revenue , we don't need this culture creeping into the Isle of man its bad enough we have Douglas corporation charging people 20p to use the toilet or change a child's nappy , So come on MR Crookall get the airport sorted out and don't over complicate payment systems or penalise those who can't embrace too much technology 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 7 minutes ago, Omobono said: we don't need this culture creeping into the Isle of man its bad enough we have Douglas corporation charging people 20p to use the toilet or change a child's nappy , I don’t have a problem with paying 20 pence to use the toilet. There is a cost to operating these facilities and the maxim “let the user pay” should apply. If you are caught short you would probably be prepared to pay much more. But back to the airport parking. Surely there are enough examples we could learn from. Credit, debit card payments etc . All sorts of different notes and coins are used all over the world without problem. It can’t be beyond us to come up with a solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_manx Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: I don’t have a problem with paying 20 pence to use the toilet. There is a cost to operating these facilities and the maxim “let the user pay” should apply. If you are caught short you would probably be prepared to pay much more. But back to the airport parking. Surely there are enough examples we could learn from. Credit, debit card payments etc . All sorts of different notes and coins are used all over the world without problem. It can’t be beyond us to come up with a solution. Some of the car parks only accept payment by card / contactless and there is no cash option Shaws Brow for example didn't have a cash option when I checked today ( at least on the machine I paid ) I like the system they have with ANPR recorded on the way in and pay before you exit .. You only pay for the time you use . It's been a long time since I've parked at the airport but didn't they have something similar pre covid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) No use moaning, (even though I am), I think it's already a done deal which they are trying to justify. Edited April 27, 2022 by doc.fixit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: I don’t have a problem with paying 20 pence to use the toilet. There is a cost to operating these facilities and the maxim “let the user pay” should apply. If you are caught short you would probably be prepared to pay much more. But back to the airport parking. Surely there are enough examples we could learn from. Credit, debit card payments etc . All sorts of different notes and coins are used all over the world without problem. It can’t be beyond us to come up with a solution. you are obviously not a Douglas ratepayer who is already paying an extortionate amount of money for services including public toilets that these clowns are asking people to pay for twice , I think its a disgrace that the islands largest local authority , acts in such a greedy and non public spirited manner , after all none of the islands other local authorities have acted in this anti social manner their toilet and baby changing services are provided free ,and their domestic rates are a darn sight lower then those of the great metropolis which is the highly wasteful champaign socialist labour controlled borough of Douglas , the councillors should be hanging their heads in shame ! at this decision 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Omobono said: you are obviously not a Douglas ratepayer who is already paying an extortionate amount of money for services including public toilets that these clowns are asking people to pay for twice , I think its a disgrace that the islands largest local authority , acts in such a greedy and non public spirited manner , after all none of the islands other local authorities have acted in this anti social manner their toilet and baby changing services are provided free ,and their domestic rates are a darn sight lower then those of the great metropolis which is the highly wasteful champaign socialist labour controlled borough of Douglas , the councillors should be hanging their heads in shame ! at this decision You’re quite right I’m not a Douglas ratepayer. But if I am desperate for a pee or Pooh I would be happy to contribute to the upkeep of your toilets. Pretty much like I have to pay for parking when I come into the great metropolis which I don’t have to in my home town. The money I pay for peeing, poohing and parking in Douglas goes to your council to alleviate the pressure on your rates. Whereas you Douglas johnnies can go to Peel, Port Erin and Ramsey etc and pooh to your heart’s content knowing that the residents of these places will pick up the cost of cleaning up after you. Edited April 27, 2022 by The Voice of Reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmeee Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said: The money I pay for peeing, poohing and parking in Douglas goes to your council to alleviate the pressure on your rates. That’s pretty much all there is to do in Douglas 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 10 hours ago, Manx17 said: Your actually paying 20p so you don’t come to Douglas and vandalise them. Our rates are going to vehicles to sit pretty in a field. so what bogs are free and what are fee paying ? the only fee paying ones i'm aware of ( i dont go to douglas too often ) are those near the bottom of york road and those near the victoria clock. if you want free you have port jack, the sea terminal, tescos, shoprite , rileys out at eden park, chester street car park ( the actual toilets or the stairwell at night apparently ) and pubs, cheeky though it is to just use the bogs. also the bogs can be accessed in the government building at mount havelock as they are in the stairwells on the second and third floors. obviouusly some of these are just during working hours/opening times where as the pay as you go are 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Ship Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 16 hours ago, The Voice of Reason said: ...Whereas you Douglas johnnies can go to Peel, Port Erin and Ramsey etc and pooh to your heart’s content... Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 hours ago, WTF said: so what bogs are free and what are fee paying ? The ones by the kids park on the prom cost. Whoever was responsible for that decision is a prick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 All the Prom ones (walkway side) are Pay as you Poo now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmanxpilot Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 We could always get a management consultancy firm into sort things out. Who ya gonna call?, airport busters , AKA Team Annie and Jez. The business: https://transformmoc.com/?fbclid=IwAR1z4_7iAIW0sFDZnPyiP5MiWEkEtutF-9tAjJK-uq7UCOduZd06RV4DGyY The company info: (see people) https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14018199/officers?fbclid=IwAR2_l0cu0Ql4aT7dF3IuJ3Ip6Cx0uI6pogd-TU9Ljgk8xiIQLqcqAaU_LfI 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTailT Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: We could always get a management consultancy firm into sort things out. Who ya gonna call?, airport busters , AKA Team Annie and Jez. The business: https://transformmoc.com/?fbclid=IwAR1z4_7iAIW0sFDZnPyiP5MiWEkEtutF-9tAjJK-uq7UCOduZd06RV4DGyY The company info: (see people) https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14018199/officers?fbclid=IwAR2_l0cu0Ql4aT7dF3IuJ3Ip6Cx0uI6pogd-TU9Ljgk8xiIQLqcqAaU_LfI Not the same management consultants they hired whilst in post I hope!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, NoTailT said: Not the same management consultants they hired whilst in post I hope!! You're struggling with this aren't you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 17 minutes ago, madmanxpilot said: Who ya gonna call?, airport busters , AKA Team Annie and Jez. Unbe-fucking-lievable. I suppose this comedy duo is filling the gap left by the demise of the Chuckle Brothers. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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