Kildare taxi passenger refused to pay fare and spat inside vehicle
A taxi passenger who refused to pay a fare and spat inside the vehicle was prosecuted at Naas District Court.
Ross Mahon, 27 , whose address was given as Newtown, Laragh, Maynooth, was before the court for criminal damage and not paying the fare on August 10 last at Leinster Street, Maynooth.
Sgt Dave Hanrahan said the gardaí were flagged down by the taxi driver who said a male passenger would not pay the €70 faire.
He said there was a €140 soilage fee outstanding for spitting in the vehicle as well as the fare.
Sgt Hanrahan said the incident took place at 10.45pm and language used by the defendant was “fairly colourful.”
The court heard that the defendant had three previous convictions for public order matters and the court was also told that all of his previous convictions arise from issues with alcohol.
“He remembers very little and he apologises,” said solicitor Tim Kennelly.
Judge Desmond Zaidan said he would apply the Probation Act if the defendant pays €210 to the driver.