Geraldine Herbert

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor and car finance expert, shares insights on smart ways to finance a vehicle. She discusses why January is a peak month for car purchases and highlights attractive dealer incentives like 0% APR for electric vehicles. Geraldine compares paying cash versus borrowing and explains the benefits of personal loans. She also tackles the pros and cons of PCP agreements, including potential equity and mileage penalties. Additionally, she addresses rising driving test wait times and introduces a women-only taxi initiative in Dublin.

Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor and automotive trend expert, Brian Caulfield, transportation professor specializing in urban mobility, and Russell Vickers, CEO focused on autonomous vehicle deployment, dive into the future of driverless cars in Ireland. They discuss Nvidia's latest tech platform and the challenges of weather and signage for autonomy. The conversation highlights the likely dominance of robo-taxis over car ownership, the need for geofencing in rural areas, and the ongoing significance of public transit in an autonomous future.

In this engaging discussion, radio producer Diarmuid Doyle shares his harrowing four-hour commute from Navan, shedding light on its toll on mental health. Labour TD Mark Wall advocates for solutions like flexible work policies to combat congestion. HR expert Alison Hodgson emphasizes the recruitment benefits of hybrid work, while Professor Brian Caulfield presents alarming data on traffic trends and delayed infrastructure projects. Motoring editor Geraldine Herbert warns about public transport capacity issues, highlighting the connection between housing shortages and longer commutes.

Gary McClarty, Managing Director of MCL Experience, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of The Sunday Independent, discuss the proposal of mandatory telematics for young drivers to monitor their driving skills and potentially lower insurance rates. They address the positive impact of telematics devices on young driver safety, challenges in reducing road deaths, and the implications of implementing such devices on insurance costs and privacy concerns.

Geraldine Herbert discusses the impact of high car hire costs on Irish tourism. The podcast delves into reasons for expensive car rentals in Ireland compared to other European cities like Malaga. It also explores the effects of the global chip shortage on car hire costs and provides tips for tourists to navigate the high prices and limited availability.