Geraldine Herbert
Motoring editor at the Sunday Independent providing commentary on driver behaviour, public transport capacity and road-safety implications.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 24min
Nightmare Commutes - Congestion & Poor Public Transport Make Journeys Unbearable
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.
May 12, 2024 • 10min
Should Young Drivers Have Their Speed And Driving Skills Monitored?
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.
May 27, 2022 • 5min
Fears Of Risks To Irish Tourism With High Car Hire Costs
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.
May 24, 2022 • 8min
World's most expensive car sells for €135m
Geraldine Herbert discusses Elon Musk's 20 million car backtrack, a record-breaking €135 million Mercedes-Benz sale. Topics include electric car obstacles and the University of Geneva study on consumer preferences. The podcast delves into barriers to EV adoption, Mercedes' range advancements, new electric car launches, and a proposal for health warnings on car ads, inspired by France's climate change law.
May 19, 2022 • 7min
"Some are quoting 500 euro a day!"
Motoring journalist Geraldine Herbert discusses the spike in car rental prices due to reduced supply, chip shortages, and high demand. Tips shared on saving costs, effects of car shortages in various sectors highlighted, and the impact of global chip shortage on the car market and flipping Tesla cars for profit explained.
