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Taxi numbers have fallen in 23 of 26 counties since 2019

New figures show that the number of taxi licences in operation has fallen in nearly every county across the country over the past five years. In 23 of the 26 counties the number of licences is lower today than it was in 2019, with the national total ...

18 Apr 2024 at 07:38

Arts & Entertainment

Company tests electric flying taxi

A Chinese firm tested an electric flying taxi in Dubai on Monday, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic. The XPeng X2, developed by the Guangzhou-based XPeng Inc’s aviation ...

11 Oct 2022 at 11:23

National News

'Unrepentant' rapist Raymond Shorten jailed for 30 years for rape of child and two women

A judge has said it is a “poor reflection” on the safety of women in society that the best advice for them to get home safely “without the fear of violent attack” after a night out is not get the bus or walk home alone, but to get a taxi. Mr ...

25 Jul 2024 at 14:59

National News

Taxi fares set to rise across Ireland as National Transport Authority approve increase

It has been confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has approved an increase in the National Maximum Taxi Fare, coming into effect across Ireland this coming December the 1st. Read Next: Met Éireann's weekend weather forecast ...

21 Sept 2024 at 09:37

Local News

Taxi numbers plunge in Laois

Laois taxi numbers have declined by nearly 14% in two years with a local TD warning about the consequences of the decline in her constituency and right around the country. National Transport Authority figures provided to Laois Offaly TD ...

22 Apr 2024 at 13:22

National News

Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son recalls comment made by Dublin taxi driver after Ian Bailey's death

Pierre-Louis Baudey Vignaud, son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has recounted the moment a Dublin taxi driver spoke to him about the death of Ian Bailey. On this Friday's episode of The Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty asked Mr Baudey ...

03 Feb 2024 at 10:49

National News

Customers to face hiked taxi fares following a review of costs

Minimum taxi fares are set to increase by at least 9%, following a national review. Research has found an increase in costs of running a taxi service, which is now set to be passed on to the customer. The National Transport ...

04 Jul 2024 at 18:58

Horse Racing

How to get to Punchestown 2024 - Full Garda traffic plan and routes

The eve of Punchestown is upon us, with horse lovers from all across Ireland and beyond readying themselves for five days of betting and revelry. An Garda Síochána has released a traffic management plan to ensure a smooth ...

29 Apr 2024 at 10:20

National News

ALERT: Major taxi shortages raises alarm for public safety over Christmas

The Taxis for Ireland Coalition has called to Irish policymakers to recognise the significant lack of licensed taxi drivers in Ireland and raises alarm over public safety issues during the Christmas period. They have ...

19 Dec 2024 at 12:32

National News

'Disappointing'- FreeNow hits back at claims of Christmas taxi shortage

FREENOW Ireland has responded to the Taxis for Ireland Coalition warning that there aren't enough taxis for the high-demand during Christmas period. Danny O’Gorman, General Manager has stated that, "While Christmas ...

19 Dec 2024 at 17:16

National News

GUILTY: Dublin taxi driver convicted of raping two young women in back of cab

A Dublin man has been convicted of the rape of two young women in the back of his taxi two years ago. Raymond Shorten (50) of Melrose Crescent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 was found guilty of two counts of rape and one ...

14 Jun 2024 at 12:18

National News

CALL FOR ACTION: wheelchair users "still having difficulty finding a suitable vehicle"- FREENOW

A call for action has been issued by FREENOW's general manager Danny O' Gorman on Monday January 6. “We are calling for an urgent increase in funding by the incoming Government. Taxis are an essential part of ...

08 Jan 2025 at 13:21

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