Special needs pupil travels 330km a day by taxi
Bus Éireann told the Public Accounts Committee that one special needs pupil travels about 330km a day by taxi.
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Galway taxi drivers protest Eyre Square North closure
Taxi drivers are protesting at Eyre Square after the council closed Eyre Square North until 6 January 2027.
Taxi driver hit a cyclist while filming egg throwers
The 14-year-old had not thrown the eggs. The driver was banned for two years.
Galway had 108 taxi complaints across 14 months
One case from 2025 is still open. None of that year's cases went to court.
Limerick taxi driver fined €150 for a red light
He told the court the light was amber. The judge preferred the Garda and gave him three months to pay.
Navan cabbies face abuse as cars block taxi ranks
Illegal parking on Navan taxi ranks prompts Garda operation pledge after drivers report abuse.
Gardaí seize taxi after women allege false imprisonment
Two women say a north-west driver locked them in after a fare hike. Vehicle and phone seized; no arrest yet.
Irish taxi insurance hit as French underwriter Wakam suspended
France’s ACPR has barred Wakam from new business and renewals. NFP’s RideSure taxi scheme cannot issue new quotes.
FreeNow adds airport FastPass and multi-stop in Ireland
FreeNow by Lyft launches Airport FastPass, up to four multi-stops, and Fleetview road mapping for Irish taxi trips.
Waterford taxi complaints cite aggression and overcharging
NTA complaints from Waterford include alleged driver aggression, meters already running, and double card charges.
Dundalk man gets a month for skipping an €8 taxi fare
Judge Nicola Andrews said she dislikes people getting into taxis and not paying, after a Clanbrassil Street case.
Athy man gets Probation Act after unpaid €200 airport taxi
Dublin–Athy fare unpaid after hail on Aston Quay; judge applied Probation Act once €200 was paid in court.
Why Irish taxi fares feel high — and what reform could mean
UCD analysis: CCPC wants more ride-hail competition; minister rejects free-for-all; Portugal TVDE as middle path.
Ireland taxi driver licences hit ten-year high of 27,891
NTA: 1,893 new SPSV licences in 2025; WAVs and EVs at record levels; most passengers find taxis easy.