Taxi drivers in Dublin are protesting against the introduction of fixed fares by Uber by disrupting traffic in Dublin city centre and at the roundabout beside Dublin Airport.
Three separate slow drive protests by groups of taxis are taking place.
One left from Conyngham Road, beside the Phoenix Park and another from Clontarf Road.
Those two groups will meet at Matt Talbot Bridge in the north of the city before heading for Merrion Square and Government Buildings.
🚗 Clontarf protest is on Clontarf Road inbound.
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🚗 Western protest is on Arran Quay.
🚗 Swords protest is out of my visual range but I see very heavy traffic around Malahide Road Roundabout.@DublinCityFM @DCCTraffic
A third protest is slowing drivers between the airport roundabout and the roundabout at Junction 2 of the M1 motorway (airport exit).
The protests are expected to disperse at around 6pm.
Dublin Airport has advised passengers to give themselves "plenty of time" to travel to the airport this evening due to the protest.
Up to 1,500 taxi drivers are expected to take part in the protest.
Dublin Airport said traffic on roads near the airport may be heavier than usual, and delays are possible.
Airport Police, gardaí and local authority traffic management teams will work to minimise disruption for passengers and staff travelling to and from the airport, Dublin Airport said.
❗️Passenger Advisory❗️
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) November 27, 2025
Due to a planned protest by taxi drivers in the Dublin area this afternoon (between 16.30 and 18.30), traffic on the roads around Dublin Airport may be heavier than usual.
Some delays are possible, meaning passengers due to fly from Dublin Airport this… pic.twitter.com/ZLy01INutK
Ticketmaster also urged those who are attending shows in Dublin this evening to allow for additional time and expect delays en route to event venues.
The Department of Transport said that while Minister Darragh O'Brien is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the taxi sector, he has written to the National Transport Authority to clarify the regulatory position on the Uber fixed price fare for taxi operators and public representatives.
A spokesperson for the Department of Transport said that Minister O'Brien has met with the Small Public Service Vehicle Advisory Committee and discussed the matter in detail.
A statement issued to RTÉ News added: "Taxi drivers, who are self-employed operators, make a business decision to sign up or not with a licensed dispatch operator and are not obliged by the NTA to sign up with any dispatch operator.
"Dispatch operators are required to provide bookings to SPSV licenced drivers using SPSV licenced vehicles only.
"Where taxi drivers choose to affiliate with a dispatch operator, they are free to contract with a dispatch operator of their choice."
