Microfinance Ireland to lend to electric taxi buyers Taxi owners who wish to buy an electric vehicle can now apply for loans of up to €25,000 from Microfinance Ireland. Business • 09 Sep 21
Free Now claims driver payment issues resolved Taxi app Free Now has claimed to have resolved difficulties that resulted in delayed payments of up to two weeks to drivers in Ireland who … Business • 18 Aug 20
Driver payment issues persist at taxi app Free Now Taxi app Free Now has acknowledged that some of its drivers continue to await payments that were due last week. Business • 17 Aug 20
Taxi driver's licence revoked after assault conviction Gardaí have said that a male taxi driver who was convicted of three charges of sexual assault last month has had his taxi licence revoked. News • 11 Apr 19
Taxi drivers say fare increase not enough Taxi fare increases, which will add 30 cent to a standard €10 fare, come into force tomorrow. Transport • 31 Jan 18
Five taxi drivers detected taking longer route Gardaí have launched a campaign aimed at catching rogue taxi drivers who they believe are overcharging tourists. News • 10 Jul 17
Hailo opposed to 'ride-sharing' services Taxi app Hailo has backed the Department of Transport's opposition to ride-sharing services using unlicensed drivers, like those offered by companies such as Uber in … Business • 24 May 16
Uber introduces new heavyweight policy board Uber has introduced a newly formed policy board that includes a former vice president of the European Commission, as the ride-sharing service navigates regulatory roads … Technology • 05 May 16
UberX service to hit the streets of Dublin Smartphone taxi app Uber has said it is bringing its UberX service to Dublin. Business • 20 Jun 14
NTA warns passenger vehicles need licences The National Transport Authority, which regulates the taxi industry, has said any vehicles and their drivers that carry passengers for payment must meet the relevant … News • 11 Jun 14
New app allows passengers to check taxi details A new app that will allow taxi passengers to check the details of the driver has been launched by the Government. News • 28 Feb 13
London taxi firm suspends trading Manganese Bronze Holdings, the comany that makes London taxis, suspended trading in its shares today and said its financial position is unclear. Business • 12 Oct 12
New laws to be proposed for taxi industry Minister of State at the Department of Transport Alan Kelly is to bring a bill dealing with laws to prevent people with convictions for specific … News • 03 Oct 12
Agreement reached in Dublin Airport taxi dispute Agreement has been reached between the Dublin Airport Authority and representatives of taxi drivers following overnight talks. News • 24 Aug 12
Taxi drivers say Dublin Airport row could escalate Passengers arriving at Dublin Airport tomorrow face disruption, with taxi drivers refusing to pick up at the airport in a dispute over parking spaces. News • 22 Aug 12
Taxi drivers reject racism claim over green lights Taxi drivers have rejected allegations that green lights are used to show that the driver is Irish. News • 16 May 12
