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# taxi - Saturday 6 October, 2018

'That is insane': Taxi driver quoted €17,000 for insurance 'had no choice' but to pay so he could work Insurance

'That is insane': Taxi driver quoted €17,000 for insurance 'had no choice' but to pay so he could work

Oct 6th 2018, 6:35 AM 52,033 Views 101 Comments

The cost of insurance for taxi drivers has increased sharply in the past three years, the National Private Hire and Taxi Association.

# taxi - Friday 21 September, 2018

Gardaí investigating early-morning collision between taxi and cyclist in Dublin North Strand

Gardaí investigating early-morning collision between taxi and cyclist in Dublin

Sep 21st 2018, 11:03 AM 31,132 Views 121 Comments

The incident happened at around 6am on Thursday morning.

# taxi - Thursday 23 August, 2018

Bus Éireann in €5k payout over subcontractor who wouldn't let boy with autism eat toast in taxi Disability

Bus Éireann in €5k payout over subcontractor who wouldn't let boy with autism eat toast in taxi

Aug 23rd 2018, 6:10 AM 45,550 Views 115 Comments

The taxi driver changed the routine after he bought a new car.

# taxi - Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Judge restores Uber's London licence for 15 months after it was revoked last September Legal Battle

Judge restores Uber's London licence for 15 months after it was revoked last September

Jun 26th 2018, 9:37 PM 8,197 Views No Comments

The capital’s transport authority stripped the American firm of its licence last September amid safety concerns.

# taxi - Sunday 17 June, 2018

Taxi driver who drove into pedestrians in Moscow says he fell asleep at the wheel World Cup

Taxi driver who drove into pedestrians in Moscow says he fell asleep at the wheel

Jun 17th 2018, 4:33 PM 19,503 Views 29 Comments

The driver says he ran away from the scene because he was afraid of being attacked.

# taxi - Sunday 27 May, 2018

Taxi drivers say Dublin city restrictions are hindering transport for people with disabilities Transport

Taxi drivers say Dublin city restrictions are hindering transport for people with disabilities

May 27th 2018, 10:00 PM 14,702 Views 46 Comments

Tourists have also been complaining about the shortage of taxis in the city centre and the fact that they can’t always be dropped right to their destination.

# taxi - Monday 26 February, 2018

'Possible increased fares': Taxis won't be allowed to use some College Green roads during rush hour No Cars Go

'Possible increased fares': Taxis won't be allowed to use some College Green roads during rush hour

Feb 26th 2018, 5:42 PM 13,907 Views 84 Comments

A taxi driver association said that this move would increase fares as drivers will have to take longer routes.

# taxi - Sunday 25 February, 2018

Ever wanted to be a taxi driver? A campaign to recruit 1,600 is under way Busy Tonight?

Ever wanted to be a taxi driver? A campaign to recruit 1,600 is under way

Feb 25th 2018, 11:59 AM 35,422 Views 97 Comments

Anyone can apply for a licence as long as they have a full clean driver’s licence.

# taxi - Monday 5 February, 2018

Gardaí investigating sudden death of on-duty taxi driver on Sunday morning Dublin

Gardaí investigating sudden death of on-duty taxi driver on Sunday morning

Feb 5th 2018, 7:37 AM 40,970 Views 28 Comments

The incident took place on James’ Street at around 4.30am.

# taxi - Wednesday 17 January, 2018

Two teenagers charged over spree of taxi robberies in Dublin Children's Court

Two teenagers charged over spree of taxi robberies in Dublin

Jan 17th 2018, 5:49 PM 27,657 Views No Comments

The pair have been charged with three counts of robberies of taxi robberies dating from last December.

# taxi - Friday 5 January, 2018

'Serious questions' raised as victims were not told about release of 'black cab rapist' London

'Serious questions' raised as victims were not told about release of 'black cab rapist'

Jan 5th 2018, 9:06 AM 19,740 Views 43 Comments

John Worboys was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting several women.

# taxi - Thursday 4 January, 2018

Gardaí warn that taxi hailing apps are being used to lure drivers to robberies Hailstorm

Gardaí warn that taxi hailing apps are being used to lure drivers to robberies

Jan 4th 2018, 6:10 AM 24,569 Views 48 Comments

A driver was robbed at gunpoint on New Year’s Eve.

# taxi - Wednesday 3 January, 2018

'Don't go if you feel unsafe': Group of young men behind taxi driver attacks in west Dublin In Danger

'Don't go if you feel unsafe': Group of young men behind taxi driver attacks in west Dublin

Jan 3rd 2018, 12:05 AM 102,305 Views 132 Comments

There have been a number of incidents in the area in recent weeks involving taxi drivers.

# taxi - Monday 1 January, 2018

Gardaí investigate after taxi driver has phone stolen by two men with 'fake' gun Clonee

Gardaí investigate after taxi driver has phone stolen by two men with 'fake' gun Exclusive

Jan 1st 2018, 5:45 PM 21,888 Views 25 Comments

There has been a spike in similar incidents in the area recently.

# taxi - Saturday 30 December, 2017

Over 200 new wheelchair accessible taxis added to the fleet in 2017 Transport

Over 200 new wheelchair accessible taxis added to the fleet in 2017

Dec 30th 2017, 10:30 PM 9,083 Views 44 Comments

Grant funding of more than €1,700,000 was provided by the National Transport Authority to help drivers with funding.

# taxi - Wednesday 27 December, 2017

Appeal for witnesses after serious assault on taxi driver Taxi

Appeal for witnesses after serious assault on taxi driver

Dec 27th 2017, 1:39 PM 35,198 Views 33 Comments

The attack happened on Baggot Street Lower.

# taxi - Sunday 24 December, 2017

From being overcharged to the car 'smelling like a zoo': Why people complain about taxis Not Happy

From being overcharged to the car 'smelling like a zoo': Why people complain about taxis

Dec 24th 2017, 6:30 AM 15,415 Views 37 Comments

The National Transport Authority receives around 1,000 complaints about taxis every year.

# taxi - Wednesday 20 December, 2017

EU court says Uber is taxi service and can be regulated Bump In The Road

EU court says Uber is taxi service and can be regulated

Dec 20th 2017, 9:45 AM 16,175 Views 64 Comments

The firm claimed it was just a service provider and not a taxi company.

# taxi - Wednesday 22 November, 2017

Uber covered up massive hack that stole personal information of more than 57 million drivers and customers Major Breach

Uber covered up massive hack that stole personal information of more than 57 million drivers and customers

Nov 22nd 2017, 8:01 AM 7,191 Views 9 Comments

So far, there’s no evidence that the data taken has been misused, according to a blog post by Uber’s recently hired CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi.

# taxi - Thursday 19 October, 2017

From The Daily Edge 15 toe-curlingly awkward moments First Dates Ireland has given us Taxi

15 toe-curlingly awkward moments First Dates Ireland has given us

Oct 19th 2017, 8:00 AM 8,488 Views No Comments

Two seasons of pure, delightful cringe.

# taxi - Friday 29 September, 2017

Manchester City confirm Sergio Aguero "sustained injuries" in Amsterdam car crash Netherlands

Manchester City confirm Sergio Aguero "sustained injuries" in Amsterdam car crash

Sep 29th 2017, 11:03 AM 32,054 Views 77 Comments

Aguero was injured last night in the Dutch city when a taxi in which he was a passenger hit a lamp-post.

# taxi - Friday 15 September, 2017

Bad news for commuters - your taxi fare is about to go up by 3% Fare Game

Bad news for commuters - your taxi fare is about to go up by 3%

Sep 15th 2017, 8:40 PM 14,749 Views 68 Comments

A usual €18 fare will cost around €18.70 after the changes come into effect.

# taxi - Thursday 7 September, 2017

'An appalling case': Bus driver attacked taxi driver in fight over parking Ennis

'An appalling case': Bus driver attacked taxi driver in fight over parking

Sep 7th 2017, 6:10 AM 37,225 Views No Comments

He allegedly punched the taximan 10 to 15 times in the face and stomach.

# taxi - Tuesday 15 August, 2017

Taxi driver fined after passenger forced to keep window open because of 'extremely dirty' car Rising Complaints

Taxi driver fined after passenger forced to keep window open because of 'extremely dirty' car

Aug 15th 2017, 7:36 PM 66,059 Views 50 Comments

There’s been a 25% rise in complaints about taxis in the first six months of this year.

# taxi - Wednesday 2 August, 2017

Taxi! Ministers spent over €1.7m on taxis, car hire and limos in the last two years For Hire

Taxi! Ministers spent over €1.7m on taxis, car hire and limos in the last two years

Aug 2nd 2017, 12:07 PM 10,039 Views 61 Comments

The Department of An Taoiseach has spent €75,000 on taxis since 2015.

# taxi - Sunday 30 July, 2017

Wanted: taxi drivers to help give hundreds of kids a special day out in Dublin Big Day Out

Wanted: taxi drivers to help give hundreds of kids a special day out in Dublin

Jul 30th 2017, 3:30 PM 15,302 Views 9 Comments

The event has been running in Dublin since 1960, offering a fun day out every year for children with special needs.

# taxi - Sunday 23 July, 2017

Your taxi fare is set to go up again - but some taxi drivers aren't happy Fare Game

Your taxi fare is set to go up again - but some taxi drivers aren't happy

Jul 23rd 2017, 10:00 PM 30,327 Views 89 Comments

The board of the National Transport Authority will make a final decision on price rises in the near future.

# taxi - Monday 10 July, 2017

New garda operation catches five taxis 'taking longer route' to Dublin Airport Scenic Route

New garda operation catches five taxis 'taking longer route' to Dublin Airport

Jul 10th 2017, 8:16 PM 76,687 Views 93 Comments

A total of 11 taxi drivers in two weeks were found to either be overcharging or taking longer routes.

# taxi - Monday 3 July, 2017

Boston taxi driver injures 10 after stepping on accelerator rather than brake by mistake Logan Airport

Boston taxi driver injures 10 after stepping on accelerator rather than brake by mistake

Jul 3rd 2017, 8:30 PM 15,789 Views 29 Comments

The incident has been attributed to ‘operator error’ with authorities saying it does not appear to be an intentional act.

# taxi - Wednesday 21 June, 2017

Taxi driver who 'snapped' and ran over passenger who didn't pay fare has driving ban lifted Back On The Road

Taxi driver who 'snapped' and ran over passenger who didn't pay fare has driving ban lifted

Jun 21st 2017, 8:36 AM 26,729 Views 79 Comments

The driver had been banned from driving in 2014.

# taxi - Saturday 3 June, 2017

'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers After Midnight

'My father used to beat me and my mother up for fun': A night on the streets with Dublin's rough sleepers

Jun 3rd 2017, 12:05 AM 32,883 Views 35 Comments

We went out with an outreach team to see what a night is like on the streets of Dublin.

# taxi - Wednesday 26 April, 2017

From The Daily Edge This Dublin taxi man has devised a cute checklist for passengers going to the airport Checklist

This Dublin taxi man has devised a cute checklist for passengers going to the airport

Apr 26th 2017, 10:32 AM 10,424 Views 1 Comment

Excellent customer service right here.

# taxi - Saturday 18 March, 2017

Want to Hailo a taxi? You'll need to change your app soon Pick Me Up

Want to Hailo a taxi? You'll need to change your app soon

Mar 18th 2017, 8:15 AM 18,787 Views 24 Comments

Hailo has become mytaxi, as it becomes part of a 100,000-strong European fleet of taxis.

# taxi - Friday 10 March, 2017

Taxi driver accused of biting part of passenger's thumb off is acquitted Dublin

Taxi driver accused of biting part of passenger's thumb off is acquitted

Mar 10th 2017, 8:01 PM 12,457 Views 11 Comments

The driver said he was attacked by a group of passengers and that a passerby dressed as Santa tried to intervene.

# taxi - Wednesday 8 February, 2017

Man who punched and kicked victim in head over disputed taxi given community service Portmarnock

Man who punched and kicked victim in head over disputed taxi given community service

Feb 8th 2017, 8:15 PM 15,160 Views 30 Comments

Adam McCarthy expressed “genuine remorse” in court over the attack which left Niall McHale unconscious.

# taxi - Wednesday 25 January, 2017

National Transport Authority to lose nearly €1m after 'taking the hit' on subletting offices Big Loss

National Transport Authority to lose nearly €1m after 'taking the hit' on subletting offices

Jan 25th 2017, 7:04 PM 10,650 Views 16 Comments

The issue arose when the Taxi Regulator was absorbed into the NTA, and its premises was transferred to the NTA’s.

# taxi - Sunday 1 January, 2017

From alleged aggression to dog allergies: Why people complain about taxi drivers National Transport Authority

From alleged aggression to dog allergies: Why people complain about taxi drivers

Jan 1st 2017, 7:15 AM 11,844 Views 39 Comments

“The driver, to my surprise, took offence … saying that he didn’t need to take such abuse and he is not bringing me home but kicking me out.”

# taxi - Saturday 31 December, 2016

Here are the most common reasons people complain about taxis BEHAVIOUR AND FARES

Here are the most common reasons people complain about taxis

Dec 31st 2016, 7:15 AM 20,209 Views 57 Comments

Most of the complaint outcomes involved no further action as the complainant didn’t respond or there was no evidence of an offence.

# taxi - Saturday 10 December, 2016

From The Daily Edge Mayo's soundest taxi man is making a wonderful gesture to families finding Christmas difficult Joe Maxi

Mayo's soundest taxi man is making a wonderful gesture to families finding Christmas difficult

Dec 10th 2016, 4:24 PM 5,780 Views 3 Comments

An absolutely lovely offer.

# taxi - Thursday 8 December, 2016

Taxi driver convicted of sexual assault on young woman after collecting her from Dublin pub City Centre

Taxi driver convicted of sexual assault on young woman after collecting her from Dublin pub

Dec 8th 2016, 5:20 PM 31,808 Views No Comments

Augustin Ion’s claims that she wouldn’t pay a fare were rejected as a ’tissue of lies’.

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