Clare Senator Defends Taxi Fare Hike As Necessary For Drivers Livelihoods

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English - July 08, 2024 11:54 - 11 minutes - 26.4 MB - ★★★★ - 4 ratings
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A Clare member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee is defending a recommended increase for taxi fares as a necessary move to secure a livelihood for drivers.

It comes as the National Transport Authority has suggested a maximum 9% hike for taxi journey's nationwide.

The decision was made as part of the NTA's two-yearly review of industry charges amid concerns the potential knock-on impact that inflation could have on consumer demand for taxis.

Mountshannon Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley insists the move will keep staff in an essential transport service.