Post by acnedriver on Sept 22, 2022 5:54:29 GMT
One of the country's largest taxi apps, Free Now, is calling for staggered hospitality opening hours to help ease demand for taxis during peak times.
The operators of the app have been giving evidence before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today as part of a discussion on the shortage of taxi drivers.
Fiona Brady, Head of Operations with Free Now, told the committee that "modernising licensing laws will assist in easing high demand in city centres when pubs close".
She added: "The Irish taxi market now finds itself at a pivotal juncture as society and the economy emerge from the pandemic.
"As it stands, taxi services are struggling to meet demand at certain times in cities across Ireland."
www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0921/1324726-ireland-taxis-latest/
The operators of the app have been giving evidence before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today as part of a discussion on the shortage of taxi drivers.
Fiona Brady, Head of Operations with Free Now, told the committee that "modernising licensing laws will assist in easing high demand in city centres when pubs close".
She added: "The Irish taxi market now finds itself at a pivotal juncture as society and the economy emerge from the pandemic.
"As it stands, taxi services are struggling to meet demand at certain times in cities across Ireland."
www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0921/1324726-ireland-taxis-latest/