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‘Aggressive’ taxi passenger smashes windscreen in Letterkenny

Gardaí are appealing for information after a man took a taxi to Ashlawn, Letterkenny and became aggressive with the driver and he broke the windscreen of the car before leaving the area on foot. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:26

National News

Dublin Airport face backlash as lack of taxis cited as 'utter incompetence' online

PASSENGERS arriving at Dublin Airport were met with frustration as they encountered long queues and at the taxi rank, igniting a wave of criticism on social media. A disgruntled traveler took to X (formerly Twitter), expressing their ...

07 Dec 2023 at 12:24

National News

Taxi numbers have fallen in 23 of 26 counties since 2019

New figures show that the number of taxi licences in operation has fallen in nearly every county across the country over the past five years. In 23 of the 26 counties the number of licences is lower today than it was in 2019, with ...

18 Apr 2024 at 07:38

National News

Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son recalls comment made by Dublin taxi driver after Ian Bailey's death

Pierre-Louis Baudey Vignaud, son of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, has recounted the moment a Dublin taxi driver spoke to him about the death of Ian Bailey. On this Friday's episode of The Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty asked Mr ...

03 Feb 2024 at 10:49

National News

Driver with no license or taxi registration caught operating taxi service

Gardaí have caught an unlicensed driver operating a taxi service. According to An Garda Síochána, the Commercial Vehicle Unit made the discovery while checking the certifications of taxi drivers with colleagues at the ...

12 May 2024 at 13:32

National News

Customers to face hiked taxi fares following a review of costs

Minimum taxi fares are set to increase by at least 9%, following a national review. Research has found an increase in costs of running a taxi service, which is now set to be passed on to the customer. The National ...

04 Jul 2024 at 18:58

National News

GUILTY: Dublin taxi driver convicted of raping two young women in back of cab

A Dublin man has been convicted of the rape of two young women in the back of his taxi two years ago. Raymond Shorten (50) of Melrose Crescent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 was found guilty of two counts of rape and one ...

14 Jun 2024 at 12:18

National News

'Unrepentant' rapist Raymond Shorten jailed for 30 years for rape of child and two women

A judge has said it is a “poor reflection” on the safety of women in society that the best advice for them to get home safely “without the fear of violent attack” after a night out is not get the bus or walk ...

25 Jul 2024 at 14:59

National News

Taxi fares set to rise across Ireland as National Transport Authority approve increase

It has been confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has approved an increase in the National Maximum Taxi Fare, coming into effect across Ireland this coming December the 1st. Read Next: Met ...

21 Sept 2024 at 09:37

National News

Pregnant woman to be sentenced for role in hijacking taxi and choking driver with seat belt

A pregnant woman is to be sentenced later this month for her role in hijacking a taxi and assaulting the driver in the Phoenix Park last summer. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the victim has ...

10 Oct 2024 at 17:12

National News

CALL FOR ACTION: wheelchair users "still having difficulty finding a suitable vehicle"- FREENOW

A call for action has been issued by FREENOW's general manager Danny O' Gorman on Monday January 6. “We are calling for an urgent increase in funding by the incoming Government. Taxis are an ...

08 Jan 2025 at 13:21

Horse Racing

How to get to Punchestown 2024 - Full Garda traffic plan and routes

The eve of Punchestown is upon us, with horse lovers from all across Ireland and beyond readying themselves for five days of betting and revelry. An Garda Síochána has released a traffic ...

29 Apr 2024 at 10:20

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