Taxi drivers want minister to intervene in row over road layout

Cork taxi drivers have called on the public transport minister to intervene in a stand-off over a controversial new road layout on one of the city’s busiest streets.

The Cork Taxi Council said the minister, Alan Kelly, should use his influence to resolve taxi drivers’ concerns and chronic traffic problems caused by the construction of bike lanes on Washington St, funded by the National Transport Authority.

Cork Taxi Council spokesman, Bobby Lynch, said proposed changes following a site visit by city council engineers and city councillors will help solve some of the issues.