Supply of taxis ‘restricted by outdated regulations’

Compiled using data from taxi firm Bolt, the report is published ahead of an Oireachtas committee discussion about taxi supply

Taxi supply fell by almost a quarter, from 25,695 to 19,570, between 2007 and 2023, while the population of Ireland has increased by 16% in the same period, according to the report. Picture: Larry Cummins

Taxi regulations could create thousands of jobs and add millions of euro to the Irish economy, a report by consultancy firm Steer claims.

The report found that “outdated regulation” has led to a chronic shortage in taxi supply which prevents ride-hailing services from operating in the country. creating a difficult environment for new drivers to enter the sector.