Taxi drivers at Dublin Airport have suspended services in a dispute over spaces with the Dublin Airport Authority.

The Irish Taxi Drivers Federation has said that less than 50 taxis in the Dublin area are using controversial green lights on top of their vehicles.

A taxi watchdog has warned drivers to stop using additional green lights on car roofs amid concerns they advertise nationality.

A taxi watchdog has warned drivers to stop using additional green lights on car roofs amid concerns they advertise nationality.

New, low-cost hackney licences are being proposed by the Government for use in isolated parts of the country where regular taxi drivers don’t operate.

TAXI drivers have said they are disappointed that more than €20 million collected by the now defunct Taxi Regulator is to remain in a general fund to subsidise the running of the National Transport Authority rather than be invested back into the industry.

THE head of the Irish Taxi Federation, John Usher, has hit out at remarks made by Cork cabby Ken Cashman in a book he published last month.

FRIENDS of the taxi driver who died following an assault after picking up a late night passenger have said he would never have put his life in danger by arguing over a fare.

TAXI drivers gathered at Áras an Uachtaráin last night to hold a silent vigil to remember the high number of drivers who have taken their own lives in light of the recession.

The Irish Taxi Drivers Federation has described as "stupid" and "ridiculous" the new 30kph speed limit in Dublin City Centre.

PARTYGOERS hoping to ring in 2008 with a glass of champagne or a few pints will have to queue for taxis or designate a driver, as public transport will not be available in most parts of the country for one of the busiest nights of the year.

The Minister for Tourism John O’Donoghue tonight appealed for businesses to use common sense when charging visitors during Ryder Cup week.

TAXI drivers warned they are more vulnerable to attacks as changes on seat belt regulations came into force yesterday.

Traffic came to a standstill in Dublin city centre today as taxi drivers staged a rally in protest at industry conditions.

TAXI driver leaders yesterday described as speculation reports that a €20m fund was being made available to members who lost large sums of money because of deregulation.