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<p>Drivers say the algorithm has offered the same job to different people at different pay rates and offers them less for a return journey after a long trip because it calculates they will not want to come home empty. File picture: Laura Dale/PA</p>

world

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earnings

<p>Director of transport regulation at the NTA Kevin O’Brien said that drivers often work for multiple apps and they can move between them depending on the prices being offered. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

companies

Market will work out viability of fixed fares on taxi apps, says transport regulator

<p>Almost 120 taxi drivers in Cork city have signed up to a new taxi app which is rolling out across Ireland and looks to challenge the influence of multinationals in the business. Picture: iStock</p>

companies

Taxi drivers in Cork pick up new app with over 100 signed up

Cork taxi driver fails in appeal to renew licence over complaints about inappropriate conversations

court and crime

Cork taxi driver fails in appeal to renew licence over complaints about inappropriate conversations

Uber app user changes

news

Uber-style taxis operated by private individuals shot down by minister

Uber to provide financial support to Irish subsidiary amid annual loss

companies

Uber to provide financial support to Irish subsidiary amid annual loss

Dublin Taxi

Taxi drivers plan major Dublin protest over Uber fare changes on Thursday

Taxi drivers say Uber’s new fixed-fare option could slash their earnings as they prepare a coordinated rush-hour protest in Dublin

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Dublin Taxi

Claims made against Cork taxi drivers: 'I asked for the gardaí, and he then drove off with me in the car'

A total of 62 incidents were reported to the National Transport Authority (NTA) between January and June, ranging from the bizarre to the downright disturbing

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Lyft to buy FreeNow for €175m

Lyft to buy FreeNow for €175m

Ridesharing US company to enter the European market

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Dublin Taxi

Taxi driver almost running over customer's foot among complaints made to watchdog

In one incident, a taxi driver was issued with advice after a heated exchange with a passenger that resulted in a call to Gardaí

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

Judge gives Cork taxi driver a week to start accepting card payments to keep his licence

Judge gives Cork taxi driver a week to start accepting card payments to keep his licence

Judge Mary Dorgan said the State was issuing fixed penalty notices on William Wyse for not taking card payments

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Taxi fares to increase by 9% from December, transport body confirms

Taxi fares to increase by 9% from December, transport body confirms

Customers will also face higher fares for late-night journeys at weekends

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

1916 Commemorations Ceremonys

Irish Examiner view: At the very least, defence should have a dedicated minister

Army’s staffing levels have fallen under 6,000

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Dublin Taxi

Taxi fares to rise later this year as hike of up to 9% recommended

The National Transport Authority's latest recommendation follows an average increase in taxi fares of 12% approved following a previous review in September 2022

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

FILE PHOTO Active taxi licences have fallen in 23 of the 26 counties in the last five years END

Coalition warns of severe taxi shortage over weekend events

The CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association, Donall O’Keeffe, said they don't want people to feel stranded at night for taxis in areas they may be unfamiliar with

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

10th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement

Letters to the Editor: It's time to reset the clock on the Troubles

The Commission for Victims and Survivors report is a reminder of how insidious and protracted the legacy of the Troubles has been, write members of the Truth Recovery Process

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Aaron Bushnell — Another image to make history

Irish Examiner view: Aaron Bushnell — Another image to make history

The US air force member died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Dublin Taxi

Elderly wheelchair user almost misses wife’s funeral over taxi woes

Humphrey Dinan travelled home from France with his family to attend his mother’s funeral. However, booking an accessible taxi for his 92-year-old dad proved impossible

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Cork taxi crisis: 'I got a stiletto in the eye but have to keep driving'

Cork taxi crisis: 'I got a stiletto in the eye but have to keep driving'

John Constant says his family have been pleading with him for years to quit the industry following a string of attacks

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

'I don’t have a bank account': Cork taxi driver on why he won't accept cards

'I don’t have a bank account': Cork taxi driver on why he won't accept cards

Willie Wyse, who works in Cork City, said he has already received two fixed penalty notices in relation to his strict ‘no card’ policy

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Hail, rain or shine: Why customers can no longer get a cab in Cork

Hail, rain or shine: Why customers can no longer get a cab in Cork

Taxi shortages are affecting the whole country but are acute in Cork, where a new report shows 56% of peak-time requests go unfulfilled, while revellers' inability to get home is hitting pub and restaurant trade

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024