Taxi trade a jungle, says Brennan

TRANSPORT Minister Seamus Brennan admitted yesterday the taxi trade was a “jungle” that needed to be brought under control urgently.

Mr Brennan made the comments as he announced the temporary appointment of a regulator for the industry who will set new standards for all 12,000 taxi drivers.

Concerns over safety standards for taxis has escalated following a number of violent incidents involving drivers, including the alleged rape of three women last month.