Revealed: Dublin has the same number of taxis as NY

THE same number of taxis operate in Dublin as in New York — but with only a fraction of the population to support business.

That’s according to taxi drivers who are concerned their work is drying up due to “excessive” numbers of licences being issued.

Now TDs are set to question the taxi regulator about freezing cab numbers due to drivers’ concerns. The joint committee on transport has agreed to carry out a review of taxi licences in Ireland.