Taxi drivers say new reforms fail to address safety issues

Taxi drivers have complained that new legislation to reform the industry is failing to address a number of issues to make taxis safe and profitable.

Tiománaí Tacsaí na hÉireann, (TTNH) yesterday criticised the Government and National Transport Authority for the lack of consultation with taxi drivers as well as the lack of an appeals process for drivers at risk of losing their licence.

Although TTNH, which represents single taxi plate holders, welcomed the Taxi Regulation Bill, chairman David McGuinness said there were problems the legislation did not appear to address.