24th time lucky as cabbie passes test

Persistence has paid off for one taxi driver who finally obtained a licence to drive a cab — after 24 attempts.

Figures provided by the National Transport Authority show that one applicant for a taxi licence finally succeeded in passing the entry test after failing on 23 previous occasions — in the space of 18 months.

Two other individuals only succeeded in qualifying for a taxi plate on their 12th sitting of the test.