Cork taxi drivers earn the most, but work longer hours

Taxi drivers in Cork have higher weekly earnings than their counterparts in Dublin and Athlone, but also work slightly longer hours.

A study by the National Transport Authority analysed 50,000 fares in 85 vehicles in the three locations.

Cork taxi drivers earned, on average, €650 per week. The average in Dublin was €635 and in Athlone it was €382.