Government has 'no intention' of allowing rideshare apps to address taxi shortage, minister says

Transport minister Darragh O'Brien was responding to research which highlighted supply shortage in the taxi sector

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 - 17:00

Paul Hosford

The transport minister has ruled out ridesharing apps with private car drivers after the consumer watchdog called for them to be deregulated.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said its research highlighted a supply shortage in the taxi sector, as four in 10 people who tried to get a taxi in December reported difficulties doing so.

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