In 23 of the 26 counties the number of licences is lower today than it was in 2019, with the national total down 3.5%.The reduction in taxi licence numbers is most acute in the border region, where there has been a 17% decrease over the time period.While in the Midlands-East region excluding Dublin, there has been a significant reduction of over 17%.
The figures came in response to a recent parliamentary question by Independent TD Carol Nolan and support claims from businesses that there is an acute shortage of taxis around the country. "A reliable and accessible taxi network is essential for a thriving hospitality industry and local economies," says Kieran Harte, General Manager of Uber Ireland, which is part of the coalition.
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