This means fares can be cheaper than traditional taxis at times, often for shorter trips and off-peak journeys. Last November Uber introduced “fixed fares” in Ireland, but this sparked protests from hundreds of taxi drivers in Dublin. The taxi industry staged a series of protests in December after Uber announced it was launching a fixed-price service. “Consumers shouldn’t be faced with long waits or the possibility of staying home due to a lack of taxi availability. For example, new taxi drivers must buy wheelchair-accessible vehicles, which are more expensive, and this is acting as a deterrent to ride-hailing services.

Source: Irish Independent February 19, 2026 00:37 UTC