Earlier this year, taxi drivers in Paris and other major cities set fires, blocked airports and attacked vehicles. Their frustration centred on what they saw as unfair competition from a cheaper ride-hailing service that undercut licensed operators. Many believe it is the first step toward a price war that the current regulatory framework was designed to prevent. But the dispute shows that even within Ireland’s tighter rules, Uber’s attempts at disruption are still contentious. The coming weeks will test whether regulators believe the existing framework is robust enough to withstand these new pressures.

Source: The Irish Times November 29, 2025 15:47 UTC