Four taxi unions have come together for a protest through the city today.
They claim their business has been cut due to pubs being closed and tourism slashed.
They want financial supports and continued access to bus lanes.
“We have pillows for Mr Eamon Ryan in the back of the car”
— Hannah Murphy (@hannahmurphnews) September 15, 2020
Taxi drivers are protesting in the city today, calling for more financial support and continued access to bus lanes.
They say they’re keen to get back working but a lack of pubs and tourism is killing the industry. pic.twitter.com/SYGW1pKP43
They've five demands, including a pause on new licenses.
Joe Herron, President of the Irish Taxi Drivers Federation, told us a lack of tourism and nightlife is killing the industry.
The quays are now lined with taxis as drivers demand more financial support for the industry and urge Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to “wake up”. pic.twitter.com/iBjpO7Liau
— Hannah Murphy (@hannahmurphnews) September 15, 2020
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