An increase in Taxi fares is set to come into effect today, December 1st.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) launched the 9% rise in taxi fares to reflect the rising costs associated with running a taxi.
Between 2022 and 2024, the cost of operating a taxi rose by roughly 9% to 11%.
In a press release, the NTA said, “Following public consultation on the increase in operating costs experienced by taxi drivers since 2022 - particularly in relation to the cost of living and running costs - the Taxi Regulation (Maximum Fares) Order 2024 will increase taxi fares by an average of 9%, weighted across time bands and distances, from December 1st 2024”.
Previously, a ‘special rate’ applied to taxi fares for journeys between 8pm on Christmas Eve and 8am on St Stephens’ Day, and between 8pm on New Year's Eve and 8am on New Year's Day.
The NTA have said the ‘special rate’ will now extend to the weekend peak, “in an effort to incentivise more drivers to service the night time economy”.
“The fee for pre-booking a taxi will also increase from €2.00 to €3.00,” the NTA said.
A line of taxis in Dublin city centre, 13-05-2021. Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
