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"We are making €250 a week." Taxi drivers call for a price hike

Taxi drivers are calling for a promised fare hike of 5% to be implemented while a review is carri...

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16.37 6 Dec 2021


"We are making €250 a week." Taxi drivers call for a price hike


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16.37 6 Dec 2021


Taxi drivers are calling for a promised fare hike of 5% to be implemented while a review is carried out. Those working in the industry say the rising cost of fuel, and the increased use of contactless payments, are among the main reasons given. Henry McKean has been looking into it.


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