The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has called for deregulation of the taxi market to allow Uber and other ride sharing apps in. Photograph: PAPrivate drivers should be allowed to provide taxi services using their own cars through platforms such as Uber to combat shortages in the industry, the consumer watchdog has said. Companies such as Uber do currently operate in Dublin, but regulations mean they can only act as a booking agent for licensed taxi drivers, rather than work as a ride-hailing service. Ride-hailing platforms, including Uber and Bolt, connect private drivers to passengers via apps. [ Opinion: Taxi drivers are going to war with Uber.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 03:01 UTC