Uber<\/a>‘s introduction of fixed-price fares, a move that \u201cthreatens the regulated structure of the Irish taxi industry and the earnings of professional drivers\u201d.<\/p>\nUnder the Taxi Regulation Act, all taxi fares in Ireland must be calculated on a taximeter, ensuring full transparency and consumer protection.<\/p>\n
O’Keeffe added: \u201cTaxi drivers are firmly opposed to fixed-price fares. We will only operate in a fully regulated market as defined by law. We are not hackneys or private hire vehicles. We are licensed taxis, and we operate exclusively under the taximeter system, as legally required.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndependent pricing outside the regulated meter system undermines the safeguards designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and sustainability within the taxi industry.<\/p>\n
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Stock image of Irish taxi(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
\u201cAny attempt by private apps to gain market share by introducing their own fare structures is not acceptable and will not be accepted by the taxi drivers of Ireland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank the public for their understanding and cooperation during this period. Your support helps protect transparency, fairness, and the livelihoods of taxi drivers across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
In response, a spokesperson for Uber said upfront pricing is a core part of the Uber experience globally, including in taxi markets, adding that it helps offer transparency for riders, which in turn builds rider confidence and can increase trip demand and maximise earnings for drivers.<\/p>\n
An Uber spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: \u201cRiders are much more likely to book a trip if they know what the fare is going to be, creating more earning opportunities for drivers across Ireland. Before accepting a trip, drivers can see their estimated earnings and the route used, alongside factors like traffic and time of day, to calculate this amount.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Uber will be unavailable in Ireland this evening (stock image)(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n