Call for Opening of Taxi Market to Ride-Hailing Platforms

Watchdog calls for removal of Uber restrictions – in move that will mean cheaper fares but infuriate taxi industry

The competition authority is recommending the removal of barriers to Uber and Bolt fully entering the Irish taxi market, in response to consumer demand.

Opening up of Irish taxi market needed, consumer watchdog says

According to new research from CCPC, 49 per cent of taxi users want the choice of ride-hailing

Ireland should embrace Uber and other ride-hailing apps to increase options, says watchdog

New research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission highlights ‘supply shortage’ in taxi sector

Call for opening of taxi market to ride-hailing platforms

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is calling for the Irish taxi market to be opened up to ride-hailing platforms.

CCPC calls on Government to open up taxi market

The Irish taxi market should be opened up to facilitate ride-hailing platforms, such as Uber or B...

CCPC Calls on Government to Open Up Irish Taxi Market

Ireland’s competition watchdog is calling on the Government to remove regulatory barriers in the taxi sector, citing significant supply shortages and growing consumer demand for ride-hailing services.New research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), published today, found that two in five people who tried to get a taxi in December 2025 experienced difficulties, with 27% saying they gave up entirely because no taxis wer…