A National Maximum Taxi Fare Review is carried out by the National Transport Authority (NTA) approximately every two years to assess any changes in the operating costs and market environment facing the taxi industry.
NTA has completed this review and opened a public consultation on its proposals for a draft national Maximum Fares Order for taxis in 2024.
The National Maximum Taxi Fare Review Report 2024 examined the cost of running a taxi service compared to 2022, when the previous fare increase was made.
The report also takes into account inflation, the cost of living and local and global economic factors.
The report has found that, overall, the costs associated with operating a taxi increased between 2022 and 2024 by approximately 9%.
The 2024 review recommends an increase of a weighted average of 9% over the historic day and night fares, together with:
- The extension of the Special Tariff (already in existence over the Christmas Holiday period) across the late-night weekend periods of midnight to 4am to incentivise increase service taxi provision at that peak; and
- An increase in the Booking Fee from €2.00 to €3.00 to incentivise suburban and rural service provision.
NTA invites submissions from all interested parties including users and providers until Friday 16th August 2024.
You can have your say by clicking this link to the Maximum Taxi Fare 2024 – Public Consultation.