Mary welcomed the announcement from Government of the range of measures which can be accessed by self-employed taxi drivers, however she had renewed her request to the Minister of Transport to extend vehicle life until at least 2025, and also to extend the grant for electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles also.
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Taxi Demonstration
Mary joined the Taxi Drivers at their demonstration in Merrion Street to show her support for their demand for a sustainable future. Taxis are essential public transport, enhanced sector specific Covid supports urgently required to support taxi industry. Mary previously raised this issue as a commencement matter in the Seanad, and also secured commitment from…
Supports for Taxi Drivers
In Seanad Eireann Mary asked that the Minister for Transport to provide financial support for taxi drivers. There are 23,000 taxis in Ireland. Taxis are very important public transportation mode in cities and rural towns. They provide a safe and economical alternative for many urban dwellers to owning a private car and are an essential…