Approximately 1,500 taxi drivers staged a coordinated “slow-drive” protest from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on 27 November, crawling at 25 km/h around Dublin Airport, Clontarf and Phoenix Park before converging on Government Buildings. The action targeted Uber’s plan to introduce fixed-fare pricing, which drivers claim will slash earnings. DAA warned passengers to allow extra travel time, while Gardaí and airport police implemented traffic diversions.
Motorway cameras showed the M50 northbound at a stand-still, with Bus Éireann and Transport for Ireland issuing service alerts for all routes to and from the capital. Some travellers abandoned taxis in favour of the Aircoach express and Luas Red Line to make departing flights.
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For mobility managers the immediate issue was missed check-ins and knock-on accommodation costs. Policies that require employees to take public transport where feasible may need temporary relaxation when such protests are announced.
Taxi Drivers Ireland spokesperson Derek O’Keeffe urged DAA to ban Uber from the airport. Uber argues that upfront fares enhance consumer confidence, but has offered to open talks. With peak Christmas travel looming, further demonstrations cannot be ruled out.
Motorway cameras showed the M50 northbound at a stand-still, with Bus Éireann and Transport for Ireland issuing service alerts for all routes to and from the capital. Some travellers abandoned taxis in favour of the Aircoach express and Luas Red Line to make departing flights.
For mobility managers the immediate issue was missed check-ins and knock-on accommodation costs. Policies that require employees to take public transport where feasible may need temporary relaxation when such protests are announced.
Taxi Drivers Ireland spokesperson Derek O’Keeffe urged DAA to ban Uber from the airport. Uber argues that upfront fares enhance consumer confidence, but has offered to open talks. With peak Christmas travel looming, further demonstrations cannot be ruled out.
