Taxi Drivers Launch Urgent Protest in Galway Next Week

URGENT UPDATE: Taxi drivers in Galway are gearing up for a significant protest next week, starting December 11, as they escalate their campaign against fixed fares imposed by ride-sharing giant Uber. The planned protest will run from Monday, December 11 to Saturday, December 13, highlighting the drivers’ growing frustrations with government inaction.

Taxi Drivers Ireland has confirmed that Galway will see a slow-down demonstration on Tuesday, December 12, from 3 PM to 6 PM. The protest route will stretch from the Harbour Hotel through Spanish Arch, past Eyre Square, and back along Forster Street. This mobilization follows previous protests, with drivers insisting that their concerns have gone unaddressed.

Meanwhile, in Dublin, taxi drivers are also preparing for a six-day protest campaign, beginning on Monday, December 11. Following four weeks of warnings and appeals, they report that the government has failed to take any meaningful action regarding the fixed fares issue. The Dublin protests will see vehicles moving in convoy from Mountjoy Square to Merrion Square at 7 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, remaining parked until 5 PM each day.

Taxi drivers plan to target Dublin Airport on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturday, with rolling convoys leading into the city center. This intensified action underscores the urgent need for government intervention in the face of rising operational costs and competitive pressures from the likes of Uber.

Taxi Drivers Ireland emphasizes that this collective action represents a pivotal moment for the industry, as drivers unite to demand fair treatment and regulations that protect their livelihoods. With the protests just days away, both Galway and Dublin are poised to experience significant disruptions.

Officials have urged commuters to plan ahead and seek alternative transportation options during the protest days. The growing unrest among taxi drivers highlights broader concerns about the sustainability of the industry in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Stay tuned for updates as this developing situation unfolds, and prepare for potential traffic delays and disruptions in both Galway and Dublin.