Some 1,500 taxi drivers are set to engage in a ‘slow drive’ at three strategic points — Dublin Airport, Clontarf, and Phoenix Park — from 4.30pm on Thursday, before converging on Government Buildings.

Major changes are on the way for rail users in the Dublin area and beyond

Chief executive Michael O’Leary said that while demand is strong, pricing is set to be ‘materially lower’ than last summer.

There are currently 161,000 students using state transport.