The Government should remove regulatory barriers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt, according to the State consumer watchdog.

Drivers say that the fixed fares will mean that when a car is delayed by traffic or forced to take an alternative route they lose out, substantially in some cases.

A man aged in his 30s remains in police custody in relation to the incident.

Craig McKeever of Dromard Road, Drimnagh, Dublin, appeared before Judge Susan Fay at Dublin District Court on Thursday and was denied bail.

Cork Circuit Criminal Court heard that the taxi driver felt that he was “going to die” on the evening of January 26th, 2024 when he was subjected to the “terrifying” ordeal.

The driver of the car, a male aged in his late teens, was arrested at the scene

Defence counsel said the man came to Ireland in 2005 and has been a taxi driver for 15 years with a completely unblemished record and generally sent his earnings home.

Uber said the increase to taxi fares will disproportionately affect workers in the hospitality, entertainment, and nightlife sectors.

Donna Dineen (28) then dragged the driver out of the vehicle and punched or kicked him in the face before she drove off

The increase in taxi fares will take effect on December 1st

Judge Michael Walsh in the Circuit Civil Court threw out two claims which he described as fraudulent and outrageous.

The NTA has launched a public consultation on the proposed fare increase following its regular two-yearly review of charges in the industry.

A man whose conviction was overturned is challenging a Garda decision to refuse him a taxi licence