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Taxi Protest Brings Traffic Near Dublin Airport to a Standstill During Evening Slow-Drive

Drivers are protesting Uber’s fixed-price fares they say breach the National Transport Authority’s meter rules.

Overview

  • Traffic on the M50 leaving the airport was reported to be almost at a standstill as the action began around 4:30pm.
  • Dublin Airport advised passengers of possible delays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and urged travelers to allow extra time.
  • Organisers said about 1,500 taxis were conducting slow drives from the airport, Clontarf and Phoenix Park before heading to Government Buildings.
  • Airport Police joined gardaí and local traffic teams to manage congestion and keep access open for passengers and staff.
  • Uber defended the optional fixed-price feature as a way to cap fares and reduce meter anxiety, while drivers pressed the airport to stop facilitating the app.