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31/03/2009
Taxi Disruption Ends
Although expected disruption for air travellers has been avoided, hundreds of taxi drivers took part in a 24-hour protest yesterday.
A group called Taxi Drivers for Change organised the day of action, which saw services stopped from 4am on Monday morning.
Drivers are calling for the suspension of new licences and a review of the taxi industry. Pickets were placed at ranks across the country.
Taxi drivers in Waterford city, Cork, Galway and Dublin took part in the protest from noon until 3pm.
Meanwhile, around 20 taxis also took part in a four-hour work stoppage at Dublin Airport at the same time, although a threatened - separate - strike at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports on Thursday has since been called off.
SIPTU's representatives at the Dublin Airport Authority have decided to defer the threatened strike and have decided to attend conciliation talks at the Labour Relations Commission today instead.
(BMcC/JM)
A group called Taxi Drivers for Change organised the day of action, which saw services stopped from 4am on Monday morning.
Drivers are calling for the suspension of new licences and a review of the taxi industry. Pickets were placed at ranks across the country.
Taxi drivers in Waterford city, Cork, Galway and Dublin took part in the protest from noon until 3pm.
Meanwhile, around 20 taxis also took part in a four-hour work stoppage at Dublin Airport at the same time, although a threatened - separate - strike at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports on Thursday has since been called off.
SIPTU's representatives at the Dublin Airport Authority have decided to defer the threatened strike and have decided to attend conciliation talks at the Labour Relations Commission today instead.
(BMcC/JM)
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28 April 2009
Dublin Bus Services Restored
Most Dublin Bus services in the capital have been restored following strike action. Those operating out of the Harristown depot are still being curtailed by workers, but Dublin Bus has announced that the Clontarf, Conyngham Road, Phibsboro and Summerhill depots are no longer affected.
Dublin Bus Services Restored
Most Dublin Bus services in the capital have been restored following strike action. Those operating out of the Harristown depot are still being curtailed by workers, but Dublin Bus has announced that the Clontarf, Conyngham Road, Phibsboro and Summerhill depots are no longer affected.
10 March 2010
Taxis Continue Strike In Dublin And Cork
Taxi drivers are today continuing their campaign in Dublin this morning and extending it to other areas of the city over their ongoing dispute with the Taxi Regulator. The rank at Dublin Airport is now closed and other ranks throughout the city will close during the course of the morning.
Taxis Continue Strike In Dublin And Cork
Taxi drivers are today continuing their campaign in Dublin this morning and extending it to other areas of the city over their ongoing dispute with the Taxi Regulator. The rank at Dublin Airport is now closed and other ranks throughout the city will close during the course of the morning.
09 February 2016
Taxi Drivers To Protest In London
More than 5,000 taxi drivers are to protest at what they consider as government bias against the black cab trade and the promotion of private hire firms by 'light touch' regulation at the expense of passenger safety. The taxi trade protest will be held tomorrow, 10 February, from 2.30pm in Whitehall, London, SW1.
Taxi Drivers To Protest In London
More than 5,000 taxi drivers are to protest at what they consider as government bias against the black cab trade and the promotion of private hire firms by 'light touch' regulation at the expense of passenger safety. The taxi trade protest will be held tomorrow, 10 February, from 2.30pm in Whitehall, London, SW1.
18 March 2010
Taxis 'Off Duty' As Strike Hits
There's to be a three-hour stoppage this afternoon as thousands of taxi drivers across Ireland are expected to withdraw services from the country's main airports, train and bus stations. They will also stage go-slow protests through a number of major cities and towns.
Taxis 'Off Duty' As Strike Hits
There's to be a three-hour stoppage this afternoon as thousands of taxi drivers across Ireland are expected to withdraw services from the country's main airports, train and bus stations. They will also stage go-slow protests through a number of major cities and towns.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
