“So, there were over 200 complaints; we have issued 49 fixed payment notices of €200.”
, NTA CEO Anne Graham said the industry was still getting used to the new rule.
“Obviously, when something new comes in and when it’s mandatory, there will always be a bedding in period - particularly when it’s a new regulation,” she said.“So, there was over 200 complaints; we have issued 49 fixed payment notices ofTaxis in line on Dublin's O'Connell Street in 2013. Picture by: Wanderley Massafelli/Photocall Ireland“We will continue to enforce that and deal with those complaints.
“We would ask people if they are complaining, just to try and identify either the vehicle or the driver through the reg number or the plate number and we will follow up and investigate if a complaint is made.” Jim Waldron of the National Private Hire and Taxi Association said the vast majority of drivers were compliant with the new rule.
"I don't think 229 complaints, in regards to the millions of journeys that take place since this compulsory credit card transaction payment had come in, I don't think it's that much to be honest," he said.Main image: A line of taxis in Dublin city centre, 13-05-2021. Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
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