Cork Taxi Drivers Leaving Industry Because Of Costs and Regulation
35 taxi drivers in Cork have left the industry in the last year because of rising insurance costs and regulation.
This exodus has led to warnings being issued by Cork Taxi Council that taxis will be obsolete in five years
Bobby Lynch of the Council says drivers have become disillusioned with the industry due to rising costs and the fact that they are no longer allowed to sell on their plate...
He says the high costs meaning many drivers are not able to earn a living and are just working to pay off the monthly repayments on their car..
Speaking to RedFM News Bobby Lynch says taxi drivers feel abandoned by the Government
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