One of the biggest taxi apps in the country says it's seeing twenty to thirty new drivers joining up each week.
But the Country Manager for Free Now in Ireland says it comes on the back of a 30% reduction in drivers over the last decade.
Niall Carson says simplifying the geography part of the test could help add more cabs on the roads.
He says they'd like to see more people encouraged into the industry:
"We have seen greater supports in place as of the start of September through the NTA. But also, looking at the modernisation and electrification of the fleet, I think Ireland has an opportunity to be a standard bearer in Europe by having a fully electric taxi fleet. It's a commitment we've made - by 2030 we'd like to see that."
The Free Now EV Roadshow takes place day in the RDS, and people looking to join the industry are being encouraged to attend.
Are you a taxi driver or looking to join the industry? 🚕
Test drive your future at the FREE NOW EV Roadshow on Tuesday, 25th October at the RDS, Dublin from 10am to 4pm. Register for FREE today. 🙌 Sign up here - https://t.co/vFtcHqp3CC pic.twitter.com/OcCmuuy0aG
— FREE NOW Ireland (@FreeNow_IE) October 19, 2022
