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Dublin taxi drivers protest Uber’s fixed fares, causing M50 delays.
Taxi drivers in Dublin are protesting Uber’s fixed-rate fare system, disrupting traffic on the M50 near Dublin Airport and nearby areas and causing significant delays.
The demonstration, involving roughly a third of Ireland’s taxi drivers, began in the late afternoon and is expected to last about two hours.
Drivers claim the new pricing model threatens their income by reducing fare variability and undermining traditional metered rates.
Gardaí and Dublin City Council are managing the situation, advising travelers to allow extra time and avoid affected routes.
The protest underscores ongoing tensions between traditional taxi operators and ride-hailing platforms over fair competition and regulation.
Los taxistas de Dublín protestan por las tarifas fijas de Uber, causando retrasos en la M50.