A recent study has revealed that six out of ten people who socialise in town say that taxi availability impacts how often they go out.
According to the research conducted by Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), two in every three people have experienced a significant challenge trying to get a taxi after a night out in the city centre.
The report confirms that this issue affects men more women. The LVA has found that 70% of men experience difficulty finding a taxi after a night out and 60% of women experience the same.
Speaking on the lack of taxi availability, Donall O’Keeffe, CEO of the LVA said “We’ve been saying for some time that there aren’t enough taxis on the streets at closing time. That’s been the feedback from publicans from all over Dublin. They are hearing it from their customers and they are concerned about the implications this is having on socialising in the capital."
“Well now we have actual numbers that back up that fear. 6 out of 10 people who socialise regularly say their concern about whether they’ll get a taxi home at the end of the night impacts how often they choose to socialise. If this is the extent of the problem amongst those who do go out regularly, then imagine how much it is also concerning those who only socialise occasionally?" he continued.
O'Keeffe urged the issue that there are not enough taxis in Dublin and pushes to introduce use ride-hailing apps. The study found that more than four out of five people are in favour of using ride-hailing options such as Bolt or Uber when travelling home after midnight.
"With taxis being the most used form of transport at that time, we need to ensure there is a sufficient supply of taxis late at night and that our customers don’t encounter frequent difficulties getting a taxi home as is currently the situation,” O’Keeffe concluded.
