In a move that will infuriate the taxi industry, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is recommending that all drivers be allowed to use their own cars to provide taxi rides, without needing a special licence. This would mean they would be regulated only for safety and service. However, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien said on Thursday that the Government had "no intention" of allowing 'ride-sharing' in Ireland.
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