‘Words must be matched with actions’ – clampdown on issuing of taxi driver licences as passenger safety issue raised

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said the taxi regulations review must be done as quickly as possible

Gabija Gataveckaite

The Government is to clamp down on the issuing of taxi driver licences, with stricter checks planned in an effort to keep passengers safe.+

A review into the system of issuing licenses is now under way by the Departments of Justice and Transport.