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Article: Taxi drivers threaten second day of protest
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- The Irish Times
- Article date:
- October 2, 2009
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TAXI DRIVERS are threatening to cause a second day of serious
traffic disruption in Dublin city centre today in protest at what
they say are worsening conditions in the industry.
Gardai last night warned motorists to expect delays as the
drivers vowed to resume a blockade of O'Connell Street at 7am.
The street was closed to traffic for several hours yesterday as
more than 150 taxis from around the country parked along both sides
of the thoroughfare.
About 100 taxi drivers also held an impromptu march that blocked
Dublin's north and south quays during rush hour.
The demonstration was organised by the Irish Taxi Council to
highlight what it says is a lack of regulation in the sector.
The ...