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Fri 10 Oct 2008Taxi fares to rise 8% from midnight
Taxi fares are set to become more expensive from midnight, when an 8.3 per cent price increase comes into effect.
The rise, which was announced by the regulator in September, will see the cost of hailing a cab rise to €4.10 at the standard rate and €4.45 at the premium rate, which applies from 8pm to 8am each day, and all day on Sunday and bank holidays.
Meanwhile, taxis hired between 8pm on Christmas Eve and 8am on St Stephen's Day and from 8pm on New Year's Eve to 8am on New Year's Day will also be charged at the premium rate.
Soiling charges have also increased, rising by €15 to €140.
Taxi fares last increased in September 2006.
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