Most of the State's taxi drivers support the controversial scheme to fix a national fare structure, the taxi regulator has claimed.
Ger Deering defended the proposed new pricing system and his decision not to address a mass rally of drivers in Dublin.
Taxi Regulator Ger Deering
"As a regulator I cannot just listen to the voice of those who shout loudest," he told RTÉ's Morning Ireland. "It isn't the way a proper regulatory process should work.
"It can't be done on the basis of people trying to veto things by using their muscle. I have to listen to all the people involved and I have done. It's about consultation, considering that consultation, and then making decisions and implementing them. I feel the idea of a mass meeting is not the best in a constructive way," Mr Deering said.
"As a national regulator I have a responsibility towards all people in the industry - all drivers, all operators, and all passengers," said Mr Deering.
"It is a small sector objecting to these changes - many drivers support them."
Drivers taking part in the nationwide strike, from 6am to 1pm on September 4th, are being urged by union bosses to descend on the offices of the taxi regulator to voice their concerns.
The drivers are also threatening to strike during next month's Ryder Cup event in Co Kildare.
The Irish Taxi Drivers Federation, National Taxi Drivers Union and Siptu - which represent 14,000 of the State's 17,000 taxi drivers - are calling for members to drive in convoy from Phoenix Park to the office of The Commission for Taxi Regulation in Fitzwilliam Square next Monday week.
The unions are against minimum charges set at €3.80, or €4.10 at premium times, replacing the system where fares were set by individual local authorities. The new structure will also see the abolition of luggage charges and a €1.50 hiring charge for pick-ups from Dublin airport.
Mr Deering said although he acknowledged the importance of the Ryder Cup, recent reports that drivers were quoting passengers fares ranging from €23 to €62 for the same journey showed the need for a national taxi fare.
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