On 31 January 2023, there were a total of 14,665 Dublin licensed SPSV drivers, and 25,383 nationwide. The number of licensed vehicles on that date was 19,228.
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Ireland is experiencing a taxi shortage across the country with running costs making participating in the occupation a challenge for many would-be taxi drivers.
National origin. 38% of taxi and limo drivers were immigrants in 2000. This is one of the highest proportions of immigrant workers of any occupation in the U.S. Only tailors and farm laborers had a higher percentage of immigrants among occupations with at least 50,000 workers in the 2000 Census.
Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) are taxis, hackneys and limousines. In Ireland, an SPSV license is regulated by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Research has shown that taxi drivers are at risk for numerous health concerns, such as low back and leg pain, linked to their highly sedentary occupation, long work hours and stressors related to the job (e.g. low income, safety threats).
By the end of 2020, there were just 19,350 taxis in Ireland. And the latest figures, up to the end of May, show continued attrition. There are just under 19,000 cabs on the country's roads, around 2,500 fewer than prior to the pandemic.
As a taxi driver you'll spend many hours of your day sitting behind the wheel, and this can cause a lot of stress on your body. Regular physical activity helps reduce the effects of stress by: Encouraging the release of 'feel good' endorphins.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the US is $30,050. This works out at around $14.50 an hour. Taxi drivers earn much lower than the average salary in the US.