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Taxis in Ireland
It is likely that you will at some stage require the services of a taxi driver during your time in Ireland. There are several important points: 3 Taxis are readily available throughout the island of Ireland. 3 Taxis in Ireland will always be clearly marked with a Taxi roof sign. The registered number of this taxi will also appear on this roof sign. 3 Most taxis in Ireland only accept cash. 3 Taxi drivers are required to issue receipts for payment. If after payment the taxi driver does not offer you a receipt you may request one. 3 Taxi Ranks are easily identifiable and are normally the best place to get a taxi from. 3 You can “flag down” a taxi that is available. Taxis that are available illuminate their roof sign.
3 All hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, golf courses and activity centres have contact details for local taxi companies and will be more than willing to order a taxi on your behalf if required. 3 Taxis are metered in Ireland and the fare is calculated from this. The meter will be visible at all stages during your journey. 3 Taxi drivers in Ireland are required to clearly display their photograph and credentials in the taxi (normally on the dashboard to the left of steering wheel).
3 It is not compulsory to tip taxi drivers in Ireland but you may wish to “round--up” a fare if you are happy with the service received. 3 If you anticipate frequently using a taxi during your time in Ireland you may wish to register for “Free Now.” This service allows you to order taxis from the Free Now App on your smartphone and allows you to make payments by Credit/Debit Card.
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