NTA Backs Passenger Discounts | Belfast News

The National Transport Authority is siding with passengers on fixed ride-hailing fares, calling discounts a win for consumers — even as drivers protest that apps like Uber undercut official pricing and hurt their earnings. NTA’s Kevin O’Brien says the system already allows for lower fares, and encourages direct talks between drivers and platforms rather than regulation. Meanwhile, new taxi licenses hit a decade-high, but app usage among drivers has dropped from 66% to 57%. Free Now dominates with 82% of drivers, while Uber trails at 40%, and some are ditching apps altogether for street hails or avoiding high fees — all under the government’s strict rule: only licensed taxis can operate.

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