Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 2016 relates to the regulation of rickshaws in cities and towns and amends the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to cover them. However, the section has never been implemented. We are a full year on and rickshaws remain unregulated, although the National Transport Authority is conducting a painfully slow consultation process. The considerable frustration with this issue is being added to by the delay. Initially, we were told that it was due to seeking and preparing legal advice. Now there is a consultation process. These appear to be stalling tactics. We now know that some rickshaws are facilitating drug dealing across our towns and cities. Rickshaws remain unregulated, are uninsured and are not subject to checks. What is the Government doing to close this gap in the legislation one year on?

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