John Lahart backs Taxi Divers' calls for excise duty reduction
A Fianna Fail TD is calling on the Government to reduce excise duty to tackle rising fuel costs for taxi drivers.
John Lahart is backing calls from the National Taxi Forum for the government to intervene to help them.
Deputy Lahart says taxi drivers are seeking a hike in 1 euro per trip to help offset increased fuel charges they’re facing, but he wants to see excise duty cut.

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