Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
596. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with the ride-sharing company, BlaBlaCar, in relation to its entry into the Irish market; the purpose and outcome of these meetings and if he believes BlaBlaCar ride-sharing services will be fully compliant with Irish public transport and health and safety regulations. [41823/15]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that I have not met with the BlaBlaCar company and therefore I am not aware of any proposals by the company to provide services in Ireland. The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
