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DUBLIN: The government has decided to exempt low-speed electric bikes and e-scooters from registration, tax and insurance. Vehicles that cannot travel at a speed of more than 25 km/h are excluded. Specific legislation for e-bikes and…

Researchers at Newcastle University have found that women are better at operating driverless cars than men. Research found that women display faster reaction times and more control over the wheel. Women are also better at taking on…

DUBLIN: Taxi company FreeNow has decided to charge customers an extra €1 to improve its technology and app quality. FreeNow will add an additional €1 to the price of each taxi journey from next month. The company announced the price…

DUBLIN: A shortage of computer chips and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have reportedly hit the European car market. New auto sales in the European Union fell to 4.6 million, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers…

MILAN: The European Union (EU) has announced plans to build a railway line connecting European countries. The project is part of the EU’s goal of bringing the continent to carbon neutrality by 2050. Carlo Borghini, head of Shift2Rail,…

DUBLIN: Gardai is considering introducing a camera system that can detect drivers who are using their mobile phones while driving. Garda hopes the new technology will make Irish roads safer. Garda Chief Superintendent Michael Hennebry,…

DUBLIN: The number of people entering and departing Ireland for other nations is returning to pre-crisis levels. The Central Statistics Office figures for June show that the passenger numbers in and out Ireland's ports and airports has…

People who hold a driving licence issued by an EU/EEA member state are permitted to drive in Ireland as long as their existing licence is valid. Drivers who want to exchange their licence for an equivalent Irish driving licence must…

DUBLIN: Ryanair has warned customers about fake scam websites that offer 'discounted' flights and has advised travellers to always book directly on the Ryanair website or app to avoid being scammed. The Irish low-cost carrier has issued…

DUBLIN: Airlines including Emirates and Ryanair are anticipating an uptick in travel bookings as a result of the implementation of Digital Covid Certificates. Emirates' Country Manager in Ireland has said that the airline expects a…