Uber-style taxis operated by private individuals shot down by minister

The transport minister has shot down the prospect of private individuals being allowed to use their own cars as Uber-style taxis.

Darragh O'Brien's intervention comes after the consumer watchdog called for the market to be opened up to rideshare apps, including Uber and Lyft, which allow private individuals to carry passengers. 

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