 This week, increased tax fares proposed by the National Transport Authority were brought into effect. The changes which were proposed back in September will see taxi fares rise by 3.2% and are the first increase since the last pay rise in 2015. The increase will see commuters pay a slightly larger fee than usual with a 10 euro journey now costing around 10 euro or 50 and a 30 euro journey now costing 31 euro. Although the rise may not be substantial, there are some everyday taxi customers who feel the rise may not be necessary. Head of Public Affairs for the National Transport Authority, Donald O'Gara, said that the measures were put in place to alleviate dwindling taxi driver and traffic margins. But how will the changes really affect business? While taxi drivers will lose money initially, the aim is to increase their profits in the long run. However, some drivers fear the increase will discourage customers from using their service. Michalos Kanal, DCUTV News.