Same drivers, same journey, same fare. But where your money ends up is completely different. With Tap a Taxi, your fare stays with the driver. No platform fees. No surprises. Just a fair fare.
What you pay is what they get. No surge pricing, no platform fees. The price on the meter is the price you pay — 2pm or 2am, rain or shine.
These are the same local, licensed drivers you already know. The only difference is where your money goes — to them, not to a platform overseas.
Share your live location with a friend or family member while you ride. Track your driver on the map and know exactly where you are, the whole way home.
Your fare stays in the community. Same instinct that makes you go to the butcher instead of the supermarket — except at half two in the morning.
A transparent, fair and local alternative to taxi services — with no hidden fees and real support for drivers.
Free on iPhone and Android. Set up takes 30 seconds.
Share your pickup and drop-off.
Nearby driver in seconds.
Watch your driver on the map. Share your trip with a friend.
Card in-app or cash to your driver.
| Other Apps | Tap a Taxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Surge pricing | Yes | Never ✓ |
| Technology fees | Yes | None ✓ |
| Driver commission | 15–25% | 0% ✓ |
| Driver leaderboards / grades | Yes | No — all equal ✓ |
| Owned by | Overseas companies | Local drivers ✓ |
| Your fare goes to | The platform | Your driver ✓ |
Tap a Taxi is live in Dublin, Meath, Wicklow, and Louth — with more counties on the way. We're growing fast, and as more drivers join the co-operative, coverage expands. Check the app for real-time availability in your area.
Every Tap a Taxi driver is a fully licensed, NTA-registered taxi driver with a valid SPSV licence. All vehicles are insured, inspected, and GPS-tracked.
Share your trip
Tap one button to share your live location with a friend or family member. They'll see your route, your driver's details, and your ETA — so someone always knows you're safe.
Same taxi, same journey. Just a fairer fare. Download Tap a Taxi — it's free, and you're supporting local.
