Sir, - How can Joe Heron of the Irish Taxi-Drivers' Federation have the gall to say there is no shortage of taxis (The Irish Times, September 8th)? People are waiting on ranks for hours on end from on weekend nights, and often earlier in the week as well. He should try waiting himself some night, and see how frustrating the experience is! You often see people just giving up and starting to walk home. This obviously increases the opportunity for potential attackers. - Yours, etc.,
Brian McCarthy, Dublin 20.