Ireland’s First Motorcycle Taxi Service

Since the two-wheelers are a far more convenient and fast way of transportation in all the crowded cities, services like using a motorcycle as a a small public service vehicle are gaining popularity among Europeans. Taking Ireland, for example, those who need to go to and from Dublin Airport or to any destination in the city can book the service online or via phone.

The name of Ireland’s first Motorbike Passenger Service is Airbike, and it operates from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday. Though the country’s current 2003 legislation does not include motorcycles as vehicles that can be used as taxis, Airbike is classified as the first and only Motorbike Passenger Service in Ireland.

"Services like Airbike already exist and have been very successful in Paris and London," said Greg Carley, director, Airbike Ltd. "With ever growing traffic congestion, our service is aimed a time pressured people who need to get to the airport to catch that flight, train or need to get to that critical meeting or appointment safely with time to spare."

According to the Irish company, the drivers who will take the passengers to point to point destinations are highly trained and experienced. Airbikes, which are all Yamaha FJR 1300A motorcycles, can also be booked for an hour, half day or a full day.

All drivers are trained and qualified at the top Level 1 RoSPA Silver or Gold certificate and they are highly skilled in riding large capacity motorcycles and all measures have been taken to ensure passenger safety.

As well as being protected by the bike's fairing, passengers are provided with a top quality ARAI helmet, a walk-in, zip-up REV'IT motorcycle suit, and gloves to ensure their safety, comfort and protection. Passengers are also in continuous contact with the driver via an intercom system.