File Photo Three taxi drivers who challenged the deregulation of the taxi market in 2000 have lost their case in the High Court. The drivers argued that the sudden deregulation of the market had reduced the value of taxi plates from almost 100,000 euro to

File Photo Three taxi drivers who challenged the deregulation of the taxi market in 2000 have lost their case in the High Court. The drivers argued that the sudden deregulation of the market had reduced the value of taxi plates from almost 100,000 euro to almost nothing, leaving some with significant debt. 23/01/2013 Taxis in line at O’Connell street, Dublin city centre. Taxi drivers will face disqualification for serious criminal convictions under the new Taxi Regulation Bill being introduced. Photo:Wanderley Massafelli/RollingNews.ie