The Taxis for Ireland Coalition wants recognition for the industry.
Taxi numbers in the midlands have dropped by almost 16% since 2019.
The latest figures from the National Transport Authority show they're down just under 18% in Offaly where the number of taxi licenses fell from 185 to 151 in the last five years.
Westmeath saw a fall of 16.5%, and while in Laois, the numbers are down 13%.
Nationally, taxi numbers have declined in 23 out of 26 counties.
Aisling Dunne, Head of Public Policy at Bolt Ireland, says the future government needs to commit to addressing the shortfall:
Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite
Westmeath Town At The Heart Of An Post’s €5m Christmas Operations
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Tánaiste And Justice Minister Over Immigration Stance
TUS Student Housing Issue Raised At European Parliament
Laois TD Welcomes Strong Year For New Housing
LOETB To Roll Out Sustainability Programme For Businesses In 2026
White Christmas Unlikely As Frosty Conditions Set In
Laois Discount Retail Store Confirm Closure
Laois TD Calls For ESB To Start International Recruitment
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea
Midlands Remote Workers More Likely To Stay Put In Job
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience
Plans Lodged For Offaly Padel Courts
"Full Of Life At Christmas" - Ashling Murphy's Family Reflect At Christmas
Westmeath Security Expert Weighs In On US Eying Up Greenland
Ryanair CEO Blasts Taoiseach For Passenger Cap
Midlands Motorists Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
Laois Hospital Set To Get €16m Extension
Westmeath Residential Re-Development Gets Green Light
Gardai Issue Fresh Appeal For Offaly Arson Attack