Dublin driving schools have been forced to increase the price of lessons due to rising fuel costs.
One school's price for twelve lessons has increased from €425 to €577, and one instructor says that students are aware that the rising cost of petrol and diesel is forcing some schools to increase their fees. Ladybird Driving School, which is based in Tallaght and Dun Laoghaire, says it adds a €2 to €3 fuel surcharge to the price of individual lessons.
Managing director of Ladybird Kevin Horgan said they make the costs very clear when learner drivers are looking to book lessons. He told 98fm: "The surcharge would be explained in the beginning that look, the price is for six lessons or twelve lessons, plus a little surcharge for fuel, and they are okay with that.
