'In Glasgow, many hundreds of taxis are facing the scrap heap as a direct result of a tin eared SNP/Green council decision not to allow them an exemption from the LEZ.'
ONE of my first acts as a newly elected member in May was to answer the call of Glasgow’s taxi drivers and their worries overIconic across UK cities, the traditional black hack taxis welcome tourists, delegates and dignitaries from across the globe. However, more importantly, they serve the citizens of Glasgow round the clock, 365 days a year come rain or shine, a particularly important service for the disabled, elderly and vulnerable.
Make no mistake this move threatens the livelihoods of several hundred small businesses, from the taxi operators themselves to hospitality businesses across Glasgow who rely on taxis, particularly the night-time economy, to transport their clientele to and from their various venues – without the confidence of how to get home, many just won’t go out.
They have a point; the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has noted that such a fast transition is logistically impossible there, and has extended their Clean Air Zone transition until the end of 2026, saying “the vehicles just simply aren’t available to get the change in that time frame”.
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