'These unlicensed taxis are parking in local ranks illegally'
Uber has said it is 'open to conversation' with Blackpool Council over alleged unregulated drivers operating in the seaside resort.
“These unlicensed taxis are parking in local ranks illegally, taking fares from our hard-working, rule-abiding Blackpool taxi drivers. What is the Minister doing to tackle these unlicensed drivers, and will he meet me to discuss this issue in my constituency?” “There are about 1,000 taxi drivers in Blackpool whose livelihoods depend on local trade. If Uber floods the place with cars it will have a massive impact on them. Taxi work, like lots of other work in Blackpool, is somewhat seasonal. Uber is just adding to that existing insecurity.”
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