Glasgow Taxi Rank Cut Sparks Debate | Glasgow News

Glasgow’s Stockwell Street taxi rank is being slashed from four to two spots as part of a major city center upgrade — but the move has sparked fierce backlash from drivers and Unite, who warn it will hurt elderly and disabled passengers and cause longer queues. While the council says extensive consultations were held and the change is needed to avoid costly delays, the union argues they weren’t properly heard. Taxis are vital for door-to-door access, especially as public transport grows in importance. Despite objections, the licensing committee has approved the cut, with cameras and monitors planned to help manage the new setup — and construction is already underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/493cad956ef0c7d4