Post by The Dark Knight on Feb 28, 2024 12:59:21 GMT
Merseyside borough facing taxi shortage after fall in drivers
Sefton is facing a taxi shortage after a new report detailed the huge fall in licensed taxi drivers since the pandemic.
Analysis of the taxi industry within Sefton revealed a startling 19.5% decrease in licensed drivers and a 12.9% drop in active hackney carriage vehicles since 2020.
The decline in numbers is so severe, current vehicle owners are unable to find enough drivers to operate the 271 licensed taxi across Sefton.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-borough-facing-taxi-shortage-28716516
Sefton is facing a taxi shortage after a new report detailed the huge fall in licensed taxi drivers since the pandemic.
Analysis of the taxi industry within Sefton revealed a startling 19.5% decrease in licensed drivers and a 12.9% drop in active hackney carriage vehicles since 2020.
The decline in numbers is so severe, current vehicle owners are unable to find enough drivers to operate the 271 licensed taxi across Sefton.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/merseyside-borough-facing-taxi-shortage-28716516