Post by The Dark Knight on Apr 10, 2024 9:02:30 GMT
Confusing taxi rules 'risk people's safety'
People are facing problems getting taxis because of “confusing” differences in rules left over after the merger of old councils, drivers have said.
Cumbria has six different licensing systems inherited from the county’s old district councils, which were abolished in 2023.
One driver said there was a risk to people’s safety due to difficulties getting taxis at night.
Cumberland Council said it was working to “create one system”, while the Westmorland and Furness authority said it was "committed to improving" many of its services.
Last year, Cumbria’s county council and six district councils were replaced by two unitary authorities which took over the function of taxi licensing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe36verp1yo
People are facing problems getting taxis because of “confusing” differences in rules left over after the merger of old councils, drivers have said.
Cumbria has six different licensing systems inherited from the county’s old district councils, which were abolished in 2023.
One driver said there was a risk to people’s safety due to difficulties getting taxis at night.
Cumberland Council said it was working to “create one system”, while the Westmorland and Furness authority said it was "committed to improving" many of its services.
Last year, Cumbria’s county council and six district councils were replaced by two unitary authorities which took over the function of taxi licensing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe36verp1yo