Taxi drivers refuse to work over airport charge

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Taxi drivers refuse to work over airport charge



Taxi drivers have been protesting in Aberdeen

Dozens of taxi drivers based at Aberdeen International Airport are refusing to work in protest over a new £7 charge for customers, after talks over the changes broke down.

The drivers, who are self-employed, previously paid about £200 a week to gain access to the airport rank, with a £5 surcharge for all customers.

However the drivers said this had all now been swapped to a £7 charge which is added to the meter and can be passed on to passengers.

Aberdeen International Airport said it had plans in place to minimise the impact on customers, and has asked for patience if queues are longer than normal.










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