'Up to 1000 of them could lose their livelihoods.'
The expansion of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone next June could have a “devastating” impact on the city's taxi trade, it has been claimed.
“Drivers and the industry were already hugely damaged by the effects of the pandemic and continued restrictions, yet have less than a year to prepare for this being rolled out. All vehicles will be affected by the roll out except for motorcycles and mopeds as well as vehicles for people with a disability.
Karen MacGregor, Scotland Director, said: “Sustrans welcomes the expansion of the LEZ in Glasgow. Sustrans Scotland campaigned for the creation of this LEZ along with LEZs in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. This development of Glasgow’s LEZ will be a key step forward in the reduction of emissions in Scotland’s largest city.
“Poor air quality presents a serious risk to public health and the LEZ will help bring pollution down to acceptable levels.
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