Glasgow Taxis expressed concern that the increase was excessive - with the minimum charge flag fall to rise from £3.40 to £4.
Glasgow taxi fares are to rise by more than 19 per cent so drivers can cope with mounting costs of fuels, repairs and the cost of living crisis.
READ MORE: Fears new Glasgow Necropolis path could lead to anti-social behaviour in historic cemeteryHe said: “There is no doubt a significant increase is required.” The minimum charge flag fall is to rise from £3.40 to £4. The £4 fee is for a distance not exceeding 886 yards and a time not exceeding two minutes 46 seconds.
Unite the Union Glasgow Cab Section agreed with the 19.36 per cent increase but believed the night-time flag fall was too high at £5.40. Mr McLean questioned the timing of it and whether the city is ready but said it makes sense for people’s health and well-being.
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