In recent years, the taxi trade in Bishopbriggs has been burdened with escalating costs and negligible support from the local council. Not only has there been a significant increase in taxi driver license fees from approximately £175 to £307 over just three years, but an operator's license now costs £564, increased from roughly £304. Additionally, administrative fees such as changing a vehicle have doubled from £100 to £200 within a year.

While these fees have skyrocketed, the council has offered a mere 3% fare increase, which would do little to alleviate the financial strain faced by taxi drivers. These challenges, compounded by the absence of a designated taxi rank in Bishopbriggs town centre, not only neglect the community of taxi drivers who serve this area diligently but also the public who rely on their services regularly.

A designated taxi rank is crucial in enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of taxi services within the town centre. It provides both convenience and safety for passengers and a fair operational space for taxi drivers. This move is necessary to support the local economy and ensure that both the citizens and the taxi trade of Bishopbriggs are respected and adequately catered for.

Despite the council's neglect, creating a dedicated taxi rank will significantly improve public transport access within the town centre, meeting both the needs of the public and ensuring the sustainability of the local taxi trade.

Join us in urging the Bishopbriggs council to prioritize the establishment of a taxi rank in the town centre. Please sign this petition to support local taxi drivers and ensure a transparent, fair, and beneficial transport solution for all. Your signature is a step towards action and change.