'This is about trying to ensure that our city centre economy isn’t hammered.'
A bid to delay enforcement of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone by one year has been blocked, as the SNP accused Conservatives of “misinformation”.
Cllr John Daly, Conservative, said: “Taxi drivers and operators are more than happy to comply with LEZ going forward, and they will meet the requirements as the council requires them to. “This is about trying to ensure that our city centre economy isn’t hammered,” he said. “We’re trying to ensure that people can get home safely. It’s about trying to secure jobs.”
Cllr Aitken said the motion was “inaccurate, out of date and simply does not reflect reality”, adding she had met with Unite the union, alongside transport convener, Cllr Angus Millar, to explain the situation. “There’s a cost of living crisis, covid recovery for cab drivers has not been as quick as for other people. There wasn’t a lot of support. We have to strike a balance between achieving fresh air objectives and addressing concerns raised by the taxi industry.”
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