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| Author: | Sussex [ Wed Feb 12, 2025 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glasgow taxi drivers struggle to meet LEZ for vehicles |
Glasgow taxi drivers struggle to meet LEZ standards for vehicles https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glas ... t-30992654 A taxi driver whose vehicle failed to meet the requirements of Glasgow’s low emission zone had their licence renewal bid refused. The city’s licensing committee turned down a three-year renewal application from Lynedoch Taxi Service. No representative for the service appeared at a licensing hearing on Wednesday, with councillors deciding against granting a new licence in their absence. A report to the committee stated the vehicle did not meet LEZ requirements. Another taxi driver, Yonis Farqadini, was called before councillors as he had failed to “respond satisfactorily to correspondence requesting vehicle details”. He told the committee that he “couldn’t find any cars that were suitable for the ULEZ”, adding he was saving up for a new vehicle. Mr Farqadini was offered four weeks to find a new car but decided to withdraw his application due to the “tight” timescale. He will be able to apply again if he sources a new vehicle. Generally, diesel engine vehicles registered after September 2015 and petrol vehicles registered from 2006 onwards will meet the LEZ standards. Glasgow’s zone came into force in June 2023. The initial penalty charge for a non-compliant vehicle entering the LEZ is £60. A representative for Cambus Taxi Service also appeared before councillors as its vehicle did not meet LEZ standards. They said a replacement vehicle had been found and their application, for a three-year renewal, was continued to allow the car to undergo an inspection. A private hire car licence was renewed for three years, although the applicant, Rifat Sultana, was warned due to a delayed inspection. The case had been called as the vehicle had “not undergone and passed the required safety inspection”. However, councillors were told the car has since been inspected. Cllr Sean Ferguson, SNP, who was chairing the committee, asked why it had taken so long. The applicant said there had been a “miscommunication” and also revealed the vehicle had failed an initial inspection. Cllr Ferguson said: “It is very important that applicants always keep a close eye out for any communications from the council in this regard.” |
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| Author: | XH558 [ Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glasgow taxi drivers struggle to meet LEZ for vehicles |
Hmm - seems like Glasgow is reining on extensions. I suppose these owners could just get a TXE ... at a cost. |
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