'People are going out earlier and going home earlier'
THE night-time economy in Glasgow is being undermined by inadequate transport provision and consumer trends that gained traction in the wake of the pandemic, city publicans have told our sister title The Herald.
Business owners say those difficulties have been exacerbated by a shortage of taxi drivers after the number of licence renewals fell sharply following lockdown, plus the disruption arising from ongoing rail strikes. They say this is causing consumers to think twice about going out, and curtailing their evenings when they do.
The licensed trade can also no longer count on the traditional post-work custom which dissipated after people began working from home, added Mr Alexander, whose family have owned the Solid Rock Café since 1987. He further lamented the general condition of the city centre, including the roads. Billy Gold, pictured, owner of the historic Glasgow east end pub the Hielan Jessie, said concerns over transport provision are forcing many people to think twice about going out. It is also having a knock-out effect on casual trade.He told our sister title The Herald: “The bus service is unreliable, and it is very expensive. Private taxis are getting more and more expensive.[ahead]. People are going out earlier and going home earlier.
“People are still going out, but they are being much more circumspect about things. It is not the cost of going for a meal or going for a drink, but the practicalities. For some people that is the deciding factor.”
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