City councillors approved an increase to help black cab drivers with mounting operating costs.
He said most of it would be spent on insurance, maintenance and other costs.
Dr James Cooper, from Taxi Research Partners, recommended the increase after a review of current taxi fare scales.Dr Cooper told Glasgow City Council's licensing and regulatory committee that this rise would incentivise drivers to work through the night.The increase will be advertised with a further consultation before it takes effect.Report from Sarah Hilley at the
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