18 Dec 2024
It will allow drivers, owners, businesses and the public to give their views on the number of taxis and private hire cars in the city. Studies have looked into the night-time economy in Glasgow city centre and the experiences of customers.
Our Chief Executive, Stuart Patrick said:
"The city centre is the heartbeat of Glasgow’s economy, but it is still facing significant challenges in recovering from the pandemic, with footfall yet to return to pre-COVID levels.
A vibrant night-time economy is crucial to this recovery and ensuring that people can travel to and from the city centre easily and safely is key to its success. Our research shows that the availability of taxis and private hire cars is a significant factor, particularly at peak times.
Glasgow is the only city in the UK to operate a cap on private hire cars and this is limiting the options for late-night visitors to get home. This is not just an inconvenience but is actively deterring people from coming into town, which is something we cannot afford if we want to see growth and vitality return to our city centre.”
