GMB, the union for taxi and private hire drivers, says drivers on local authorities - on their knees in the wake of the pandemic
- need support to implement new legislation.
Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
"GMB supports any measure that will increase the safety of private hire drivers and the general public.
"But this legislation feels rushed, ill-timed and leaving it to local authorities to decide whether to use CCTV smacks of passing the buck.
"Ministers should provide clear, nationwide rules - along with funding necessary to implement the safety measures.
"Drivers, business owners and councils are on their knees in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic and need support to make implement these changes."
