Taxi drivers to stage convoy around Glasgow over potholes on the roads

They will be starting at Townhead before making their way to George Square.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 24th Feb 2024

Taxi drivers are going to drive around the centre of Glasgow beeping their horns about the number of potholes on the roads.

They will be starting at Townhead before making their way to George Square.







Eddie Grice from the Scottish Private Hire Association told Greatest Hits Radio: "Our passengers are often children, the disabled or the elderly and they are a massive safety risk.

"The damage being caused to the private hire cars and taxis is not always immediately obvious.

"We are having to be on constant alert for other drivers who might swerve into you because they are also avoiding potholes."

Last week, we told you about mum of four Carly McLean who crashed into a barrier going over a pothole coming off Shields roundabout.

Glasgow woman writes off car after hitting giant pothole

John Wallace does private hires and said: "People on bikes are in a more vulnerable position than drivers when they hit these things.

"Women with prams can't cross the road because they are a mess and they are having to cross at sections with no traffic lights making it more dangerous."

Ruairi Kelly is the Convener for Neighbourhood Services at Glasgow City Council - he is warning there are more cars on the roads than ever before putting them under more pressure.

He told Greatest Hits Radio: "I am unhappy with the condition of the roads and I share people's frustration.

"It is also annoying that we do not have the funds to maintain them to a standard we all want to see."

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