A HIGH Court judge says an urgent review of taxi trade law is needed to stop an invasion of drivers using cheap licences in North-East towns.
The cost of licensing taxis in Berwick-upon-Tweed is far lower than many other areas and a sharp increase in hackney carriages bearing the town’s plates has led to tension among drivers.
Stockton Borough Council has led the complaints, pointing out that its officers have no power over cabs registered outside its boundaries.
Berwick cabs can operate in other North-East towns and cities on pre-booked journeys……..Read More in The Northern Echo
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