COVID assistance as part of a 100 days plan of immediate priorities unveiled on Thursday. SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said: “The last year has been extremely tough for taxi drivers and their families.
Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - Apple - Android “They’ve truly gone the extra mile to provide a vital service for key workers and vulnerable individuals throughout the lockdown and beyond.”The earnings of the county's taxi drivers and private licences have plummeted during the pandemic.
So much so, a national demo was staged last year to protest about a lack of financial support - SNP ministers have announced a £1500 grant for drivers to assist with fixed costs, but the closing date for the first payment.
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