Keep the cap. Protect jobs. Protect Glasgow.

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Keep the cap. Protect jobs. Protect Glasgow.

Glasgow City Council - Licensing and Regulatory Committee (Cllr Alex Wilson, Cllr Sean Ferguson, Cllr Eunis Jassemi, Cllr Hanif Raja, Cllr Jill Pidgeon, Cllr Abdul Bostani, Cllr Leòdhas Massie)

We are calling on Glasgow City Council to keep the current cap of 3,450 Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) licences in place. Removing it would cause serious harm to safety, accessibility, and fairness in our city’s transport system.

There is no solid evidence to justify removing the cap. Lifting it would create a “race to the bottom” where safety standards drop, vehicle conditions suffer, and passengers are put at risk.

The cap helps maintain balance in the industry and protects jobs. It ensures that every vehicle and driver on the road meets proper standards. Without it, the market could be overwhelmed, leading to more traffic, pollution, and unregulated operators.

Glasgows Hackney Fleet proudly remains 100% accessible, meaning our disabled customers from Glasgow and beyond will always have transport they can rely on. If the number of private hire vehicles increases without limit (and most are not accessible) it will make it harder for disabled passengers to get the transport they need.

Some will argue that more vehicles are needed but we already have an under capacity in the city.

As of April 2025, over 200 Taxi cab plates were available from Glasgow City Council. There is no argument that the reality is there is a shortage of opportunity, with the need for the Council to remove barriers to enter the trade. Failure to recognise this and act accordingly will not increase vehicle numbers but do the opposite resulting in lost vehicles, lost accessibility and ultimately loss of a green ULEZ compliant service in favour for a race to the bottom lining the pockets and profitability of conglomerates and systematically dismantling an already under pressure service.

We’re also very concerned about the influence of companies like Uber. Uber has a long record of avoiding local rules, lobbying councils, and putting profits first. Uber doesn’t own cars or employ drivers - they just run an app. Their goal is to make money for shareholders, not to provide public transport, not to keep people safe.

This isn’t just about business. It’s about protecting a fair, safe, and accessible transport system for everyone in Glasgow.

So we say to the Council:
Keep the cap. Protect jobs. Protect Glasgow.

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Unite Scotland Glasgow Cab Section

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To: Glasgow City Council - Licensing and Regulatory Committee (Cllr Alex Wilson, Cllr Sean Ferguson, Cllr Eunis Jassemi, Cllr Hanif Raja, Cllr Jill Pidgeon, Cllr Abdul Bostani, Cllr Leòdhas Massie)
From: [Your Name]

We, the undersigned, are calling on Glasgow City Council to keep the current cap of 3,450 Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) licences in place. Removing it would cause serious harm to safety, accessibility, and fairness in our city’s transport system.

There is no solid evidence to justify removing the cap. Lifting it would create a “race to the bottom” where safety standards drop, vehicle conditions suffer, and passengers are put at risk.

The cap helps maintain balance in the industry and protects jobs. It ensures that every vehicle and driver on the road meets proper standards. Without it, the market could be overwhelmed, leading to more traffic, pollution, and unregulated operators.

Glasgows Hackney Fleet proudly remains 100% accessible, meaning our disabled customers from Glasgow and beyond will always have transport they can rely on. If the number of private hire vehicles increases without limit (and most are not accessible) it will make it harder for disabled passengers to get the transport they need.

Some will argue that more vehicles are needed but we already have an under capacity in the city.

As of April 2025, over 200 Taxi cab plates were available from Glasgow City Council. There is no argument that the reality is there is a shortage of opportunity, with the need for the Council to remove barriers to enter the trade. Failure to recognise this and act accordingly will not increase vehicle numbers but do the opposite resulting in lost vehicles, lost accessibility and ultimately loss of a green ULEZ compliant service in favour for a race to the bottom lining the pockets and profitability of conglomerates and systematically dismantling an already under pressure service.

We’re also very concerned about the influence of companies like Uber. Uber has a long record of avoiding local rules, lobbying councils, and putting profits first. Uber doesn’t own cars or employ drivers - they just run an app. Their goal is to make money for shareholders, not to provide public transport, not to keep people safe.

This isn’t just about business. It’s about protecting a fair, safe, and accessible transport system for everyone in Glasgow.

So we ask you: Keep the cap. Protect jobs. Protect Glasgow.

Thank you for your interest and for supporting Unite’s campaign Ι This petition will be shared with Glasgow City Council - Licensing and Regulatory Committee c/o Clerk to the Licensing Board, City of Glasgow Licensing Board City Chambers, Glasgow, G2 1DU