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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Sarah Hilley

Glasgow taxi fares to rise by 19 per cent as drivers battle huge cost increase

Glasgow taxi fares are to rise by more than 19 per cent so drivers can cope with mounting costs of fuels, repairs and the cost of living crisis.

Research found that drivers’ costs of production in the city soared by 19.36 per cent over the course of 18 months between February 2021 and September 2022.

Councillors have given the go-ahead for meter rates to increase today after an independent report advised the rise due to outgoings.

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