Taxi drivers have demanded Scotland’s biggest cities follow Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s lead and scrap new pollution charges.
In Glasgow, motorists will face a fine of up to £480 from June 2023 if caught in a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) driving a vehicle that doesn’t meet green standards.
Similar penalties will be introduced in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee in 2024, despite thousands of cars – including hundreds of black cabs – currently failing to meet the regulations.