Taxi crowding is 'risking lives'

Published : 01 Dec 2009 07:54:24

Taxi and private hire drivers competing for late night business outside pubs and clubs in central Bristol are putting lives at risk, it is claimed.Bristol City Council says there are so many drivers crowding in to the city centre that some are posing a danger to other road users and pedestrians. It plans to use CCTV to clamp down on drivers who are obstructing the road. Union Unite said the problem has been caused by the council lifting the limit on cab driver numbers in the city. Bristol .... read more