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Local Taxi Drivers Demand Action Against Uber Competitors

9/13/2025

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Blackpool taxi driver Neil Charnock calls for council action against "out-of-area" Uber drivers, claiming they harm local earnings.
He states local drivers lose 30-40% of their income due to these unregulated competitors.
Blackpool Council admits it faces challenges due to outdated taxi legislation.
A Wiltshire Council report shows a 10% decline in licensed cab drivers since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many drivers have transitioned to flexible jobs, with complaints about unlicensed drivers impacting local trade.

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Blackpool taxi driver Neil Charnock calls for council action against "out-of-area" Uber drivers, claiming they harm local earnings.
He states local drivers lose 30-40% of their income due to these unregulated competitors.
Blackpool Council admits it faces challenges due to outdated taxi legislation.
A Wiltshire Council report shows a 10% decline in licensed cab drivers since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many drivers have transitioned to flexible jobs, with complaints about unlicensed drivers impacting local trade.