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Highland taxi drivers urged not miss out on Scottish Government support fund


By Hector MacKenzie

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Councillor Andrew Jarvie is urging taxi and private hire drivers to check if they are eligible for the support before the fund is closed.
Councillor Andrew Jarvie is urging taxi and private hire drivers to check if they are eligible for the support before the fund is closed.

HIGHLAND taxi drivers who have not yet applied for a Scottish Government support fund are being urged to step on it to ensure they don't miss out.

The Scottish Government’s Taxi and Private Hire Driver Support Fund, delivered by Highland Council, aims to assist eligible licensed private hire and taxi drivers with fixed costs.

Financial assistance is paid, as a one-off grant of £1500, for each licensed taxi or private hire driver.

Chairman of Highland Council’s licensing committee, Cllr Andrew Jarvie, said: “All licensed taxi and private hire drivers have been contacted directly to let them know about the grant scheme. I would urge anyone who considers themselves eligible, to apply for a grant.

“The majority of applications received have now been processed, but have had to contact a number of applicants to ensure they submit the right information. When all of the correct information is received and a grant is due after assessment, payment will be in drivers' bank accounts within days.”

He added: “The Scottish Government will soon set a closing date for this grant scheme and the council does not want any eligible drivers to miss out. If you are a licensed taxi or private hire driver and have not yet applied, I would urge you to do this as soon as possible.

"Please visit the Highland Council website for further information and if you consider yourself eligible, do complete the application online.”

Further information is available at www.highland.gov.uk/taxidriverfund


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