London’s black cab and private hire drivers to receive 1.5million extra face masks

“We are providing this additional support to help boost the industry in the coming weeks, reassuring customers that vehicles are as safe and clean as they possibly can be.”

Steve McNamara, general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, commented: “The licensed taxi trade in London has been hit incredibly hard by the pandemic.

“Taxi drivers need all the support they can get, at what continues to be an extremely challenging time.

“This is therefore a positive initiative, which should help to demonstrate to the public that taxi drivers are taking every possible precaution to keep their passengers safe, whilst continuing to provide the world class service London’s black cabs are known for.

“We hope that as a result and with lockdown now over and restrictions easing somewhat, that more people will choose to use taxis safely.”

One in five black cabs in London have been taken off the road since June, leading to hundreds being stored in fields dotted around the edge of London.

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