If not here, where? — taxi chief's question to those opposing plan for taxi rank outside cathedral
A prominent figure in the Dundee taxi trade has told those who oppose plans for a new rank outside a cathedral to "grow up."
St Andrew's Cathedral.
- By Craig McManamon
- Published in the Courier : 21.06.11
- Published online : 21.06.11 @ 05.49pm
Dundee Taxi Association chairman Graeme Stephen made the comments on the back of an application for a taxi rank outside St Andrew's Cathedral in the Nethergate.
The move has already attracted a great deal of concern, including from Bishop Vincent Logan, who is worried those queuing for a cab will damage the building and litter the area.
However, Mr Stephen rubbished these claims, saying late-night revellers already surge on to the street come closing time.
"If that is his only problem, then he has not got a problem," he said. "We need more new taxi ranks, and of course we think this plan is a good thing.
"I just think those who are against it are doing so because they don't want to see people get on.
"There have been stories about the problem of taxis parking on double yellow lines in the past so where do people want taxis to sit if they are against ranks?"
The controversial issue of where taxi ranks are located in the city has been a long-standing one.
Dundee West MP Jim McGovern also commented on the latest plans, which have now been put out for consultation by Dundee City Council.
If given the all-clear, the new taxi rank will operate from 11pm-6am outside the historic grade one-listed building.
"I have been contacted by Bishop Logan and a number of his parishioners who are greatly concerned about the plans for this taxi rank," said Mr McGovern. "They are concerned that the potential for litter, traffic congestion and problems accessing the cathedral will increase if this plan is given the go-ahead."
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11.00pm - 22.06.2011 franky - montrose, angus Report This
we already have enough ranks in the city centre without anymore.
07.59am - 23.06.2011 euan - dundee angus, scotland Report This
I think this is a very good idea as the centre does need more ranks and i really dont think the bishop has to worry about anything as there isnt anymore queus as there are more than enoth taxis to take care of that its not like 5 years ago.
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