Rank could close over too many taxis
A TOWN centre taxi rank could be closed because too many cabbies are parking there.
The 12-car rank, in Harper Way, Fareham, is often full, forcing taxis to spill out on to surrounding roads.
Fareham Borough Council has written to drivers stating the rank will be shut if the problem is not resolved, but some cabbies claim the council is at fault for licensing too many taxis.
One anonymous driver said: “They must either provide more spaces or introduce a system where you can only get a licence if another driver decides to sell his.”
Council leader Sean Woodward said: “It is both dangerous and illegal. As for the complaint from the drivers, we believe in fair competition.”
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