ADCU Scotland

App Drivers and Couriers Union (Scottish Branches).

ADCU is the UK's largest trade union for licensed private hire drivers and couriers.

[ADCU @ADCUnion]

@CarolinePidgeon the premise of this question is completely incorrect. Drivers do not cancel operated accepted journeys, it is operators who do so. By law drivers cannot accept bookings from passengers and therefore do not cancel passenger bookings either. 1/
cc @tfltph

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

And with thanks to @Snp_Alex, @CllrPCharles, @CllrTKerr, @KatySClark and @AnasSarwar ... Your ongoing support for the PH&T trade is appreciated. Thanks for adding your voices to our calls for assistance.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

@NicolaSturgeon has announced 28Mil support fund for drivers and ops. @ADCU_Scotland to meet with @scotgov again tomorrow to discuss further. Updates to follow as news breaks. Well done to everyone involved in campaign. This vital support can't come quick enough.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

They didn't listen. We shut the city down. The Scottish Government must engage with the trade and support must be put in place to ensure drivers don't lose their livelihoods.

[TaxiPoint - UK Taxi News @Taxi_Point]

Private hire drivers shut down Glasgow central in protest against lack of financial support

https://t.co/IOiBkJBiun

[Clyde 1 News @Clyde1News]

🎥 This is the scene on Cochrane Street.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

Half an hour to go!

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

PRIVATE HIRE & TAXI
GEORGE SQUARE "SIT IN"
To protest our trade's total exclusion from Covid related business support as restrictions return.
WEDNESDAY 29th DECEMBER
Meeting point: Lister Street, Townhead, G4 0BY (outside Paton's)
Congregating from 9am
Horns loud please!!!!!!

[ADCU @ADCUnion]

ADCU Glasgow Chair Eddie Grice ahead of our massive demo tomorrow to demand public support of our trade which has been decimated again by the pandemic. PH has been excluded from support again. Unacceptable!

[Thomas Kerr MSP @ThomasKerrMSP]

They've been shafted time and again by the SNP, our cabbie and private hire drivers really do deserve better.

It's time Kate Forbes spends a day in their shoes and see just how hard pressed our drivers really are - they need support and they need it now!

https://t.co/ac1je59X77

[Scottish Express @ScotExpress]

Glasgow taxi drivers are NOT happy with the Scottish Government @ADCU_Scotland https://t.co/x3XpqN12ND

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

Pressure is mounting on @_KateForbes to announce support for drivers as we head into protest on Dec 29. Our trade's survival must be ensured.

[Glasgow Times @Glasgow_Times]

The former First Minister has called for Scotland's finance secretary to provide assistance for couriers and drivers 🚕

https://t.co/933tmK6smX

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

PRIVATE HIRE & TAXI
GEORGE SQUARE "SIT IN"
To protest our trade's total exclusion from Covid related business support as restrictions return.
WEDNESDAY 29th DECEMBER
Meeting point: Lister Street, Townhead, G4 0BY (outside Paton's)
Congregating from 9am
Horns loud please!!!!!!

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

Our members in Scotland have voted to stage protest on Dec 29 in George Sq. A Private Hire and Taxi 'SIT IN' will be taking place to protest our total exclusion from COVID support while we see restrictions and tougher guidance forcing our trade to another #cliffedge

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

Urgent support is now needed @_KateForbes @RishiSunak ... A large number of private hire and taxi drivers will not be able to weather this through January. We will see many more going bust or abandoning the trade. #Cliffedge

[Eddie Grice @EddieGrice1984]

Had a lovely Christmas with family. Night came and decided I'd go out to work for a while. Terribly quiet. Gave in and went back home after waiting just over 90 minutes without a job. @_KateForbes @SusaninLangside @NicolaSturgeon @RishiSunak ... We are now bleeding.

[Cllr Alex Wilson @Snp_Alex]

At this festive time I hope @_KateForbes can find some financial help for the Taxi and Private hire trade. Our drivers and operators need as much help as possible. They are vital to our economy and to ensure our citizens get around safely.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

We have written to @_KateForbes and other @scotgov members to request immediate support for private hire drivers in Scotland. We have requested Ms. Forbes meets with ADCU reps and have asked for financial assistance.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

@ADCUnion general secretary has written to @RishiSunak to request an immediate SEISS payment be released for UK's private hire drivers & couriers

[ADCU @ADCUnion]

We've written to @RishiSunak to request for an immediate SEISS payment to be released for Britain's hard working private hire drivers & couriers. This is a workforce who kept Britain going during the pandemic but now needs URGENT public assistance.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

Thank you Councillor Alex Wilson @Snp_Alex for your continued support of the trade. Slowdown in demand is starting to bite drivers and support is needed urgently if we are to weather January.

[Cllr Alex Wilson @Snp_Alex]

Spare a thought for our Taxi and Private Hire Car Drivers. Our night time economy has felt the full force of restrictions and need support. I urge money to be made available to support our drivers and operators. We are losing drivers daily and must protect this valuable service.

[ADCU Scotland @ADCU_Scotland]

@Snp_Alex Thanks for your continued support of the trade @Snp_Alex ... The slowdown in demand is starting to bite drivers and support will be needed if we are to weather January.

[Eddie Grice @EddieGrice1984]

NOW is the time for the trade to stand together. NOW is the time for all unions, associations & trade groups to fight together. NOW is the time for all operators & trade stakeholders to add their voice to our shared concerns. Stand up for your trade folks. Make your voice heard.