Residents of Stirling are being invited to have their say on plans for a new taxi rank in the city center, as the local authority looks to address a growing demand for taxi services.
Following a survey that revealed unmet demand for taxis, Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel lifted the cap on the number of taxi licences permitted to apply for hire in Stirling city centre.
This decision, however, necessitates the creation of an additional taxi rank to accommodate the increase in the number of cabs.
The council is currently exploring the possibility of utilising a loading bay on the west side of Port Street.
The proposed plan would see the loading bay maintain its original function for deliveries and pick-ups during the day (Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm). However, after 6:00pm and throughout the night, the designated area would transform into a dedicated taxi rank, providing a convenient pick-up and drop-off point for passengers.
Stirling residents are encouraged to share their opinions on this proposal by emailing their feedback to traffic@stirling.gov.uk before the deadline of 5:00pm on Monday, September 30th.
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