Support scheme for taxi and coach sector in Northern Ireland given green light

A hardship scheme for the taxi, private bus and coach sectors, whose trade has collapsed during the pandemic, has been rubberstamped by the Executive (PA)

A hardship scheme for the taxi, private bus and coach sectors – whose trade has collapsed during the pandemic – has been rubber-stamped by the Stormont Executive.

Infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon wrote to First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill asking for the power to establish the scheme for the taxi sector on Friday.