Huge legal bill for cab drivers

Three cab drivers who failed in a legal challenge to the deregulation of the taxi industry in 2000 face a multimillion legal bill after a High Court order.

Mr Justice Michael Peart, who heard the case for more than 30 days, yesterday awarded costs against the three, which are expected to run into millions.

The judge granted their counsel a 28-day stay on the costs order in the event of an appeal.