Coronavirus: Payments for taxi drivers and bus operators approved
The second covid support scheme for taxi drivers is now open.
A one off payment tailed to each individual taxi driver’s costs and expenses is now available. A maximum of £3,000 is available including any payment made under the first scheme. This payment is to support the impact the pandemic has had on their trade.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for financial assistance, taxi drivers must demonstrate that between 22 March 2020 and 21 March 2021 they have experienced a significant loss of income and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- were working or available for work as a self-employed taxi driver;
- directly incurred overhead costs and expenses, which may include personal protective equipment expenses;
- had a valid taxi driver’s licence; and
- had valid taxi insurance covering driving for hire and reward.
Drivers who were unable to work due to shielding will also be able to apply.
Applications for this support are now open and will close at 23.59 on 26th February 2021.
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Coach & Bus Hire
Coach and bus operators will get a bespoke financial scheme worth a total of £5m that will be based on the number of buses in a firm’s fleet.
More information on this scheme is intended to be released over the next few weeks.
Subject to meeting the necessary criteria each operator will receive an amount of £8,000 for their first vehicle and £4,450 for each additional vehicle. This funding will contribute to their overhead costs, subject to being able to prove loss of income and the need for financial support. This will be capped at up to £100,000 for each operator. In addition to this fees have also been waived for the renewal of bus vehicle licenses.
