Cheltenham taxi drivers in go-slow protest over emissions rules

Cheltenham taxi drivers in go-slow protest over emissions rules

Twenty-five drivers, supported by scores of supporters who turned up on foot, handed over a petition urging licensing bosses not to impose new EU rules on carbon emissions. Drivers like Rob Cowie say the changes could cost him his job.The 47-year-old cabbie, from Cheltenham, said: “I’ve been driving for 18 years and my car is nine years old. “If I can’t use my car, I’ll have to go on the dole. What else am I supposed to do?” The European.........