A campaign is being launched across the East Riding to attract more taxi drivers to the area.
East Riding Council is urging people to consider becoming a taxi driver.
The latest data shows that the number of taxi drivers in the East Riding has not yet returned to pre-COVID levels.
Councillor Leo Hammond says the council is running a campaign to attract new drivers to the industry
Licencing Manager Louise Wilson says the council is trying to address the shortage of drivers.
Cllr Leo Hammond, the communities portfolio holder, said licensed drivers performed an essential role across the East Riding. He added that
"Many people don’t realise how many different business models are open to licensed drivers".
Whilst reports are showing that the number of taxi drivers has remained steady over the last 4 to 5 years, they have not recovered to the pre- Covid levels seen in 2019.
Louise Wilson went on to share the numbers across the East Ridings and admitted that the current climate does present a challenge.
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