Deadline extension – Covid taxi and private hire driver support fund

Images shows a yellow and black taxi sign

The Scottish Government has extended the funding deadline for taxi/private hire drivers and operators to 25 March 2022. The grant is available for taxi drivers and operators who have faced financial challenges as a result of covid measures introduced to control the spread of infection.

Who can apply?

Funding is available for new licence holders and for those who have not previously applied.

How do I apply?

New licence holders.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/taxi-driver-self-declaration
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/taxi-operators-self-declaration

Licence holders who have not previously applied.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/taxiprivate-hire-drivers-grant-scheme
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/coronavirus-covid-19-taxi-and-private-hire-operator-support-fund

Further business support information
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-businesses

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