
Bournemouth taxi drivers have welcomed changes at Bournemouth Railway Station which will give eligible licensed Hackney Carriage drivers a fairer opportunity to access the station taxi rank.
South Western Railway (SWR) plans to reopen its online permit portal from 1 December, allowing eligible drivers to apply for permits and make payments directly.
The move is intended to create a more open, transparent and accessible system for local drivers.
Ahmed Mohammed, representative of the Bournemouth Taxi Rank Association and treasurer of the BCP Taxi and Private Hire Association, has spent nearly eight months campaigning for fairer access to the rank.
He said: "For Bournemouth’s taxi drivers, this is more than a change in arrangements. It is recognition of the people who have served this town for generations and who continue to provide an important service to the travelling public."
Some local taxi drivers have served passengers at Bournemouth Station for as long as 50 years.
Ahmed welcomed the changes as an important step towards creating a level playing field, ensuring all eligible drivers have the opportunity to apply on the same basis.
He also thanked the Government, South Western Railway and local station management for their involvement.
"We are proud to serve Bournemouth, proud of our profession, and grateful to see a fairer future for local licensed taxi drivers."
The changes follow South Western Railway's return to public ownership and mark a positive development for Bournemouth's longstanding taxi trade.

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