Taxi firm backs MSP’s driving campaign

MSP David Stewart and Gavin Johnston, of Inverness Taxis.

AN Inverness taxi firm has backed a campaign by Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart to improve road safety amongst new drivers.

The Labour politician wants a graduated licence scheme to be introduced in Scotland.

The "Sensible Driving — Always Arriving" campaign aims to make new drivers aware that their actions behind the wheel are their responsibility.

Inverness Taxis has put Mr Stewart’s campaign graphics on the rear of their business cards.

"We are fully supportive of any campaign that ultimately leads to safer roads," said Gavin Johnstone, of Inverness Taxis, Cromwell Street. "The campaign which David Stewart is leading is really worthwhile and if a graduated licensing scheme was introduced north of the border, it would give new drivers extra skills to better equip them for driving on our roads."

Mr Stewart added: "Now that the election is out of the way, I am determined to refocus on this campaign."

Full details of the campaign can be found at www.sensibledriving.org.uk or by contacting campaign co-ordinator Douglas.mackenzie@scottish.parliament.uk.