Taxi drivers in Scotland are experiencing discrepancies between online information, local council and operator communications when it comes to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) vehicle eligibility, says MSP during Scottish Parliament debate, says Taxi Point.

Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury raised concerns about the accuracy of the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) vehicle eligibility checking service during a debate on the topic on 23 May. Choudhury pointed out that numerous constituents, particularly taxi drivers, were experiencing discrepancies between online information and council or taxi office communications.

According to Choudhury, many drivers initially found their vehicles listed as eligible on the LEZ website, only to be told otherwise when seeking confirmation from local authorities.

This issue is seen as particularly pressing for taxi drivers, whose livelihoods depend on compliance with LEZ regulations. Choudhury sought assurances from the cabinet secretary that the Scottish Government would address these inconsistencies to ensure the accuracy of the LEZ vehicle eligibility checking service.

Responding to these concerns, SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop acknowledged the problem and emphasised the importance of accurate tracking and checking services provided on the Low Emission Zones Scotland website. Hyslop explained that the service is connected to the DVLA and relies on its definitions. She noted that while one million people have used the tracker, there were some early discrepancies, especially when the LEZ was first enforced in Glasgow.