Talks aim to resolve Aberdeen Airport taxi dispute

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Image caption, Taxi drivers are in talks to resolve a dispute over changes to working patterns at Aberdeen Airport

Aberdeen Airport is in talks with taxi drivers to resolve a dispute over changes to working patterns and the introduction of a new departure charge.

The airport wants to scrap its 拢200 per-week barrier fee and introduce a departure charge of 拢7 per-journey for taxis.

Some drivers who are based at the airport "withdrew from service" in opposition to the changes earlier this week.

It is understood operations have returned to normal to allow for talks to take place.

The new licence would allow drivers to pass the departure charge on to customers.

Recruitment challenge

It would also remove the requirement for drivers to work shifts.

The Unite union, which represents some of those involved in the dispute, said it was aware of the situation.

Sources at Aberdeen International Airport said the proposed changes were part of efforts to boost recruitment and provide more flexibility for drivers.

A spokesperson said: 鈥淭he recruitment of taxi drivers remains a challenge not just for the airport but city-wide.

鈥淚n January, Aberdeen International Airport committed to implementing changes to improve the service for passengers.

鈥淲e will continue to work with drivers within our fleet to provide more flexibility.鈥