Horns blare in Wolverhampton as drivers are delayed by go-slow taxi protest
Wolverhampton was filled with the sound of car horns when hundreds of taxis crawled into the city centre during a go-slow protest last night.
Motorists faced delays when the convoy of around 300 private hire cabs took to the roads at sedate speeds to protest against changes to tests for drivers by Wolverhampton council.
Many drivers were left late and frustrated and some took to Facebook to criticise the protest.
Liam Durnin questioned why the cabbies chose to disrupt commuters, asking: "How about a protest that doesn't involve inconveniencing hard working people who want to get home to their loved ones, or to an appointment?
In a comment liked 47 times, Mr Durnin added: "I am sure that there will be people who miss important doctors/ hospital appointments due to these inconsiderate people. Yes you have an issue, but there are other ways of protesting."
However other users did sympathise with the taxi drivers, who claim the council has made it easier for people to become drivers, lowering the standards needed for new drivers to enter the trade.
