Council consults on proposal to consolidate two taxi ranks in Dunstable

Central Bedfordshire Council consults on a proposal to consolidate two taxi ranks in Dunstable Central Bedfordshire Council is running an eight-week consultation on the consolidation of the two current taxi ranks located High Street South and West Street in Dunstable into one rank. The consolidation will free up the current space used by the taxi rank in High Street South, to allow the provision of four new additional short-term parking spaces with access to new electric charging points for the public. This will provide clarity on where to access taxis and help with the prioritisation of pedestrians and cyclists. The Council are also proposing that the new taxi rank in West Street will have faster electric charging provisions for taxis. This will ensure that taxi drivers with electric/hybrid vehicles are able to charge their vehicles quickly, while waiting for their next customer. As part of the redevelopment of Dunstable High Street the Council are investing in the area to cr