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City Cabs 100th anniversary

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1853: tabled on 08 September 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 3 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates City Cabs, Edinburgh’s longest-serving taxi association, on reaching its 100th anniversary in 2025; notes that City Cabs has provided a trusted, safe and quality service to the people of Edinburgh since 1925, now operating with a fleet of over 450 vehicles; recognises that City Cabs is a co-operative owned and operated by its members, ensuring that drivers and staff are directly invested in the long-term success of the association and the high standards of service it provides; further notes that as Edinburgh’s largest taxi company, City Cabs combines community ownership with the latest technology to meet the needs of its customers; commends City Cabs for their strong commitment to supporting the armed forces community, as highlighted by the Ministry of Defence's Gold Employer Recognition Award in 2023; respects that during the pandemic City Cabs played a key role in Edinburgh getting many NHS staff to and from work for free; and thanks all staff and drivers, past and present, for their contribution to a century of service to the city of Edinburgh.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.