Early Day Motion 1853

City Cabs 100th anniversary

Tabled 8 September 2025 by Dr Scott Arthur

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.

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