The Voice of Licensed Drivers in East Renfrewshire
The East Renfrewshire Licensed Drivers Association (ERLDA) represents and supports taxi and private hire drivers licensed by East Renfrewshire Council. The Association works to protect members' livelihoods, promote the highest professional standards within the trade, and ensure drivers have an effective voice in discussions with regulators and industry stakeholders.
We're Here For You
Licence Protection
We represent members at licensing hearings and enforcement matters.
Driver Support
Members receive advice, guidance and mediation support where disputes arise with operators.
Trade Representation
We represent the trade's interests at council, national and stakeholder meetings.
Professional Standards
We promote the highest professional standards within the licensed trade and encourage responsible, professional conduct across the industry.
Latest Association & Trade Updates
Vehicle Age Limits Abolished
Following campaign efforts from East Renfrewshire's trade representitives, East Renfrewshire Council has agreed to abolish vehicle age limits for licensed vehicles, marking an important change to local licensing policy.
Effective immediately.
Campaign to Remove Fire Extinguisher Requirement
ERLDA is campaigning for the removal of the requirement for licensed cars to carry fire extinguishers. The campaign focuses on ensuring licensing conditions remain proportionate and evidence-based.
The decision will be referred to committee in the coming months.
Formation of ERLDA
The East Renfrewshire Licensed Drivers Association has been established to represent taxi and private hire drivers licensed by East Renfrewshire Council.
Supporting the Licensed Trade
Why Representation Matters
Taxi and private hire drivers operate in a heavily regulated industry where licensing policies and enforcement decisions can have a direct impact on livelihoods.
Having an organised and professional body representing drivers helps ensure that the trade has a clear voice when decisions are made that affect working conditions, licensing policies and regulatory requirements.
The East Renfrewshire Licensed Drivers Association exists to ensure that drivers licensed by East Renfrewshire Council are properly represented, supported and informed.
Through organised representation, constructive engagement with regulators and collective action where necessary, the Association works to ensure that drivers' interests are understood and fairly considered.
Strong representation helps ensure that the licensed trade remains professional, sustainable and respected within the community.
Join ERLDA
Membership provides professional representation, support in licensing matters, and a collective voice for drivers licensed by East Renfrewshire Council.