If it wasn’t for means-tested benefits, then few people would be able to commute to, and afford to take minimum-waged transport-related jobs.
PAYE transport workers don’t get to claim back expenses, don’t forget.
If you also make it so that one no longer needs a HGV licence, “The Knowledge” or any experience beyond getting a Satnav to drive “professionally”, then guess what?
You’ll be seeing what is happening within Greater London rolled out over the rest of the country.
Even the DCPC has been made a box-ticking excercise that any Thomaz, Ricardo, and Haraldra can obtain by simply paying the money, and turning up to the course.
“Over-supply of Labour” more than counteracting “Under-supply of experienced and skilled drivers”.