To attract more drivers in the future money will need to increase. This is already happening with reports of £'000 sign on fees, pay increases, more training provision etc. Long term I do not believe it is an issue.
But it is plain fatuous of the government to put out a story that there is no shortage, only a lack of drivers. To the consumer the issue is "I can't fill my tank".
Whether it is drivers, OPEC, tankers, or even Greta blockading the refinery, IT IS A SHORTAGE.
The only issue is how it is fixed.
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