SIR – Though while I fully commend the people who ran the Bradford City Run, I would have thought that whoever planned the route through West Bowling never gave a thought for the local mini cab firm drivers who work on Sundays.

Gaythorne Road and all adjoining roads and surrounding routes were blocked off, with the firm I drive with slap in the middle of the blockade.

We could not get to our base to pick up our fares, costing revenue we cannot afford to lose in these trying times. I personally estimate I lost around £50.

But come next year the Council will want their full money to renew my badge, full council tax and the like.

James G Morrow, Walker Road, Oakenshaw