A taxi company is offering a 50 per cent discount for people needing to go into accident and emergency during ambulance strikes days.

Streamline Taxis, based in Brighton, wants to “help the community in any way” during national strike days today and on December 28.

Ambulance crews are striking over the government’s four per cent pay award which they say is “another massive real terms pay cut”.

Jason Cheeseman, director of operations for Streamline, said: “As a gesture to help out in the spirit of Christmas, Streamline is offering a 50 per cent discount for any people that are going into A and E on those two days.

The Argus: Streamline Taxis in Brighton. Picture by Terry ApplinStreamline Taxis in Brighton. Picture by Terry Applin

“Streamline always try to look after the community in any way we can and feel this will help those who are unable to afford a full priced taxi.

“All of our call centre staff and drivers have all been briefed and the feedback has been very positive. 

“We must stress it is for journeys into A and E only.”

There will be emergency cover during walkouts but only when there is an “immediate risk to life”.

Secamb has offered advice over the Christmas period such as looking out for family and friends and wearing appropriate shoes when outside.