A taxi driver blocked off a tram after stopping to get a McDonald’s (Picture: Deadline News)

A city’s tram network was brought to a standstill after a taxi driver parked her car on tracks and went to get a McDonald’s breakfast.

Angry passengers were kept waiting for ten minutes when the peckish driver stopped to get a morning snack in Edinburgh, the Daily Record reported.

As soon as she realised she had caused a build-up of traffic she quickly moved her car.

But instead of completely rectifying the problem, she parked up on the other side of the road and managed to block a tram travelling in the opposite direction.


A photo of the taxi blocking the tram in front of McDonald’s has been handed to the council, which says it will chase up the matter with the taxi office.