Ongoing delays in the processing of taxi and private hire driver licences in London have been formally raised in Parliament, with ministers making clear they will not step in to intervene in Transport for London’s (TfL) licensing operations. The issue was put to the Department for Transport (DfT) by Will Foster, Liberal Democrat spokesperson on immigration and asylum, who asked whether the department had assessed the impact of the average time taken by Transport for London t

Having a clear grasp of a taxi’s real market value is becoming an essential part of running a vehicle operation, particularly for drivers and fleet owners looking to sell, upgrade or refinance. According to a recent analysis published in TAXI Newspaper by a taxi fleet expert, misjudging a vehicle’s worth is now one of the fastest ways to derail negotiations and delay business decisions. “It’s vital to have a grasp of your cab’s value, especially when looking to sell up. You

Taxi drivers earning more than £50,000 who fall into the first wave of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will face four fixed quarterly reporting deadlines during the 2026 to 2027 tax year, starting just four months after the regime goes live. From 6 April 2026, affected drivers will be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly summaries of income and expenses to HM Revenue and Customs using approved software. These submissions are mandatory for sole traders and l