For taxi drivers, stopping is an unavoidable part of the job. Unlike most motorists, a cabbie’s working day depends on repeatedly finding safe and lawful places to collect and set down passengers, at addresses chosen by customers rather than drivers. But two recent London cases demonstrate how quickly carrying out that basic function can result in a financial penalty, even where a driver argues they were actively attempting to collect or assist a passenger rather than parking

The Government has said it has no objection to a review of airport drop-off charges after MPs raised concerns about the treatment of taxis and private hire vehicles, the cost of reaching terminals and the displacement of vehicles into nearby communities. The issue featured prominently during the House of Commons second reading of the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill on 9 September. Clause 7, added to the Bill in the House of Lords, provides for

Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers and operators who charge wheelchair users additional fees because of their disability could be prosecuted and fined up to £1,000, the Government has warned. Local licensing authorities have been reminded that they are responsible for enforcing the relevant non-discrimination provisions and should consider suspending or revoking licences when allegations do not result in a criminal conviction. The position was set out in a parliamentary re