Combining both street hails with app bookings is widely viewed as the fastest way for London taxi drivers to generate income while working in the capital’s licensed taxi trade. The informal online survey conducted by TaxiPoint’s editor currently suggests that around three in five drivers believe a hybrid approach using both street work and taxi apps delivers the most efficient earnings. Nearly a third of cabbies said relying on street hails and ranks alone without apps was th

An IN10 conviction for driving without valid motor insurance carries significant consequences for taxi and private hire drivers, often prompting an immediate review of their licence by the local authority. Under road traffic law, an IN10 offence relates to using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks. The penalty typically includes six to eight penalty points on a DVLA driving licence and a fine. In more serious cases, drivers can face disqualification. For licensed ta

Racegoers travelling to the Cheltenham Festival are being advised to carefully check the licensing details of private hire vehicles booked through Uber as thousands prepare to visit the Gloucestershire town for the annual racing event. Cheltenham Borough Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council have issued guidance ahead of the four-day festival running from Tuesday 10 March to Friday 13 March, warning passengers that many app-based private hire drivers operating locally may b