The meter has stopped and the fare has been paid, but one serious risk remains. A passenger can turn an ordinary taxi set-down into a collision with a single door movement. Cyclists, motorcyclists and e-scooter riders may pass close to stationary vehicles, particularly where a taxi stops beside a cycle lane or in slow urban traffic. An opening door gives them little time or space to avoid impact. Regulation 105 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 says

Leeds has been named England’s most stressful city for drivers making deliveries or dropping off passengers, according to a new study by car insurer Zego. The findings point to road conditions that could affect taxi drivers as well as delivery workers, particularly in busy urban areas. Zego assessed 112 towns and cities using five measures, including traffic levels, collision density, the proportion of collisions that were serious or fatal, and the share that occurred on adve

TaxiPoint has launched a national survey inviting licensed taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers to share their views on the authorities responsible for licensing them. Responses will inform a new annual Industry Intelligence report intended to help drivers, government and licensing authorities assess performance and confidence across the sector. Drivers will be asked which authority they are licensed with and how long they have held a taxi or PHV licence. The questions