The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s new Better Connected strategy after it formally placed taxis and private hire vehicles inside the Government’s long-term transport planning for England. The strategy says taxis and PHVs should support first and last mile journeys and provide services outside peak hours when other public transport is less available, including support for the night-time economy. For the private hire sector, th

A long-running dispute over drop-off charges at Heathrow hotels has been resolved, with licensed London taxis now exempt from fees at several key locations, according to Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) Airport Representative Chris Goddard . The issue centred on a £7.20 drop-off charge for stays of up to 10 minutes at hotels including the Hilton Garden Inn at Terminals 2 and 3. The fee, enforced by Euro Car Parks, created operational challenges for taxi drivers trans

Uber has reached a new milestone, with 10 million monthly active drivers and couriers now using its platform globally, according to senior executives. Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the figure, stating : “10 million drivers and couriers, and still growing.” The update reflects continued expansion of Uber’s mobility and delivery services across international markets, as the firm scales both ride-hailing and logistics operations. The milestone was also highlighted