

‘IT’S NOT A TAXI’: Why taxi drivers are pushing back against the growing use of the term ‘robo-taxi’
The rapid growth of autonomous vehicle development has brought with it a new language challenge that is becoming increasingly frustrating for many taxi drivers across the UK. As governments, technology companies and sections of the media continue to refer to future driverless transport services as ‘robotaxis’, drivers and representatives from the licensed taxi trade argue the terminology risks creating confusion over what constitutes a taxi and who is legally entitled to prov
Perry Richardson
3 hours ago4 min read


Mayor of London to face scrutiny over Heathrow Airport's planned removal of black cab EV charging at feeder park
Concerns have been raised over the future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure used by London taxi drivers at Heathrow Airport, after claims that existing charging points at the airport’s Taxi Feeder Park are due to be permanently decommissioned before replacement facilities are available. In a written question submitted ahead of Mayor’s Question Time, Caroline Russell asked the Mayor of London to clarify what discussions have taken place with Heathrow Airport regardin
Perry Richardson
4 hours ago2 min read


AI won’t be enough: Why the taxi and PHV industry’s future advantage could still come down to people and the human touch
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded across the taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) industry. From automated dispatch systems and dynamic pricing to customer support chatbots, driver onboarding tools and demand forecasting, operators are increasingly adopting AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Yet as AI becomes more accessible and widely adopted, a growing question emerges: if every operator has access to similar technology, what will
Perry Richardson
1 day ago3 min read




































