The UK Government has not set a firm timetable for introducing national taxi and private hire vehicle standards across England, according to a response from transport minister Lilian Greenwood. In a written parliamentary answer , Greenwood confirmed that the Government intends to establish national standards once powers are secured through the proposed English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which is currently being considered by the House of Lords. The response ca

Image credit: Cabbie The Movie London’s black cab trade is set to feature at the centre of a new British action heist comedy film titled Cabbie, with producers preparing to begin filming a short pilot this spring ahead of a full feature production. The independent project, led by producer Mark Foligno and filmmaker Kat Magrowitz, aims to combine elements of classic British caper films with the culture and heritage of London’s taxi drivers. The story is set within the capital’

Local authorities across the UK are slowly reviewing taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) age limits as advances in emissions standards, hybrid technology and electric vehicles challenge long standing regulatory assumptions. Vehicle age restrictions have historically been used by licensing authorities to maintain safety, reduce emissions and ensure fleets present a modern appearance. However, the rapid evolution of vehicle technology and stricter national emissions standards h