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Should councils adjust taxi fare tariffs more frequently to match rising costs facing cabbies?

Should councils adjust taxi fare tariffs more frequently to match rising costs facing cabbies?

Should councils adjust taxi fare tariffs more frequently to match rising costs facing cabbies?

Perry Richardson

16 hours ago2 min read

Aberdeen City Council set to decide on public consultation covering taxi zoning, vehicle age limits, and driver testing

Aberdeen City Council set to decide on public consultation covering taxi zoning, vehicle age limits, and driver testing

Aberdeen City Council set to decide on public consultation covering taxi zoning, vehicle age limits, and driver testing

Perry Richardson

16 hours ago2 min read

Watford launches taxi tariff consultation for 2026 with revised fare structure proposed

Watford launches taxi tariff consultation for 2026 with revised fare structure proposed

Watford launches taxi tariff consultation for 2026 with revised fare structure proposed

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

Cashless payment mandate set to reshape taxi and PHV operations in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse

Cashless payment mandate set to reshape taxi and PHV operations in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse

Cashless payment mandate set to reshape taxi and PHV operations in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

Private hire driver licence REVOKED after child left in vehicle without parent

Private hire driver licence REVOKED after child left in vehicle without parent

Private hire driver licence REVOKED after child left in vehicle without parent

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

South Oxfordshire and Vale move towards updated joint taxi licensing policy with seven-week consultation

South Oxfordshire and Vale move towards updated joint taxi licensing policy with seven-week consultation

South Oxfordshire and Vale move towards updated joint taxi licensing policy with seven-week consultation

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

TfL runs through higher Congestion Charge and ends universal EV discount for private hire vehicles

TfL runs through higher Congestion Charge and ends universal EV discount for private hire vehicles

TfL runs through higher Congestion Charge and ends universal EV discount for private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

EIGHT-WEEK SUSPENSIONS: Mobile phone usage and insurance issue prompts action against two Bolton Council licensed private hire drivers

EIGHT-WEEK SUSPENSIONS: Mobile phone usage and insurance issue prompts action against two Bolton Council licensed private hire drivers

EIGHT-WEEK SUSPENSIONS: Mobile phone usage and insurance issue prompts action against two Bolton Council licensed private hire drivers

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

Slough Council taxi drivers petition council to delay diesel ban after review failure

Slough Council taxi drivers petition council to delay diesel ban after review failure

Slough Council taxi drivers petition council to delay diesel ban after review failure

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

West Northants Council launches consultation on unified taxi and private hire licensing fees

West Northants Council launches consultation on unified taxi and private hire licensing fees

West Northants Council launches consultation on unified taxi and private hire licensing fees

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

Does Andy Burnham have a point on out-of-area taxis and private hire working? Industry signals suggest he does

Does Andy Burnham have a point on out-of-area taxis and private hire working? Industry signals suggest he does

Does Andy Burnham have a point on out-of-area taxis and private hire working? Industry signals suggest he does

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warns Government plan to ‘reduce’ out-of-area taxis falls short of full ban

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warns Government plan to ‘reduce’ out-of-area taxis falls short of full ban

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warns Government plan to ‘reduce’ out-of-area taxis falls short of full ban

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

Gloucester City Council prosecutes driver using private hire vehicle after taxi licence REVOKED in neighbouring authority

Gloucester City Council prosecutes driver using private hire vehicle after taxi licence REVOKED in neighbouring authority

Gloucester City Council prosecutes driver using private hire vehicle after taxi licence REVOKED in neighbouring authority

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

Minicab cap ‘will not deliver meaningful change’ without national cross-border hiring shake-up, TfL tells Transport Committee inquiry

Minicab cap ‘will not deliver meaningful change’ without national cross-border hiring shake-up, TfL tells Transport Committee inquiry

Minicab cap ‘will not deliver meaningful change’ without national cross-border hiring shake-up, TfL tells Transport Committee inquiry

Perry Richardson

7 days ago3 min read

Out-of-area private hire checks unearth ghost plates, illegal tints, bald tyre and more

Out-of-area private hire checks unearth ghost plates, illegal tints, bald tyre and more

Out-of-area private hire checks unearth ghost plates, illegal tints, bald tyre and more

Perry Richardson

Jan 82 min read

Dundee Licensing Committee set to decide taxi fare rise and electric fleet extensions

Dundee Licensing Committee set to decide taxi fare rise and electric fleet extensions

Dundee Licensing Committee set to decide taxi fare rise and electric fleet extensions

Perry Richardson

Jan 82 min read

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

TfL can only encourage, not compel, councils to allow taxis access to restricted streets despite driver investment in electric cabs

Perry Richardson

Jan 72 min read

NOT FIT AND PROPER: Private hire driver licence refused after texting passenger asking if they were single

NOT FIT AND PROPER: Private hire driver licence refused after texting passenger asking if they were single

NOT FIT AND PROPER: Private hire driver licence refused after texting passenger asking if they were single

Perry Richardson

Jan 62 min read

Solihull councillor flags private hire parking pressure ahead of public meeting today

Solihull councillor flags private hire parking pressure ahead of public meeting today

Solihull councillor flags private hire parking pressure ahead of public meeting today

Perry Richardson

Jan 61 min read

Responsibility for private hire vehicle guide dog refusals lies with the individual driver, less so with the operator

Responsibility for private hire vehicle guide dog refusals lies with the individual driver, less so with the operator

Responsibility for private hire vehicle guide dog refusals lies with the individual driver, less so with the operator

Perry Richardson

Jan 54 min read

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