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TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

TfL restricts passenger capacity on some 7-seat private hire vehicles with limited kerbside access

Perry Richardson

13 hours ago2 min read

DRIVERS WANTED: Barty Taxi opens limited testing of unique street-focused app for UK licensed drivers

DRIVERS WANTED: Barty Taxi opens limited testing of unique street-focused app for UK licensed drivers

DRIVERS WANTED: Barty Taxi opens limited testing of unique street-focused app for UK licensed drivers

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 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

3 days ago2 min read

Why TfL says it cannot track Penalty Charge Notices issued to private hire vehicles parked on taxi ranks

Why TfL says it cannot track Penalty Charge Notices issued to private hire vehicles parked on taxi ranks

Why TfL says it cannot track Penalty Charge Notices issued to private hire vehicles parked on taxi ranks

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

DODGING DEBT AND EARNING EARLY: Why are young Londoners swapping university for the Knowledge of London?

DODGING DEBT AND EARNING EARLY: Why are young Londoners swapping university for the Knowledge of London?

DODGING DEBT AND EARNING EARLY: Why are young Londoners swapping university for the Knowledge of London?

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

TAXI ACCESS: Mayor of London reiterates TfL guidance on taxi access as Holborn road restrictions remain under scrutiny

Perry Richardson

5 days ago3 min read

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

CAPACITY RETAINED: Mayor of London defends taxi rank changes amid concerns over shelter removals

Perry Richardson

6 days ago3 min read

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

London Congestion Charge now applies to electric private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

London taxi marshals mark two years at Liverpool Street under women’s safety scheme

London taxi marshals mark two years at Liverpool Street under women’s safety scheme

London taxi marshals mark two years at Liverpool Street under women’s safety scheme

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

FROM HANSOM CABS TO ELECTRIC TAXIS: How regulation, technology and design shaped the taxi trade from the 17th century to the electric era

FROM HANSOM CABS TO ELECTRIC TAXIS: How regulation, technology and design shaped the taxi trade from the 17th century to the electric era

FROM HANSOM CABS TO ELECTRIC TAXIS: How regulation, technology and design shaped the taxi trade from the 17th century to the electric era

Perry Richardson

Jan 14 min read

Sherbet marks departure of founding taxi fleet partner Lee Drinkwater

Sherbet marks departure of founding taxi fleet partner Lee Drinkwater

Sherbet marks departure of founding taxi fleet partner Lee Drinkwater

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20252 min read

London black cab fleet stabilises as retirements slow and Knowledge numbers rise

London black cab fleet stabilises as retirements slow and Knowledge numbers rise

London black cab fleet stabilises as retirements slow and Knowledge numbers rise

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20252 min read

London cabbies warn fellow taxi drivers over latest distraction thefts hitting St Pancras Eurostar set-down

London cabbies warn fellow taxi drivers over latest distraction thefts hitting St Pancras Eurostar set-down

London cabbies warn fellow taxi drivers over latest distraction thefts hitting St Pancras Eurostar set-down

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20252 min read

ON THE RISE: London City Airport to introduce £8 drop-off charge from 6 January 2026

ON THE RISE: London City Airport to introduce £8 drop-off charge from 6 January 2026

ON THE RISE: London City Airport to introduce £8 drop-off charge from 6 January 2026

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20252 min read

GREEN BADGE vs YELLOW BADGE: The London suburban cabbie and why tensions exists when it comes to working central London

GREEN BADGE vs YELLOW BADGE: The London suburban cabbie and why tensions exists when it comes to working central London

GREEN BADGE vs YELLOW BADGE: The London suburban cabbie and why tensions exists when it comes to working central London

Perry Richardson

Dec 29, 20253 min read

PLAN AHEAD: London sets out transport network options for New Year’s Eve as central roads closures tighten

PLAN AHEAD: London sets out transport network options for New Year’s Eve as central roads closures tighten

PLAN AHEAD: London sets out transport network options for New Year’s Eve as central roads closures tighten

Perry Richardson

Dec 29, 20253 min read

TfL pushes government action on cross-border hiring over private hire vehicle capping as latest letter debates powers

TfL pushes government action on cross-border hiring over private hire vehicle capping as latest letter debates powers

TfL pushes government action on cross-border hiring over private hire vehicle capping as latest letter debates powers

Perry Richardson

Dec 28, 20252 min read

THE KNOWLEDGE AT 160: London’s black cab test speeds up as TfL reports surge in applicants

THE KNOWLEDGE AT 160: London’s black cab test speeds up as TfL reports surge in applicants

THE KNOWLEDGE AT 160: London’s black cab test speeds up as TfL reports surge in applicants

Perry Richardson

Dec 27, 20254 min read

TfL signals review of new financial support options for London taxi trade in letter to London Assembly

TfL signals review of new financial support options for London taxi trade in letter to London Assembly

TfL signals review of new financial support options for London taxi trade in letter to London Assembly

Perry Richardson

Dec 26, 20252 min read

FARES, FINANCE AND FEWER DRIVERS: Trends continue in 2025, but positive offshoots developing for London’s black taxi trade

FARES, FINANCE AND FEWER DRIVERS: Trends continue in 2025, but positive offshoots developing for London’s black taxi trade

FARES, FINANCE AND FEWER DRIVERS: Trends continue in 2025, but positive offshoots developing for London’s black taxi trade

Perry Richardson

Dec 26, 20255 min read

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