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‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

‘FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY’: Freenow by Lyft and Saltire Private Hire celebrate six months of success in Glasgow partnership

Perry Richardson

4 hours ago2 min read

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

‘Intolerable’ racist abuse towards private hire driver caught on mobile device leads to court conviction

Perry Richardson

4 hours ago2 min read

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

PAY PER MILE: Should taxi drivers receive exemptions from any future road usage tax?

Perry Richardson

4 hours ago3 min read

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Cheltenham operator must pay costs and fine totalling over £3,000 after providing private hire bookings without required licence

Perry Richardson

5 hours ago2 min read

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

’WE NEVER ASKED FOR THIS’: Wolverhampton Council defends its controversial role in England’s taxi and private hire licensing sector

Perry Richardson

1 day ago5 min read

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

TOP DOG TALKS: IWGB postponed private hire driver protest after securing meeting with TfL Commissioner Andy Lord

Perry Richardson

1 day ago2 min read

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Taxi drivers play critical role in safeguarding vulnerable passengers, says Avon and Somerset Police Taxi Cop

Perry Richardson

1 day ago2 min read

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Taxi ‘out of area working, national standards and enforcement’ all being considered by DfT says transport minister

Perry Richardson

2 days ago2 min read

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Woking taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Woking taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Woking taxi seized after driver found using phone and uninsured

Perry Richardson

2 days ago1 min read

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

“£25?! Are you joking?!” Wolverhampton-licensed private hire driver fined for illegal pick-ups outside Old Trafford Stadium

Perry Richardson

3 days ago1 min read

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Inverness taxi checks prompt warnings over dress code, vehicle condition and operating without a licence

Perry Richardson

3 days ago2 min read

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

URGENT CLARITY: 59 PHV firms send open letter to Chancellor calling for 20% ‘Taxi Tax’ to be RULED OUT ahead of Autumn Budget

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Wolverhampton’s licensed private hire vehicle numbers move to nearly 35,000 as sharp cross-border rise continues

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

TaxiPoint launches November 2025 magazine edition with focus on future technology, rural services, and driver safety

TaxiPoint launches November 2025 magazine edition with focus on future technology, rural services, and driver safety

TaxiPoint launches November 2025 magazine edition with focus on future technology, rural services, and driver safety

Perry Richardson

4 days ago3 min read

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

‘TAXI TAX’: Government to publish long-awaited response on private hire vehicle VAT treatment ‘soon’

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

TfL takes in over £630,000 from private hire English language and SERU assessments in 2025

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

Thurrock Council signs off new taxi licensing policy push for card payment acceptance and no fixed vehicle age limits

Thurrock Council signs off new taxi licensing policy push for card payment acceptance and no fixed vehicle age limits

Thurrock Council signs off new taxi licensing policy push for card payment acceptance and no fixed vehicle age limits

Perry Richardson

5 days ago2 min read

Uber launches in Barbados with app-based taxi bookings aimed at tourists

Uber launches in Barbados with app-based taxi bookings aimed at tourists

Uber launches in Barbados with app-based taxi bookings aimed at tourists

Perry Richardson

6 days ago2 min read

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

How social media posts and filming in your cab can put taxi and private hire licences at risk

Perry Richardson

Oct 313 min read

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

MPs debate safeguards for taxi and private hire jobs as self-driving ride-hail era edges closer

Perry Richardson

Oct 303 min read

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