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The Taxi Centre marks 25 years as first customer returns ahead of planned premises move

The Taxi Centre marks 25 years as first customer returns ahead of planned premises move

The Taxi Centre marks 25 years as first customer returns ahead of planned premises move

Perry Richardson

Mar 133 min read

Cab Direct opens new taxi showroom in Coventry to expand vehicle access for cabbies

Cab Direct opens new taxi showroom in Coventry to expand vehicle access for cabbies

Cab Direct opens new taxi showroom in Coventry to expand vehicle access for cabbies

Perry Richardson

Mar 122 min read

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Wayve, Uber and Nissan sign deal to pilot robotaxi service in Tokyo using autonomous LEAF

Perry Richardson

Mar 123 min read

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Zoox robo-taxis to launch on Uber platform in Las Vegas this summer

Perry Richardson

Mar 112 min read

Uber expands ‘Women Preferences’ feature nationwide across the United States

Uber expands ‘Women Preferences’ feature nationwide across the United States

Uber expands ‘Women Preferences’ feature nationwide across the United States

Perry Richardson

Mar 112 min read

Veezu expands East Anglia presence as Ipswich operators Avenue Taxis and CabsSmart rebrand following acquisition

Veezu expands East Anglia presence as Ipswich operators Avenue Taxis and CabsSmart rebrand following acquisition

Veezu expands East Anglia presence as Ipswich operators Avenue Taxis and CabsSmart rebrand following acquisition

Perry Richardson

Mar 102 min read

Uber secures City of Lincoln operator licence as councils bring platform under local oversight

Uber secures City of Lincoln operator licence as councils bring platform under local oversight

Uber secures City of Lincoln operator licence as councils bring platform under local oversight

Perry Richardson

Mar 91 min read

Acorn Group launches women’s network DRVN ahead of International Women’s Day

Acorn Group launches women’s network DRVN ahead of International Women’s Day

Acorn Group launches women’s network DRVN ahead of International Women’s Day

Perry Richardson

Mar 72 min read

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Freenow by Lyft launches £500 bonus to attract more female black cab taxi drivers in London

Perry Richardson

Mar 62 min read

Addison Lee teams up with Think Pink to recruit more women taxi and private hire drivers in London

Addison Lee teams up with Think Pink to recruit more women taxi and private hire drivers in London

Addison Lee teams up with Think Pink to recruit more women taxi and private hire drivers in London

Perry Richardson

Mar 52 min read

GROWTH ZOOMING: Bristol operator credits driver-led strategy for growth amid Uber competition

GROWTH ZOOMING: Bristol operator credits driver-led strategy for growth amid Uber competition

GROWTH ZOOMING: Bristol operator credits driver-led strategy for growth amid Uber competition

Perry Richardson

Feb 272 min read

Glasgow named UK private hire capital as research finds 10% of residents use PHVs daily

Glasgow named UK private hire capital as research finds 10% of residents use PHVs daily

Glasgow named UK private hire capital as research finds 10% of residents use PHVs daily

Perry Richardson

Feb 262 min read

Taxi insurance specialists Acorn Group recruits six graduates to expand technology team

Taxi insurance specialists Acorn Group recruits six graduates to expand technology team

Taxi insurance specialists Acorn Group recruits six graduates to expand technology team

Perry Richardson

Feb 262 min read

PASSENGER REVIEWS: Reputation tools become key as taxi firms look to strengthen online trust

PASSENGER REVIEWS: Reputation tools become key as taxi firms look to strengthen online trust

PASSENGER REVIEWS: Reputation tools become key as taxi firms look to strengthen online trust

Perry Richardson

Feb 232 min read

Dynamic pricing helps make more trips happen, says Uber UK chief

Dynamic pricing helps make more trips happen, says Uber UK chief

Dynamic pricing helps make more trips happen, says Uber UK chief

Perry Richardson

Feb 202 min read

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

Perry Richardson

Feb 202 min read

Agent model brings Uber operations in line with rest of UK private hire sector, says Uber UK General Manager

Agent model brings Uber operations in line with rest of UK private hire sector, says Uber UK General Manager

Agent model brings Uber operations in line with rest of UK private hire sector, says Uber UK General Manager

Perry Richardson

Feb 153 min read

RECIPROCAL TAXI PARTNERSHIPS: How local operators are extending coverage without going national

RECIPROCAL TAXI PARTNERSHIPS: How local operators are extending coverage without going national

RECIPROCAL TAXI PARTNERSHIPS: How local operators are extending coverage without going national

Perry Richardson

Feb 153 min read

Northerners drive surge in Valentine’s taxi and PHV demand as Veezu reports 172% rise in journeys since 2021

Northerners drive surge in Valentine’s taxi and PHV demand as Veezu reports 172% rise in journeys since 2021

Northerners drive surge in Valentine’s taxi and PHV demand as Veezu reports 172% rise in journeys since 2021

Perry Richardson

Feb 143 min read

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Perry Richardson

Feb 143 min read

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