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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

4 days ago2 min read

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Uber reveals that service fees can reach up to 49% in updated driver terms

Perry Richardson

Dec 22, 20252 min read

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Government motor insurance plan puts claims costs in focus as taxi and PHV drivers eye relief

Perry Richardson

Dec 12, 20255 min read

How much will next year’s incoming Fuel duty rise hit operating margins for taxi drivers?

How much will next year’s incoming Fuel duty rise hit operating margins for taxi drivers?

How much will next year’s incoming Fuel duty rise hit operating margins for taxi drivers?

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20252 min read

How high can UK airport drop-off fees fly before industries and passengers refuse to pay?

How high can UK airport drop-off fees fly before industries and passengers refuse to pay?

How high can UK airport drop-off fees fly before industries and passengers refuse to pay?

Perry Richardson

Dec 5, 20253 min read

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

PAY-PER-MILE: Chancellor’s new EV road charge triggers warnings from major taxi and private hire operators over rising driver costs

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20255 min read

Basingstoke and Deane Council to waive £300 licensing fees for low-carbon cabs

Basingstoke and Deane Council to waive £300 licensing fees for low-carbon cabs

Basingstoke and Deane Council to waive £300 licensing fees for low-carbon cabs

Perry Richardson

Nov 19, 20251 min read

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Drivers finally see relief at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices edge down across the UK

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20252 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

Nov 7, 20253 min read

Majority of London taxi drivers now renting vehicles as age and costs influence ownership

Majority of London taxi drivers now renting vehicles as age and costs influence ownership

Majority of London taxi drivers now renting vehicles as age and costs influence ownership

Perry Richardson

Oct 16, 20252 min read

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Perry Richardson

Oct 11, 20253 min read

THE TAXI INSURER: Which factors are driving rising taxi insurance premiums and how are they impacting taxi and PHV drivers?

THE TAXI INSURER: Which factors are driving rising taxi insurance premiums and how are they impacting taxi and PHV drivers?

THE TAXI INSURER: Which factors are driving rising taxi insurance premiums and how are they impacting taxi and PHV drivers?

The Taxi Insurer

Oct 1, 20253 min read

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Government says average car insurance premiums are now beginning to fall, but drivers still seek answers on soaring costs since 2021

Perry Richardson

Sep 14, 20252 min read

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: LCDC committee member highlights rising taxi costs, ‘pseudo taxi services’ and declining cabbie numbers

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: LCDC committee member highlights rising taxi costs, ‘pseudo taxi services’ and declining cabbie numbers

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: LCDC committee member highlights rising taxi costs, ‘pseudo taxi services’ and declining cabbie numbers

Perry Richardson

Sep 3, 20253 min read

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20252 min read

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

Perry Richardson

Jul 15, 20253 min read

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

FIRST TAXI: New taxi drivers should consider more than just the rental cost when choosing first cab

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

No current plans for interest-free loans on greener taxis, confirms DfT minister

No current plans for interest-free loans on greener taxis, confirms DfT minister

No current plans for interest-free loans on greener taxis, confirms DfT minister

Perry Richardson

Mar 28, 20252 min read

WHAT’S DRIVING THE RISE? UK fuel prices rise again as petrol and diesel costs climb for fourth month

WHAT’S DRIVING THE RISE? UK fuel prices rise again as petrol and diesel costs climb for fourth month

WHAT’S DRIVING THE RISE? UK fuel prices rise again as petrol and diesel costs climb for fourth month

Perry Richardson

Feb 5, 20252 min read

Car insurance costs fall, but London drivers still pay the most

Car insurance costs fall, but London drivers still pay the most

Car insurance costs fall, but London drivers still pay the most

Perry Richardson

Feb 3, 20252 min read

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