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THE HIDDEN COST OF BLACK CAB BANGERNOMICS: Why cheap taxis can quickly become expensive

THE HIDDEN COST OF BLACK CAB BANGERNOMICS: Why cheap taxis can quickly become expensive

THE HIDDEN COST OF BLACK CAB BANGERNOMICS: Why cheap taxis can quickly become expensive

Perry Richardson

5 days ago3 min read

Should licensed taxis be exempt from pay-per-mile charging? The tax debate that could see cabbies hundreds of pounds out of pocket

Should licensed taxis be exempt from pay-per-mile charging? The tax debate that could see cabbies hundreds of pounds out of pocket

Should licensed taxis be exempt from pay-per-mile charging? The tax debate that could see cabbies hundreds of pounds out of pocket

Perry Richardson

6 days ago6 min read

Cabbies ditch buying new cars as soaring costs triggers huge surge in demand for used vehicles, according to new The Taxi Centre data

Cabbies ditch buying new cars as soaring costs triggers huge surge in demand for used vehicles, according to new The Taxi Centre data

Cabbies ditch buying new cars as soaring costs triggers huge surge in demand for used vehicles, according to new The Taxi Centre data

Perry Richardson

Jul 312 min read

Taxi drivers and motorist handed average £9 FUEL BOOST as diesel prices plunge at record pace

Taxi drivers and motorist handed average £9 FUEL BOOST as diesel prices plunge at record pace

Taxi drivers and motorist handed average £9 FUEL BOOST as diesel prices plunge at record pace

Perry Richardson

Jul 33 min read

The Taxi Insurer urges drivers to use CCTV and telematics as research shows cab trade hardest hit by costs and inflation

The Taxi Insurer urges drivers to use CCTV and telematics as research shows cab trade hardest hit by costs and inflation

The Taxi Insurer urges drivers to use CCTV and telematics as research shows cab trade hardest hit by costs and inflation

Perry Richardson

Jun 123 min read

Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Redditch taxi licence fee increases face industry backlash over costs and risk of drivers shifting to rival authorities

Perry Richardson

Apr 142 min read

Addison Lee drivers facing financial squeeze as IWGB calls for urgent rent relief amid Middle East demand slump

Addison Lee drivers facing financial squeeze as IWGB calls for urgent rent relief amid Middle East demand slump

Addison Lee drivers facing financial squeeze as IWGB calls for urgent rent relief amid Middle East demand slump

Perry Richardson

Apr 42 min read

FUEL CRISIS: Record March fuel price surge piles pressure on taxi drivers as annual pump costs rise could tip £2,000

FUEL CRISIS: Record March fuel price surge piles pressure on taxi drivers as annual pump costs rise could tip £2,000

FUEL CRISIS: Record March fuel price surge piles pressure on taxi drivers as annual pump costs rise could tip £2,000

Perry Richardson

Apr 33 min read

THE TRUE COST OF TAXI AND PHV LICENSING: Why drivers choose certain out-of-area councils over their local authority

THE TRUE COST OF TAXI AND PHV LICENSING: Why drivers choose certain out-of-area councils over their local authority

THE TRUE COST OF TAXI AND PHV LICENSING: Why drivers choose certain out-of-area councils over their local authority

Perry Richardson

Mar 233 min read

Taxi drivers push back against proposed licence fee increases in Barnsley

Taxi drivers push back against proposed licence fee increases in Barnsley

Taxi drivers push back against proposed licence fee increases in Barnsley

Perry Richardson

Mar 192 min read

Taxi drivers shoulder rising fuel costs potentially totalling £1,000 as tariff system lags behind pump price spikes

Taxi drivers shoulder rising fuel costs potentially totalling £1,000 as tariff system lags behind pump price spikes

Taxi drivers shoulder rising fuel costs potentially totalling £1,000 as tariff system lags behind pump price spikes

Perry Richardson

Mar 173 min read

London black cab cost data shows where vehicle and parts prices climb, fuel and home charging fall

London black cab cost data shows where vehicle and parts prices climb, fuel and home charging fall

London black cab cost data shows where vehicle and parts prices climb, fuel and home charging fall

Perry Richardson

Mar 22 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

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

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