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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

Financial concerns ranging from Plug-in Taxi Grant future, insurance options dwindling and taxi VAT exemption rejected

Financial concerns ranging from Plug-in Taxi Grant future, insurance options dwindling and taxi VAT exemption rejected

Financial concerns ranging from Plug-in Taxi Grant future, insurance options dwindling and taxi VAT exemption rejected

Perry Richardson

Feb 3, 20252 min read

TRADE IMPACT: Why taxi fleet insurance costs are soaring and how it impacts drivers and passengers

TRADE IMPACT: Why taxi fleet insurance costs are soaring and how it impacts drivers and passengers

TRADE IMPACT: Why taxi fleet insurance costs are soaring and how it impacts drivers and passengers

Perry Richardson

Dec 18, 20242 min read

Black cab taxi trader reveals how insurance premium hikes are affecting the market

Black cab taxi trader reveals how insurance premium hikes are affecting the market

Black cab taxi trader reveals how insurance premium hikes are affecting the market

Perry Richardson

Oct 29, 20242 min read

RISING COSTS: Heathrow Airport terminal drop-off fee set to rise in 2025

RISING COSTS: Heathrow Airport terminal drop-off fee set to rise in 2025

RISING COSTS: Heathrow Airport terminal drop-off fee set to rise in 2025

Perry Richardson

Oct 23, 20242 min read

Are rising motoring costs actually GOOD news for taxi drivers long-term?

Are rising motoring costs actually GOOD news for taxi drivers long-term?

Are rising motoring costs actually GOOD news for taxi drivers long-term?

Perry Richardson

Oct 18, 20243 min read

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Taxi drivers continue to push for VAT reform that could alleviate financial burden and deliver public availability

Perry Richardson

Sep 4, 20242 min read

VAT threshold concerns for London taxi drivers as costs spiral pushing revenue higher to make profit

VAT threshold concerns for London taxi drivers as costs spiral pushing revenue higher to make profit

VAT threshold concerns for London taxi drivers as costs spiral pushing revenue higher to make profit

Perry Richardson

Aug 9, 20242 min read

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Perry Richardson

Jul 28, 20242 min read

Sheffield City Council proposes taxi and private hire licensing fee increase

Sheffield City Council proposes taxi and private hire licensing fee increase

Sheffield City Council proposes taxi and private hire licensing fee increase

Perry Richardson

Jul 23, 20241 min read

£20,000 PLUS! Tom Hutley reveals the mammoth costs associated with driving a London taxi

£20,000 PLUS! Tom Hutley reveals the mammoth costs associated with driving a London taxi

£20,000 PLUS! Tom Hutley reveals the mammoth costs associated with driving a London taxi

Perry Richardson

Jul 2, 20242 min read

Taxi driver insurance quote totals over £7,000 prompting industry reps to urge cabbies to shop around

Taxi driver insurance quote totals over £7,000 prompting industry reps to urge cabbies to shop around

Taxi driver insurance quote totals over £7,000 prompting industry reps to urge cabbies to shop around

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20243 min read

EV COST DISPARITY: How do home and public charging facilities affect the taxi trade?

EV COST DISPARITY: How do home and public charging facilities affect the taxi trade?

EV COST DISPARITY: How do home and public charging facilities affect the taxi trade?

Perry Richardson

Jun 2, 20241 min read

How much more does it cost to run a Hackney Carriage Taxi compared to a Private Hire Vehicle?

How much more does it cost to run a Hackney Carriage Taxi compared to a Private Hire Vehicle?

How much more does it cost to run a Hackney Carriage Taxi compared to a Private Hire Vehicle?

Perry Richardson

Apr 22, 20241 min read

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