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Edinburgh taxi driver points to growth of PHV and enforcement gaps as reasons for steady decline in licensed cab trade

Edinburgh taxi driver points to growth of PHV and enforcement gaps as reasons for steady decline in licensed cab trade

Edinburgh taxi driver points to growth of PHV and enforcement gaps as reasons for steady decline in licensed cab trade

Perry Richardson

Dec 27, 20253 min read

Edinburgh taxis to carry emergency bandages for public safety

Edinburgh taxis to carry emergency bandages for public safety

Edinburgh taxis to carry emergency bandages for public safety

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20252 min read

Edinburgh cabbie’s 2,000-mile taxi donation to Ukraine war effort now a vital anti-drone vehicle saving lives

Edinburgh cabbie’s 2,000-mile taxi donation to Ukraine war effort now a vital anti-drone vehicle saving lives

Edinburgh cabbie’s 2,000-mile taxi donation to Ukraine war effort now a vital anti-drone vehicle saving lives

Perry Richardson

Oct 15, 20252 min read

Edinburgh Poppy Cabs to return this November offering free taxi travel to veterans and ex-service personnel

Edinburgh Poppy Cabs to return this November offering free taxi travel to veterans and ex-service personnel

Edinburgh Poppy Cabs to return this November offering free taxi travel to veterans and ex-service personnel

Perry Richardson

Sep 12, 20251 min read

Private hire drivers in Edinburgh demand same access to bus lanes as taxis in open letter to council

Private hire drivers in Edinburgh demand same access to bus lanes as taxis in open letter to council

Private hire drivers in Edinburgh demand same access to bus lanes as taxis in open letter to council

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20254 min read

What a private hire cap in Edinburgh could mean for passengers and drivers

What a private hire cap in Edinburgh could mean for passengers and drivers

What a private hire cap in Edinburgh could mean for passengers and drivers

Perry Richardson

Aug 10, 20252 min read

PUT A CAP ON IT: Edinburgh taxi drivers deliver petition as concerns grow over private hire vehicle numbers

PUT A CAP ON IT: Edinburgh taxi drivers deliver petition as concerns grow over private hire vehicle numbers

PUT A CAP ON IT: Edinburgh taxi drivers deliver petition as concerns grow over private hire vehicle numbers

Perry Richardson

Jul 17, 20251 min read

Edinburgh taxi drivers to present petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers

Edinburgh taxi drivers to present petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers

Edinburgh taxi drivers to present petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers

Perry Richardson

Jul 9, 20252 min read

Edinburgh taxi drivers handed 12-month extension on vehicle age limits

Edinburgh taxi drivers handed 12-month extension on vehicle age limits

Edinburgh taxi drivers handed 12-month extension on vehicle age limits

Perry Richardson

May 21, 20252 min read

Petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers in Edinburgh gains traction

Petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers in Edinburgh gains traction

Petition calling for cap on private hire vehicle numbers in Edinburgh gains traction

Perry Richardson

May 13, 20251 min read

Edinburgh private hire driver stopped by police after taxi driver mistakes handheld VACUUM CLEANER for something more sinister

Edinburgh private hire driver stopped by police after taxi driver mistakes handheld VACUUM CLEANER for something more sinister

Edinburgh private hire driver stopped by police after taxi driver mistakes handheld VACUUM CLEANER for something more sinister

Perry Richardson

Jan 31, 20251 min read

Police Scotland appeal to taxi drivers to help trace missing Edinburgh teenager

Police Scotland appeal to taxi drivers to help trace missing Edinburgh teenager

Police Scotland appeal to taxi drivers to help trace missing Edinburgh teenager

Perry Richardson

Jan 6, 20251 min read

Super slick illegal tyre found on private hire vehicle during Edinburgh police checks

Super slick illegal tyre found on private hire vehicle during Edinburgh police checks

Super slick illegal tyre found on private hire vehicle during Edinburgh police checks

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20241 min read

Christmas pre-bookings at record high for Edinburgh chauffeur firm, boosting Scotland’s festive economy

Christmas pre-bookings at record high for Edinburgh chauffeur firm, boosting Scotland’s festive economy

Christmas pre-bookings at record high for Edinburgh chauffeur firm, boosting Scotland’s festive economy

Perry Richardson

Nov 5, 20241 min read

Edinburgh taxi fares set for 9.5% rise pending public consultation

Edinburgh taxi fares set for 9.5% rise pending public consultation

Edinburgh taxi fares set for 9.5% rise pending public consultation

Perry Richardson

Oct 8, 20241 min read

Deadline approaches for taxi LEZ exemption applications in Edinburgh

Deadline approaches for taxi LEZ exemption applications in Edinburgh

Deadline approaches for taxi LEZ exemption applications in Edinburgh

Perry Richardson

Sep 10, 20241 min read

PREDATORY INDIVIDUAL: Fake taxi driver jailed for rape in Edinburgh

PREDATORY INDIVIDUAL: Fake taxi driver jailed for rape in Edinburgh

PREDATORY INDIVIDUAL: Fake taxi driver jailed for rape in Edinburgh

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20241 min read

Teen arrested after Edinburgh car chase ends in crash with black taxi

Teen arrested after Edinburgh car chase ends in crash with black taxi

Teen arrested after Edinburgh car chase ends in crash with black taxi

Perry Richardson

Jul 19, 20241 min read

Private hire Tesla seized in Edinburgh after driver reported for lack of insurance

Private hire Tesla seized in Edinburgh after driver reported for lack of insurance

Private hire Tesla seized in Edinburgh after driver reported for lack of insurance

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20241 min read

Edinburgh private hire vehicle caught by police executing illegal manoeuvre

Edinburgh private hire vehicle caught by police executing illegal manoeuvre

Edinburgh private hire vehicle caught by police executing illegal manoeuvre

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20241 min read

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