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Uber launches search for leader to drive “RAPID GROWTH” stage in London black cab expansion

Uber launches search for leader to drive “RAPID GROWTH” stage in London black cab expansion

Uber launches search for leader to drive “RAPID GROWTH” stage in London black cab expansion

Perry Richardson

Jun 42 min read

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

“FUNDING WAS NEEDED NOW!”: Taxi industry sounds alarm as TfL rules out grants and loans for new black cabs

Perry Richardson

Jun 33 min read

JUNE 2026 TUBE STRIKES: When they are they on, what lines are affected and will I find a taxi?

JUNE 2026 TUBE STRIKES: When they are they on, what lines are affected and will I find a taxi?

JUNE 2026 TUBE STRIKES: When they are they on, what lines are affected and will I find a taxi?

Perry Richardson

Jun 13 min read

London Assembly launches investigation into driverless taxi rollout as commercial services edge closer

London Assembly launches investigation into driverless taxi rollout as commercial services edge closer

London Assembly launches investigation into driverless taxi rollout as commercial services edge closer

Perry Richardson

Jun 12 min read

First taxi rolls through new MOT bay as Sherbet West London reaches landmark moment

First taxi rolls through new MOT bay as Sherbet West London reaches landmark moment

First taxi rolls through new MOT bay as Sherbet West London reaches landmark moment

Perry Richardson

May 312 min read

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

Perry Richardson

May 312 min read

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

TfL still ‘actively considering’ when a London taxi is legally hired, Mayor tells Assembly

Perry Richardson

May 312 min read

London black cab driver PRAISED after refusing fare for grandfather visiting critically ill child in hospital

London black cab driver PRAISED after refusing fare for grandfather visiting critically ill child in hospital

London black cab driver PRAISED after refusing fare for grandfather visiting critically ill child in hospital

Perry Richardson

May 301 min read

London taxi driver recovers fare and repair costs after UCG tracks down alleged bilker and orders payment

London taxi driver recovers fare and repair costs after UCG tracks down alleged bilker and orders payment

London taxi driver recovers fare and repair costs after UCG tracks down alleged bilker and orders payment

Perry Richardson

May 301 min read

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Mayor of London defends Knowledge funding model as taxi training costs remain with applicants

Perry Richardson

May 293 min read

JUNE LONDON TUBE STRIKES: When and where the next strikes are, TfL release information ahead of action

JUNE LONDON TUBE STRIKES: When and where the next strikes are, TfL release information ahead of action

JUNE LONDON TUBE STRIKES: When and where the next strikes are, TfL release information ahead of action

Perry Richardson

May 292 min read

London late-night travel set to rise as summer events drive demand, says TfL

London late-night travel set to rise as summer events drive demand, says TfL

London late-night travel set to rise as summer events drive demand, says TfL

Perry Richardson

May 262 min read

London YouTube taxi driver says electric LEVC black cab transformed life behind the wheel despite a few frustrations seven years down the road

London YouTube taxi driver says electric LEVC black cab transformed life behind the wheel despite a few frustrations seven years down the road

London YouTube taxi driver says electric LEVC black cab transformed life behind the wheel despite a few frustrations seven years down the road

Perry Richardson

May 263 min read

Heathrow Airport black cab ‘local fares’ system questioned by customer after rank experience

Heathrow Airport black cab ‘local fares’ system questioned by customer after rank experience

Heathrow Airport black cab ‘local fares’ system questioned by customer after rank experience

Perry Richardson

May 263 min read

TAXI VEHICLE SPLIT: LTDA survey finds 60% of black cab drivers own vehicles while 40% rent

TAXI VEHICLE SPLIT: LTDA survey finds 60% of black cab drivers own vehicles while 40% rent

TAXI VEHICLE SPLIT: LTDA survey finds 60% of black cab drivers own vehicles while 40% rent

Perry Richardson

May 252 min read

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

POINT OF HIRE: London Assembly member questions TfL’s understanding of when a taxi hire legally begins

Perry Richardson

May 223 min read

WHEN AND WHERE ARE LONDON TUBE STRIKES IN MAY? Capital braced for transport squeeze as Underground strike set to begin

WHEN AND WHERE ARE LONDON TUBE STRIKES IN MAY? Capital braced for transport squeeze as Underground strike set to begin

WHEN AND WHERE ARE LONDON TUBE STRIKES IN MAY? Capital braced for transport squeeze as Underground strike set to begin

Perry Richardson

May 182 min read

Deputy Mayor backs London’s cabmen’s shelters as independent trade assets

Deputy Mayor backs London’s cabmen’s shelters as independent trade assets

Deputy Mayor backs London’s cabmen’s shelters as independent trade assets

Perry Richardson

May 161 min read

IS THERE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL? Taxi driver totals plunge by almost 9,000 in London over ten years

IS THERE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL? Taxi driver totals plunge by almost 9,000 in London over ten years

IS THERE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL? Taxi driver totals plunge by almost 9,000 in London over ten years

Perry Richardson

May 152 min read

Curb Flow lands huge hotel and corporate booking deals for London taxi drivers

Curb Flow lands huge hotel and corporate booking deals for London taxi drivers

Curb Flow lands huge hotel and corporate booking deals for London taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

May 143 min read

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