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Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Driverless cars pose ‘no chance’ of threat to black cab trade despite Uber’s autonomous readiness, says LTDA

Perry Richardson

Jun 8, 20252 min read

LTDA Chairman criticises lack of London taxi support compared to northern cities

LTDA Chairman criticises lack of London taxi support compared to northern cities

LTDA Chairman criticises lack of London taxi support compared to northern cities

Perry Richardson

Jun 7, 20252 min read

Mayor of London defends refusal to fund taxi grants from climate budget

Mayor of London defends refusal to fund taxi grants from climate budget

Mayor of London defends refusal to fund taxi grants from climate budget

Perry Richardson

Jun 5, 20252 min read

TfL release taxi driver guidance for cabbies planning to work 2025 Wimbledon Championships

TfL release taxi driver guidance for cabbies planning to work 2025 Wimbledon Championships

TfL release taxi driver guidance for cabbies planning to work 2025 Wimbledon Championships

Perry Richardson

Jun 3, 20252 min read

Mayor holds firm on tight turning circle rule despite calls to licence more ‘affordable’ taxis

Mayor holds firm on tight turning circle rule despite calls to licence more ‘affordable’ taxis

Mayor holds firm on tight turning circle rule despite calls to licence more ‘affordable’ taxis

Perry Richardson

Jun 2, 20252 min read

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Perry Richardson

Jun 1, 20252 min read

Changes to the Knowledge of London aim to modernise without lowering taxi standards, says Mayor

Changes to the Knowledge of London aim to modernise without lowering taxi standards, says Mayor

Changes to the Knowledge of London aim to modernise without lowering taxi standards, says Mayor

Perry Richardson

May 31, 20252 min read

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

How might the Lyft and FREENOW acquisition impact the taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

May 31, 20252 min read

Family of private hire driver who died during TfL licence renewal delays demand emergency action

Family of private hire driver who died during TfL licence renewal delays demand emergency action

Family of private hire driver who died during TfL licence renewal delays demand emergency action

Perry Richardson

May 30, 20253 min read

TfL review into all 700 London taxi ranks underway, says Mayor of London

TfL review into all 700 London taxi ranks underway, says Mayor of London

TfL review into all 700 London taxi ranks underway, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

May 30, 20252 min read

TfL warn private hire vehicle drivers over fake fast-track licence services as delays continue

TfL warn private hire vehicle drivers over fake fast-track licence services as delays continue

TfL warn private hire vehicle drivers over fake fast-track licence services as delays continue

Perry Richardson

May 30, 20251 min read

Brothers to walk Wainwright’s Coast to Coast for Taxi Charity veterans’ and milestone birthday

Brothers to walk Wainwright’s Coast to Coast for Taxi Charity veterans’ and milestone birthday

Brothers to walk Wainwright’s Coast to Coast for Taxi Charity veterans’ and milestone birthday

Perry Richardson

May 30, 20251 min read

FREENOW FIXED PRICES: More detail around the fixed price zones, pricing algorithm and transparent commission

FREENOW FIXED PRICES: More detail around the fixed price zones, pricing algorithm and transparent commission

FREENOW FIXED PRICES: More detail around the fixed price zones, pricing algorithm and transparent commission

Perry Richardson

May 29, 20252 min read

Taxi app FREENOW rolls out optional fixed fares for Black Cabs outside Central London

Taxi app FREENOW rolls out optional fixed fares for Black Cabs outside Central London

Taxi app FREENOW rolls out optional fixed fares for Black Cabs outside Central London

Perry Richardson

May 28, 20251 min read

DRIVERS NEEDED: London taxi drivers prepare for annual zoo trip for children with special needs

DRIVERS NEEDED: London taxi drivers prepare for annual zoo trip for children with special needs

DRIVERS NEEDED: London taxi drivers prepare for annual zoo trip for children with special needs

Perry Richardson

May 28, 20251 min read

TfL proposes increasing Congestion Charge to £18 with limited relief for private hire vehicles

TfL proposes increasing Congestion Charge to £18 with limited relief for private hire vehicles

TfL proposes increasing Congestion Charge to £18 with limited relief for private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

May 27, 20252 min read

SPLIT MARKET: Taxi age, finance and parts supply driving used black cab vehicle buyer trends

SPLIT MARKET: Taxi age, finance and parts supply driving used black cab vehicle buyer trends

SPLIT MARKET: Taxi age, finance and parts supply driving used black cab vehicle buyer trends

Perry Richardson

May 27, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers offered ultra-rapid EV charging for just 1p per kWh at new Silvertown site

Taxi drivers offered ultra-rapid EV charging for just 1p per kWh at new Silvertown site

Taxi drivers offered ultra-rapid EV charging for just 1p per kWh at new Silvertown site

Perry Richardson

May 27, 20251 min read

TRADE TRENDS: London private hire driver and vehicle numbers boom over 15-year period, but what next?

TRADE TRENDS: London private hire driver and vehicle numbers boom over 15-year period, but what next?

TRADE TRENDS: London private hire driver and vehicle numbers boom over 15-year period, but what next?

Perry Richardson

May 26, 20252 min read

London taxi numbers fall by a third over 15 years as industry faces uncertain future if trends continue

London taxi numbers fall by a third over 15 years as industry faces uncertain future if trends continue

London taxi numbers fall by a third over 15 years as industry faces uncertain future if trends continue

Perry Richardson

May 25, 20252 min read

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