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Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Mayor of London backed VAT exemption for wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Mar 9, 20252 min read

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

TfL pedicab licensing in London shouldn’t mean an influx of willing drivers, suggests LTDA rep

Perry Richardson

Mar 9, 20252 min read

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

TfL updating Knowledge ‘Blue Book’ and will work with trade to ‘raise awareness of taxi driving as a career choice’ says Mayor

Perry Richardson

Mar 8, 20252 min read

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

TfL’s ‘financial position’ means no fresh taxi delicensing funding likely, confirms Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Mar 7, 20252 min read

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Government ‘considering options’ to tighten rules as MP raises question over out-of-area TfL Uber drivers

Perry Richardson

Mar 5, 20251 min read

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

London’s Taxi Knowledge: Is TfL’s new 6,000-point list a simplified test or the same challenge?

Perry Richardson

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Knowledge of London taxi test overhauled as TfL releases new 6,000 points list applicants must learn

Perry Richardson

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Historic WWII bunker transformed to create VE Day commemorative gin supporting Taxi Charity war veterans

Perry Richardson

Mar 3, 20252 min read

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Used black cab market subdued but shifting as diesel taxi supply tightens

Perry Richardson

Mar 2, 20251 min read

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

TAXI KNOWLEDGE: Why London’s black cab tradition must stay on course with shoots of recovery showing

Perry Richardson

Mar 1, 20253 min read

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

MP warns 40% of taxis and private hire vehicles examined in London police operation had illegal ‘Ghost Plates’

Perry Richardson

Feb 28, 20252 min read

SURVIVING KIPPER SEASON: A London taxi driver's perspective on how cabbies negotiate the quiet times

SURVIVING KIPPER SEASON: A London taxi driver's perspective on how cabbies negotiate the quiet times

SURVIVING KIPPER SEASON: A London taxi driver's perspective on how cabbies negotiate the quiet times

Perry Richardson

Feb 28, 20252 min read

LAST CHANCE SALOON: Mayor of London now faces huge pressure to revive the capital’s taxi industry as EV support shrinks

LAST CHANCE SALOON: Mayor of London now faces huge pressure to revive the capital’s taxi industry as EV support shrinks

LAST CHANCE SALOON: Mayor of London now faces huge pressure to revive the capital’s taxi industry as EV support shrinks

Perry Richardson

Feb 27, 20255 min read

ELIZABETH LINE STRIKES: When in March are the strikes, what London stations are affected and where will taxi demand spike?

ELIZABETH LINE STRIKES: When in March are the strikes, what London stations are affected and where will taxi demand spike?

ELIZABETH LINE STRIKES: When in March are the strikes, what London stations are affected and where will taxi demand spike?

Perry Richardson

Feb 26, 20252 min read

‘MORE MUST BE DONE’: Taxi booking app FREENOW warns more government support is needed as black cab grant decreases

‘MORE MUST BE DONE’: Taxi booking app FREENOW warns more government support is needed as black cab grant decreases

‘MORE MUST BE DONE’: Taxi booking app FREENOW warns more government support is needed as black cab grant decreases

Perry Richardson

Feb 25, 20252 min read

A CHANGING TAXI RENTAL MARKET: How black cab rental fleets have changed over time

A CHANGING TAXI RENTAL MARKET: How black cab rental fleets have changed over time

A CHANGING TAXI RENTAL MARKET: How black cab rental fleets have changed over time

Perry Richardson

Feb 25, 20252 min read

IS IT STILL WORTH IT? London taxi driver and YouTuber asks the age old question around being a cabbie

IS IT STILL WORTH IT? London taxi driver and YouTuber asks the age old question around being a cabbie

IS IT STILL WORTH IT? London taxi driver and YouTuber asks the age old question around being a cabbie

Perry Richardson

Feb 24, 20252 min read

Red light camera blunder sees London taxi drivers falsely penalised says cabbie representative

Red light camera blunder sees London taxi drivers falsely penalised says cabbie representative

Red light camera blunder sees London taxi drivers falsely penalised says cabbie representative

Perry Richardson

Feb 24, 20252 min read

Uncertainty over Plug-In Taxi Grant leaves cab drivers in last-minute limbo to invest

Uncertainty over Plug-In Taxi Grant leaves cab drivers in last-minute limbo to invest

Uncertainty over Plug-In Taxi Grant leaves cab drivers in last-minute limbo to invest

Perry Richardson

Feb 23, 20252 min read

bp pulse expands west London EV charging network with new ultra-fast hubs

bp pulse expands west London EV charging network with new ultra-fast hubs

bp pulse expands west London EV charging network with new ultra-fast hubs

Perry Richardson

Feb 23, 20252 min read

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