London | TaxiPoint Taxi News 49/114

top of page

Animated-GIF-(728-x-90px).gif

Acorn Header.jpg

Taxi-GIF-Revised-Size April 2023.gif

Taxi trade wants to retain ‘gold standard’ Knowledge test but make it ‘relevant in the modern world’ says Mayor of London

Taxi trade wants to retain ‘gold standard’ Knowledge test but make it ‘relevant in the modern world’ says Mayor of London

Taxi trade wants to retain ‘gold standard’ Knowledge test but make it ‘relevant in the modern world’ says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Jan 9, 20242 min read

Wolverhampton Council compliance officers patrol London to check cross-border private hire vehicles

Wolverhampton Council compliance officers patrol London to check cross-border private hire vehicles

Wolverhampton Council compliance officers patrol London to check cross-border private hire vehicles

Perry Richardson

Jan 9, 20241 min read

Why can London black cabs pick up off the street, but Uber and other minicabs can’t?

Why can London black cabs pick up off the street, but Uber and other minicabs can’t?

Why can London black cabs pick up off the street, but Uber and other minicabs can’t?

Perry Richardson

Jan 8, 20242 min read

6-POINTS AND YOU’RE OUT: YouTuber sheds light on huge stresses placed on London taxi drivers

6-POINTS AND YOU’RE OUT: YouTuber sheds light on huge stresses placed on London taxi drivers

6-POINTS AND YOU’RE OUT: YouTuber sheds light on huge stresses placed on London taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Jan 8, 20243 min read

JANUARY TUBE STRIKE: London prepares for six days of significant disruption starting 7 January

JANUARY TUBE STRIKE: London prepares for six days of significant disruption starting 7 January

JANUARY TUBE STRIKE: London prepares for six days of significant disruption starting 7 January

Perry Richardson

Jan 6, 20242 min read

TfL carried out 226 taxi and PHV Heathrow enforcement deployments over last year says Mayor of London

TfL carried out 226 taxi and PHV Heathrow enforcement deployments over last year says Mayor of London

TfL carried out 226 taxi and PHV Heathrow enforcement deployments over last year says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Jan 5, 20242 min read

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

When and why did the London taxi trade move away from the Met Police regulation to TfL?

Perry Richardson

Jan 4, 20241 min read

JANUARY 2024 TUBE STRIKES: When are they and how will they affect service levels?

JANUARY 2024 TUBE STRIKES: When are they and how will they affect service levels?

JANUARY 2024 TUBE STRIKES: When are they and how will they affect service levels?

Perry Richardson

Jan 3, 20242 min read

Private hire drivers warned of East London hijackers and robbers

Private hire drivers warned of East London hijackers and robbers

Private hire drivers warned of East London hijackers and robbers

Perry Richardson

Jan 2, 20241 min read

What is a ‘Butter boy’ in the London taxi trade?

What is a ‘Butter boy’ in the London taxi trade?

What is a ‘Butter boy’ in the London taxi trade?

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20231 min read

ROAD CLOSURES: Which bridges are closing for the London New Year's Eve celebrations?

ROAD CLOSURES: Which bridges are closing for the London New Year's Eve celebrations?

ROAD CLOSURES: Which bridges are closing for the London New Year's Eve celebrations?

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20232 min read

TfL writes to Treasury asking for extended taxi grants and dropping VAT on wheelchair accessible taxis

TfL writes to Treasury asking for extended taxi grants and dropping VAT on wheelchair accessible taxis

TfL writes to Treasury asking for extended taxi grants and dropping VAT on wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20232 min read

LONDON TAXI LANGUAGE: What defines a 'Copperbottom' cabbie?

LONDON TAXI LANGUAGE: What defines a 'Copperbottom' cabbie?

LONDON TAXI LANGUAGE: What defines a 'Copperbottom' cabbie?

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20232 min read

YouTuber and London taxi driver Tom Hutley captures the bustle of morning shifts in the capital

YouTuber and London taxi driver Tom Hutley captures the bustle of morning shifts in the capital

YouTuber and London taxi driver Tom Hutley captures the bustle of morning shifts in the capital

Perry Richardson

Dec 30, 20232 min read

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

One in three London private hire driver candidates FAILS key TfL English and safety test

Perry Richardson

Dec 28, 20232 min read

NEW VISION: What will the London taxi trade look for in the Mayor’s new cab strategy?

NEW VISION: What will the London taxi trade look for in the Mayor’s new cab strategy?

NEW VISION: What will the London taxi trade look for in the Mayor’s new cab strategy?

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20232 min read

London taxi fleet expert warns of imminent end to Plug-in Taxi Grant and why cabbies should buy now

London taxi fleet expert warns of imminent end to Plug-in Taxi Grant and why cabbies should buy now

London taxi fleet expert warns of imminent end to Plug-in Taxi Grant and why cabbies should buy now

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20232 min read

Mayor of London to look at how to help ease financial burden felt by London’s taxi drivers

Mayor of London to look at how to help ease financial burden felt by London’s taxi drivers

Mayor of London to look at how to help ease financial burden felt by London’s taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Dec 22, 20232 min read

LONDON TAXI TEST: Is the Knowledge of London harder or easier now?

LONDON TAXI TEST: Is the Knowledge of London harder or easier now?

LONDON TAXI TEST: Is the Knowledge of London harder or easier now?

Perry Richardson

Dec 21, 20232 min read

TAXI TIP: The orange roof light is not the only way to tell whether a London black taxi is for hire

TAXI TIP: The orange roof light is not the only way to tell whether a London black taxi is for hire

TAXI TIP: The orange roof light is not the only way to tell whether a London black taxi is for hire

Perry Richardson

Dec 20, 20232 min read

bottom of page