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GHOST PLATE CRACKDOWN: TfL to introduce infrared number plate checks at annual taxi inspections from March 2026

GHOST PLATE CRACKDOWN: TfL to introduce infrared number plate checks at annual taxi inspections from March 2026

GHOST PLATE CRACKDOWN: TfL to introduce infrared number plate checks at annual taxi inspections from March 2026

Perry Richardson

Feb 272 min read

Magical Taxi Tour 2026 dates confirmed as charity begins seeking sponsorship backing

Magical Taxi Tour 2026 dates confirmed as charity begins seeking sponsorship backing

Magical Taxi Tour 2026 dates confirmed as charity begins seeking sponsorship backing

Perry Richardson

Feb 272 min read

Immediate PCNs to hit cabbies using Paddington Praed Street ‘pop-up’ taxi rank as zero-tolerance enforcement looks set

Immediate PCNs to hit cabbies using Paddington Praed Street ‘pop-up’ taxi rank as zero-tolerance enforcement looks set

Immediate PCNs to hit cabbies using Paddington Praed Street ‘pop-up’ taxi rank as zero-tolerance enforcement looks set

Perry Richardson

Feb 232 min read

’TOTTING UP’ BANS: LTDA warns of surge in taxi drivers facing six-month bans amid 20mph limit rise

’TOTTING UP’ BANS: LTDA warns of surge in taxi drivers facing six-month bans amid 20mph limit rise

’TOTTING UP’ BANS: LTDA warns of surge in taxi drivers facing six-month bans amid 20mph limit rise

Perry Richardson

Feb 213 min read

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

blackcab.com passenger app goes live as British Airways marketing campaign confirmed

Perry Richardson

Feb 202 min read

Addison Lee Knowledge School celebrates first driver to earn Green Badge

Addison Lee Knowledge School celebrates first driver to earn Green Badge

Addison Lee Knowledge School celebrates first driver to earn Green Badge

Perry Richardson

Feb 193 min read

ON THE RISE: TfL set to hike taxi and private hire licence fees as £7m deficit looms

ON THE RISE: TfL set to hike taxi and private hire licence fees as £7m deficit looms

ON THE RISE: TfL set to hike taxi and private hire licence fees as £7m deficit looms

Perry Richardson

Feb 193 min read

London black cab minimum fares set for increase alongside overall tariff prices to cover growing costs

London black cab minimum fares set for increase alongside overall tariff prices to cover growing costs

London black cab minimum fares set for increase alongside overall tariff prices to cover growing costs

Perry Richardson

Feb 183 min read

TfL sets maximum pedicab fares with £5 base rate and £1 per minute charge under new licensing regime

TfL sets maximum pedicab fares with £5 base rate and £1 per minute charge under new licensing regime

TfL sets maximum pedicab fares with £5 base rate and £1 per minute charge under new licensing regime

Perry Richardson

Feb 183 min read

‘NOT COMPARABLE’: Freenow by Lyft insists black cabs’ access and speed will remain unmatched even when autonomous ride-hail launches

‘NOT COMPARABLE’: Freenow by Lyft insists black cabs’ access and speed will remain unmatched even when autonomous ride-hail launches

‘NOT COMPARABLE’: Freenow by Lyft insists black cabs’ access and speed will remain unmatched even when autonomous ride-hail launches

Perry Richardson

Feb 183 min read

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

FREENOW UNDER LYFT OWNERSHIP: Exclusive interview on what success looks like and the launch of autonomous in 2026

Perry Richardson

Feb 167 min read

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Freenow by Lyft recognises group of leading black cab drivers as part of annual awards

Perry Richardson

Feb 143 min read

Uber UK General Manager says some drivers may be ‘better off’ registering for VAT after Budget change

Uber UK General Manager says some drivers may be ‘better off’ registering for VAT after Budget change

Uber UK General Manager says some drivers may be ‘better off’ registering for VAT after Budget change

Perry Richardson

Feb 133 min read

Taxi drivers ‘being caught out’ by unclear signs and camera traps, says LTDA rep

Taxi drivers ‘being caught out’ by unclear signs and camera traps, says LTDA rep

Taxi drivers ‘being caught out’ by unclear signs and camera traps, says LTDA rep

Perry Richardson

Feb 132 min read

City Cabs plugs into London taxi network in major UK push and partnership with Gett

City Cabs plugs into London taxi network in major UK push and partnership with Gett

City Cabs plugs into London taxi network in major UK push and partnership with Gett

Perry Richardson

Feb 122 min read

TfL data reveals Toyota and Kia dominating London’s private hire vehicle fleet

TfL data reveals Toyota and Kia dominating London’s private hire vehicle fleet

TfL data reveals Toyota and Kia dominating London’s private hire vehicle fleet

Perry Richardson

Feb 122 min read

Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Private hire taskforce ‘risks becoming a talking shop while drivers continue to struggle to make a living’, warns drivers’ union

Perry Richardson

Feb 102 min read

Why understanding your second-hand taxi’s true value matters more than ever

Why understanding your second-hand taxi’s true value matters more than ever

Why understanding your second-hand taxi’s true value matters more than ever

Perry Richardson

Feb 72 min read

FIRST FARE: Moment 21-year-old becomes London’s youngest taxi driver and honours cabbie tradition

FIRST FARE: Moment 21-year-old becomes London’s youngest taxi driver and honours cabbie tradition

FIRST FARE: Moment 21-year-old becomes London’s youngest taxi driver and honours cabbie tradition

Perry Richardson

Feb 52 min read

TfL set to re-jig taxi and PHV licensing department into wider regulatory restructure that includes cycle hire and cable cars

TfL set to re-jig taxi and PHV licensing department into wider regulatory restructure that includes cycle hire and cable cars

TfL set to re-jig taxi and PHV licensing department into wider regulatory restructure that includes cycle hire and cable cars

Perry Richardson

Feb 42 min read

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