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Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Government VAT ruling prompts warnings of higher London minicab fares, says Uber

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Jump app reports big step up in daily passenger downloads as London rollout gathers momentum

Jump app reports big step up in daily passenger downloads as London rollout gathers momentum

Jump app reports big step up in daily passenger downloads as London rollout gathers momentum

Perry Richardson

Nov 26, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers say U turn rules are now a daily hazard as fines rise across key London junctions

Taxi drivers say U turn rules are now a daily hazard as fines rise across key London junctions

Taxi drivers say U turn rules are now a daily hazard as fines rise across key London junctions

Perry Richardson

Nov 21, 20253 min read

JOB NICKED: Is taxi etiquette fading fast from the London cab trade?

JOB NICKED: Is taxi etiquette fading fast from the London cab trade?

JOB NICKED: Is taxi etiquette fading fast from the London cab trade?

Perry Richardson

Nov 21, 20252 min read

Ford MAXiCab draws strong interest from taxi drivers at Heathrow Airport preview as licensing push continues

Ford MAXiCab draws strong interest from taxi drivers at Heathrow Airport preview as licensing push continues

Ford MAXiCab draws strong interest from taxi drivers at Heathrow Airport preview as licensing push continues

Perry Richardson

Nov 18, 20252 min read

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

SPEEDY TAXI STUDENTS: Knowledge of London completion times fall to their quickest level in a decade

Perry Richardson

Nov 17, 20252 min read

‘Your Freedom Starts Here’ campaign sets focus on rebuilding Knowledge of London interest

‘Your Freedom Starts Here’ campaign sets focus on rebuilding Knowledge of London interest

‘Your Freedom Starts Here’ campaign sets focus on rebuilding Knowledge of London interest

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20252 min read

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Knowledge of London applicant numbers show PROMISING signs of improvement as applicants on course for near DECADE long high

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20252 min read

ZERO RATE FINANCE: London taxi drivers surveyed as LTDA push for better funding for electric black cab fleet continues

ZERO RATE FINANCE: London taxi drivers surveyed as LTDA push for better funding for electric black cab fleet continues

ZERO RATE FINANCE: London taxi drivers surveyed as LTDA push for better funding for electric black cab fleet continues

Perry Richardson

Nov 15, 20253 min read

High Court sets timetable for key limitation battle in £340 MILLION Uber London black taxi and PHV operator claim

High Court sets timetable for key limitation battle in £340 MILLION Uber London black taxi and PHV operator claim

High Court sets timetable for key limitation battle in £340 MILLION Uber London black taxi and PHV operator claim

Perry Richardson

Nov 15, 20254 min read

TAXIS TO THE FIGHT! Turki Alalshikh gifts 2,000 Eubank Jnr v Benn tickets to London’s black cab drivers

TAXIS TO THE FIGHT! Turki Alalshikh gifts 2,000 Eubank Jnr v Benn tickets to London’s black cab drivers

TAXIS TO THE FIGHT! Turki Alalshikh gifts 2,000 Eubank Jnr v Benn tickets to London’s black cab drivers

Perry Richardson

Nov 15, 20251 min read

Blacklane warns new congestion charge plans risk undermining London’s EV progress in the private hire and chauffeur industry

Blacklane warns new congestion charge plans risk undermining London’s EV progress in the private hire and chauffeur industry

Blacklane warns new congestion charge plans risk undermining London’s EV progress in the private hire and chauffeur industry

Perry Richardson

Nov 14, 20252 min read

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Calls grow for driver representatives for TfL to fix private hire licensing delays as pressure mounts

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20253 min read

Wallington Cars & Couriers launches new website designed by Vendo Digital to modernise taxi and courier bookings

Wallington Cars & Couriers launches new website designed by Vendo Digital to modernise taxi and courier bookings

Wallington Cars & Couriers launches new website designed by Vendo Digital to modernise taxi and courier bookings

Perry Richardson

Nov 13, 20252 min read

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

URGENT ACTION: Private hire union set to meet TfL Commissioner over licensing delays one year after driver’s death

Perry Richardson

Nov 12, 20252 min read

72-year-old completes Knowledge of London after cycling the capital’s streets and living in a camper van

72-year-old completes Knowledge of London after cycling the capital’s streets and living in a camper van

72-year-old completes Knowledge of London after cycling the capital’s streets and living in a camper van

Perry Richardson

Nov 12, 20251 min read

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

TfL-licensed minicab driver caught using phone at 50mph in heavy rain after previous conviction

Perry Richardson

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs

Perry Richardson

Nov 10, 20252 min read

London cabbies to provide over 1,000 free black taxi rides for war veterans on Remembrance Sunday

London cabbies to provide over 1,000 free black taxi rides for war veterans on Remembrance Sunday

London cabbies to provide over 1,000 free black taxi rides for war veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20252 min read

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Private hire driver licence backlog persists as TfL blames expiry clusters and post-pandemic demand

Perry Richardson

Nov 9, 20252 min read

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