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London’s title as world's slowest city for motorists, comes as no surprise to taxi drivers

London’s title as world's slowest city for motorists, comes as no surprise to taxi drivers

London’s title as world's slowest city for motorists, comes as no surprise to taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Jan 21, 20242 min read

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association issues ‘URGENT’ call for cabbies to STOP entering Sopwith Way

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association issues ‘URGENT’ call for cabbies to STOP entering Sopwith Way

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association issues ‘URGENT’ call for cabbies to STOP entering Sopwith Way

Perry Richardson

Jan 18, 20241 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

London taxi trade receives early ‘Christmas present’ with access to three new bus lanes

London taxi trade receives early ‘Christmas present’ with access to three new bus lanes

London taxi trade receives early ‘Christmas present’ with access to three new bus lanes

Perry Richardson

Dec 17, 20232 min read

Taxi trade and TfL discuss six-point driver policy and support for ongoing electric taxi grant

Taxi trade and TfL discuss six-point driver policy and support for ongoing electric taxi grant

Taxi trade and TfL discuss six-point driver policy and support for ongoing electric taxi grant

Perry Richardson

Dec 16, 20232 min read

Temporary blip in London taxi fleet numbers blamed on age limit changes and mistakes by cab owners

Temporary blip in London taxi fleet numbers blamed on age limit changes and mistakes by cab owners

Temporary blip in London taxi fleet numbers blamed on age limit changes and mistakes by cab owners

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20233 min read

Heathrow Airport faces increase in ‘taxi touts’: Undercover operation leads to arrests

Heathrow Airport faces increase in ‘taxi touts’: Undercover operation leads to arrests

Heathrow Airport faces increase in ‘taxi touts’: Undercover operation leads to arrests

Perry Richardson

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Older London taxi drivers face anxious wait to stay in trade as black cab fleet plummets in numbers

Older London taxi drivers face anxious wait to stay in trade as black cab fleet plummets in numbers

Older London taxi drivers face anxious wait to stay in trade as black cab fleet plummets in numbers

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20232 min read

Taxi reps urge black cab drivers to ignore hotel promoting Uber booking service in its lobby

Taxi reps urge black cab drivers to ignore hotel promoting Uber booking service in its lobby

Taxi reps urge black cab drivers to ignore hotel promoting Uber booking service in its lobby

Perry Richardson

Dec 7, 20232 min read

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Taxi rep calls Uber ‘Black Cabs’ offering a “last-ditch attempt” to revive “ailing business model”

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20232 min read

Taxi association Chairman questions TfL's classification of pedicabs as 'public' transport

Taxi association Chairman questions TfL's classification of pedicabs as 'public' transport

Taxi association Chairman questions TfL's classification of pedicabs as 'public' transport

Perry Richardson

Nov 30, 20231 min read

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

'WE DON’T WANT IT': Uber's new ‘Black Cab’ offering draws heavy criticism from licensed taxi trade

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20232 min read

DfT appoints new Roads and Local Transport Minister, raising eyebrows in the taxi industry

DfT appoints new Roads and Local Transport Minister, raising eyebrows in the taxi industry

DfT appoints new Roads and Local Transport Minister, raising eyebrows in the taxi industry

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20231 min read

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association demands urgent review of points-based driver policy

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20233 min read

RAPAID equips 2,000th London taxi with life-saving kit in commemorating London Bridge attack

RAPAID equips 2,000th London taxi with life-saving kit in commemorating London Bridge attack

RAPAID equips 2,000th London taxi with life-saving kit in commemorating London Bridge attack

Perry Richardson

Nov 27, 20231 min read

Mayor of London says taxi drivers CAN use police stations to drop lost property despite concerns

Mayor of London says taxi drivers CAN use police stations to drop lost property despite concerns

Mayor of London says taxi drivers CAN use police stations to drop lost property despite concerns

Perry Richardson

Nov 25, 20232 min read

FREENOW offers unique financial subsidy to help PHV drivers take on Knowledge of London taxi test

FREENOW offers unique financial subsidy to help PHV drivers take on Knowledge of London taxi test

FREENOW offers unique financial subsidy to help PHV drivers take on Knowledge of London taxi test

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20233 min read

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

CONFUSED: Licensed taxi drivers seeking clarity on adding £2 booking fees for app jobs

Perry Richardson

Nov 16, 20234 min read

Park Tower Hotel REINSTATES taxi call light to help hail black cabs for customers

Park Tower Hotel REINSTATES taxi call light to help hail black cabs for customers

Park Tower Hotel REINSTATES taxi call light to help hail black cabs for customers

Perry Richardson

Nov 15, 20231 min read

REJECTED: London taxi drivers encounter issues with lost property handling at police stations

REJECTED: London taxi drivers encounter issues with lost property handling at police stations

REJECTED: London taxi drivers encounter issues with lost property handling at police stations

Perry Richardson

Nov 14, 20231 min read

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