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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 182 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 153 min read

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Edinburgh sees steady decline in black taxi numbers as private hire fleet continues grows

Perry Richardson

Nov 111 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 102 min read

Mercedes-Benz ELF could shape the charging model for future robo taxis and traditional cabs

Mercedes-Benz ELF could shape the charging model for future robo taxis and traditional cabs

Mercedes-Benz ELF could shape the charging model for future robo taxis and traditional cabs

Perry Richardson

Nov 63 min read

Return of the Journeyman: Why taxi drivers are going back to renting rather than owning

Return of the Journeyman: Why taxi drivers are going back to renting rather than owning

Return of the Journeyman: Why taxi drivers are going back to renting rather than owning

Perry Richardson

Nov 13 min read

UK sees sizeable 23% rise in electric vehicle chargers as network tops 86,000

UK sees sizeable 23% rise in electric vehicle chargers as network tops 86,000

UK sees sizeable 23% rise in electric vehicle chargers as network tops 86,000

Perry Richardson

Oct 312 min read

Stellantis teams up with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn to advance robotaxi rollout

Stellantis teams up with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn to advance robotaxi rollout

Stellantis teams up with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn to advance robotaxi rollout

Perry Richardson

Oct 303 min read

BLACK CAB FLEET: Demand for older electric TX taxis could rise as diesel cabs leave the trade

BLACK CAB FLEET: Demand for older electric TX taxis could rise as diesel cabs leave the trade

BLACK CAB FLEET: Demand for older electric TX taxis could rise as diesel cabs leave the trade

Perry Richardson

Oct 263 min read

MISSING PAPERS TO BODYWORK: The top five reasons London black cab vehicles fail their TfL licence renewal test

MISSING PAPERS TO BODYWORK: The top five reasons London black cab vehicles fail their TfL licence renewal test

MISSING PAPERS TO BODYWORK: The top five reasons London black cab vehicles fail their TfL licence renewal test

Perry Richardson

Oct 181 min read

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Cost, range and charging access remain the biggest barriers for cabbies switching to fully electric taxis

Perry Richardson

Oct 113 min read

Glasgow taxi shortage under scrutiny as MSP links drop to low-emission zone rules

Glasgow taxi shortage under scrutiny as MSP links drop to low-emission zone rules

Glasgow taxi shortage under scrutiny as MSP links drop to low-emission zone rules

Perry Richardson

Oct 82 min read

LEVC’s electric TX taxi has helped cut London’s black cab emissions by 59%

LEVC’s electric TX taxi has helped cut London’s black cab emissions by 59%

LEVC’s electric TX taxi has helped cut London’s black cab emissions by 59%

Perry Richardson

Oct 72 min read

LEVC evidence warns autonomous vehicles will have ‘major implications’ for both taxi and private hire licensing

LEVC evidence warns autonomous vehicles will have ‘major implications’ for both taxi and private hire licensing

LEVC evidence warns autonomous vehicles will have ‘major implications’ for both taxi and private hire licensing

Perry Richardson

Sep 212 min read

LEVC extends parts supply partnership with TVS to support UK black taxi fleet

LEVC extends parts supply partnership with TVS to support UK black taxi fleet

LEVC extends parts supply partnership with TVS to support UK black taxi fleet

Perry Richardson

Sep 182 min read

Mercedes Vito taxis must meet turning circle rule despite KPM closure, says Mayor of London

Mercedes Vito taxis must meet turning circle rule despite KPM closure, says Mayor of London

Mercedes Vito taxis must meet turning circle rule despite KPM closure, says Mayor of London

Perry Richardson

Sep 182 min read

Derby to review private hire vehicle age policy amid safety and affordability concerns

Derby to review private hire vehicle age policy amid safety and affordability concerns

Derby to review private hire vehicle age policy amid safety and affordability concerns

Perry Richardson

Sep 162 min read

Key industry figure explains why London’s taxi market is crying out for a new vehicle

Key industry figure explains why London’s taxi market is crying out for a new vehicle

Key industry figure explains why London’s taxi market is crying out for a new vehicle

Perry Richardson

Aug 312 min read

‘EASILY RECOGNISED’: Rochdale councillor questions whether taxi driver should have dress code as emissions policy approved

‘EASILY RECOGNISED’: Rochdale councillor questions whether taxi driver should have dress code as emissions policy approved

‘EASILY RECOGNISED’: Rochdale councillor questions whether taxi driver should have dress code as emissions policy approved

Perry Richardson

Aug 232 min read

Farizon unveils seven-seat electric taxi with luggage capacity and design aimed at fleet operators

Farizon unveils seven-seat electric taxi with luggage capacity and design aimed at fleet operators

Farizon unveils seven-seat electric taxi with luggage capacity and design aimed at fleet operators

Perry Richardson

Aug 192 min read

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