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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 18, 20251 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 11, 20253 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 8, 20252 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 7, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 18, 20252 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 18, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 31, 20252 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 23, 20252 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 19, 20252 min read

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

INSURANCE, FUEL, MAINTENANCE AND MORE: What are the running costs taxi drivers face in 2025 outside of cab expense?

Perry Richardson

Aug 15, 20252 min read

Electric vehicle market gains ground but taxi trade faces unanswered questions, says black cab fleet expert

Electric vehicle market gains ground but taxi trade faces unanswered questions, says black cab fleet expert

Electric vehicle market gains ground but taxi trade faces unanswered questions, says black cab fleet expert

Perry Richardson

Aug 7, 20252 min read

LONDON'S TAXI TURNING CIRCLE REQUIREMENT: A full review of the pros, cons and future of the historic black cab feature

LONDON'S TAXI TURNING CIRCLE REQUIREMENT: A full review of the pros, cons and future of the historic black cab feature

LONDON'S TAXI TURNING CIRCLE REQUIREMENT: A full review of the pros, cons and future of the historic black cab feature

Perry Richardson

Aug 4, 202523 min read

AGE LIMITS AND U-TURN TO GO: Coventry to expand black taxi options by scrapping London Conditions of Fitness and age limits

AGE LIMITS AND U-TURN TO GO: Coventry to expand black taxi options by scrapping London Conditions of Fitness and age limits

AGE LIMITS AND U-TURN TO GO: Coventry to expand black taxi options by scrapping London Conditions of Fitness and age limits

Perry Richardson

Jul 29, 20252 min read

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

KPM Automotive to shut down after 50 years in taxi trade citing regulatory pressure and rising costs

Perry Richardson

Jul 28, 20252 min read

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Plug-in Taxi Grant turning circle criteria comes under fire for limiting UK-wide zero-emission taxi rollout

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20252 min read

Electric vehicle bargains emerge as taxi fleet expert shares second-hand buying tips

Electric vehicle bargains emerge as taxi fleet expert shares second-hand buying tips

Electric vehicle bargains emerge as taxi fleet expert shares second-hand buying tips

Perry Richardson

Jul 21, 20252 min read

DfT launches pivotal consultation on self-driving taxi and private hire services

DfT launches pivotal consultation on self-driving taxi and private hire services

DfT launches pivotal consultation on self-driving taxi and private hire services

Perry Richardson

Jul 21, 20253 min read

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TAXI DRIVING: What costs new drivers might often overlook

Perry Richardson

Jul 15, 20253 min read

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