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London taxi drivers turning to second-hand market amid high costs of new cabs

London taxi drivers turning to second-hand market amid high costs of new cabs

London taxi drivers turning to second-hand market amid high costs of new cabs

Perry Richardson

Sep 15, 20241 min read

Taxi rental market surges to ease pressure on taxi fleets as black cab firm reports full bookings

Taxi rental market surges to ease pressure on taxi fleets as black cab firm reports full bookings

Taxi rental market surges to ease pressure on taxi fleets as black cab firm reports full bookings

Perry Richardson

Sep 8, 20241 min read

West Midlands Mayor visits LEVC’s pioneering electric black taxi Coventry factory

West Midlands Mayor visits LEVC’s pioneering electric black taxi Coventry factory

West Midlands Mayor visits LEVC’s pioneering electric black taxi Coventry factory

Perry Richardson

Sep 4, 20242 min read

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

Perry Richardson

Sep 3, 20243 min read

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Nissan black cab thwarted by electric policy change

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Nissan black cab thwarted by electric policy change

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Nissan black cab thwarted by electric policy change

Perry Richardson

Aug 31, 20242 min read

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

WHERE ARE THE GRANTS? Are local authorities doing enough to support greener taxi options?

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20242 min read

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Metrocab's missed black cab revolution

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Metrocab's missed black cab revolution

TAXIS THAT NEVER WERE: Metrocab's missed black cab revolution

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20242 min read

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20243 min read

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Why do London style black taxis not have a passenger seat in the front?

Perry Richardson

Aug 25, 20241 min read

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

TAXI CONCERN: Is it now time for Government intervention to help keep taxi drivers on the road?

Perry Richardson

Aug 22, 20242 min read

Basingstoke's new green taxi revolution starts with a £5,000 LEVC TX grant for local drivers

Basingstoke's new green taxi revolution starts with a £5,000 LEVC TX grant for local drivers

Basingstoke's new green taxi revolution starts with a £5,000 LEVC TX grant for local drivers

Perry Richardson

Aug 22, 20242 min read

Decline in London taxi driver numbers hits black cab manufacturer LEVC amid market challenges

Decline in London taxi driver numbers hits black cab manufacturer LEVC amid market challenges

Decline in London taxi driver numbers hits black cab manufacturer LEVC amid market challenges

Perry Richardson

Aug 21, 20242 min read

RANGE EXTENDED: How has the LEVC TX taxi evolved since the first generation launched?

RANGE EXTENDED: How has the LEVC TX taxi evolved since the first generation launched?

RANGE EXTENDED: How has the LEVC TX taxi evolved since the first generation launched?

Perry Richardson

Aug 20, 20242 min read

Why are London taxis black?

Why are London taxis black?

Why are London taxis black?

Perry Richardson

Aug 20, 20243 min read

DELAYS AND WRITE-OFFS: Black cab parts shortages causing havoc across taxi industry and other sectors

DELAYS AND WRITE-OFFS: Black cab parts shortages causing havoc across taxi industry and other sectors

DELAYS AND WRITE-OFFS: Black cab parts shortages causing havoc across taxi industry and other sectors

Perry Richardson

Aug 16, 20242 min read

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

TAXI POWER: Shift away from petrol and diesel taxis varies WILDLY across England, new data shows

Perry Richardson

Aug 11, 20242 min read

LEVC Brewery Road unveils £5,000 taxi scrappage deal for cabbies in London and North West

LEVC Brewery Road unveils £5,000 taxi scrappage deal for cabbies in London and North West

LEVC Brewery Road unveils £5,000 taxi scrappage deal for cabbies in London and North West

Perry Richardson

Aug 9, 20241 min read

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Nearly a THIRD of all licensed taxis in England are over ten years according to new DfT data

Perry Richardson

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Where do they rank? Government data reveals top four most popular licensed taxi and private hire models

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20242 min read

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Taxi conversion concerns see older black cab vehicle owners facing up to drop in market value

Perry Richardson

Jul 28, 20242 min read

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