Transport for London (TfL) has updated its policy governing London taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers, introducing a series of amendments affecting new applicants and existing licence holders from 1 September 2026. The 130-page Version 6.0 document sets out how TfL will assess applications, driver conduct and continued fitness to hold a licence. The changes range from clarifications to existing requirements through to new sections dealing with cycling offences, unpai

Image credit: ComCab ComCab London has been awarded the London Dial-a-Ride Consolidator Contract for another five years, extending a relationship with Transport for London (TfL) that dates back to 2009. The new contract commenced on 1 September 2026 and will see ComCab continue as the sole supplier supporting the service when journeys cannot be accommodated by the main Dial-a-Ride bus operation. ComCab’s role provides additional transport capacity for eligible passengers acro

London black cab drivers relying on rental vehicles could face a significant shortage from September, with established fleet operator Colts Cabs warning that it will be unable to guarantee taxis without advance confirmation. The warning comes from Colts Cabs who are a long-established black cab rental garage within the London taxi rental market with decades of experience within the sector. In a statement to customers this week via its social channels, Colts Cabs said: “During