Heathrow warns London taxi drivers over illegal Newall Road stops with threat of Tag and Boost suspensions
- Perry Richardson
- May 8
- 2 min read
Taxi drivers operating at Heathrow Airport have been warned of immediate penalties following repeated breaches of stopping regulations on Newall Road, a designated Clearway within the airport perimeter.
According to a Heathrow memo shared by industry representatives, during a recent meeting on 30 April 2025 between Heathrow officials and taxi union representatives, Heathrow’s Landside Duty Manager raised concerns about taxis stopping and parking along Newall Road, despite previous warnings.
Photographic evidence taken on 29 and 30 April was presented to support Heathrow’s claims. According to the airport, illegally stopped taxis can obstruct emergency services, endanger pedestrians and disrupt the normal functioning of the area.
Taxi drivers have been reminded that their conduct breaches the Heathrow Airport Byelaws 2014, specifically Byelaw 9.6, which prohibits obstruction or causing disturbance. It also violates the agreed Tag and Boost scheme terms, which all drivers have accepted as a condition of operating at the airport.
Newall Road, along with other Clearways on the estate, is marked with signage indicating that stopping or parking is prohibited at all times.
As a result of continued non-compliance, Heathrow has now introduced a strict penalty structure. For general contraventions of Byelaw 9.6 or road signage, penalties will escalate from a one-month suspension to eventual termination of the Tag and Boost privileges. For breaches on Clearways, including Newall Road, sanctions will begin at a three-month suspension for a first offence and may result in permanent revocation for repeat violations.
The airport made it clear that penalties will be cumulative and applied without a time limit. This means that any prior breaches will be counted regardless of when they occurred, with suspensions increasing accordingly.
In addition to Heathrow’s own enforcement, road traffic police and Transport for London compliance officers may also take action.
