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Apr 11, 20262 min
London taxi driver numbers fall further despite rise in new applicants, TfL data reveals
The number of licensed London taxi drivers has continued to fall over the past 12 months, despite signs of increased interest from new applicants entering the trade. According to data from Transport for London , there are 15,978 licensed taxi drivers in the capital as of April 2026, representing a continued downward trend compared with the previous year’s already reduced levels. Weekly figures show a further drop of 26 drivers, with just one new licence issued in the latest reporting period....

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Apr 11, 20262 min
SELF-DRIVING DISCLOSURE: Lawyers call for legal reform to access driverless vehicle data in injury claims
Lawyers have called for new legislation to ensure people injured in collisions involving driverless vehicles can access onboard data needed to support compensation claims, as the Department for Transport continues developing safety regulations. The intervention comes as the DfT consults on the future regulatory framework for automated vehicles, with industry adoption accelerating from semi-autonomous features such as lane assist and adaptive cruise control to fully self-driving systems....

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Apr 11, 20262 min
Diesel prices surge past 190p as sustained rises intensify pressure on high-mileage taxi drivers
Diesel prices in the UK have exceeded 190p per litre for the first time in recent months, intensifying financial pressure on high-mileage taxi drivers already grappling with rising operating costs. Latest figures show diesel averaging 191.31p per litre as of 10 April 2026, marking a 48.9p increase since 28 February. This represents a 34.4% rise over the six-week period, significantly outpacing petrol price growth, which rose 25.3p to 158.16p per litre over the same timeframe. According to RAC...

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