Perry Richardson

Martin Lewis has sparked renewed discussion over the visibility of modern London black cab roof lights after describing his frustration trying to hail a taxi in central London. Posting on X, Lewis said he had needed a black cab while rushing between meetings but struggled to distinguish whether approaching taxis were available for hire. He wrote: “Must have tried to flag about 20 with what looked like the ‘yellow light’ on, but it wasn’t.” Lewis questioned whether the issue was unique to his...

Concerns raised by taxi drivers in Dundee have brought attention to an issue many within the UK taxi industry say has existed for years but is becoming increasingly difficult to tackle. Allegations that licensed taxis are being driven by individuals who do not hold the required taxi driver’s licence, often referred to within the trade as “family badge” arrangements, have prompted renewed calls for tougher enforcement and stronger identity verification. According to a recent report by The...

Somerset Council’s proposal to allow hackney carriage drivers to charge a discretionary booking fee of up to £10 for pre-booked journeys has become one of the most closely watched elements of its latest taxi fare consultation. While the proposed 10% increase in metered fares broadly reflects rising operating costs, the suggested booking fee represents a different approach. Rather than increasing the price of every journey, the proposal would give drivers the option to recover the cost of...