Perry Richardson

Image credit: North Yorkshire Council North Yorkshire councillors are set to consider a revised taxi licensing framework aimed at improving accessibility for passengers with additional needs and increasing the number of wheelchair accessible vehicles operating across the county. Executive members at North Yorkshire Council will be asked to approve an updated Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy alongside a new Inclusive Service Plan when they meet on 17 March. The proposals are...

Image credit: Veezu Private hire operator Veezu has expanded its footprint in East Anglia after acquiring two established Ipswich-based operators, Avenue Taxis and CabsSmart, with both firms now set to rebrand under the Veezu name. The acquisition, completed in February 2026, forms part of Veezu’s strategy to strengthen transport networks outside London and scale its national private hire operations. The integration of the Ipswich firms is expected to deepen the company’s presence across the...

For decades taxi drivers have played a critical role in keeping towns and cities moving, providing transport for millions of people working across sectors from retail and hospitality to corporate offices. Operating around the clock, licensed taxi drivers form part of the transport network relied upon when public transport is unavailable or impractical. Yet some within the trade are increasingly questioning whether the profession still commands the same level of respect it did at the turn of...