Mobile phones at the wheel: Law vs reality
Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers and operators can balance the needs of technology with the rules of the road.
Mobile phones at the wheel: Operators
Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers and operators can maintain the needs of their business, without breaking the law.
Mobile phones at the wheel: Taxi drivers
Solicitor Talal Malik is an expert in motoring and licensing laws and offers his advice on how drivers can balance the needs of technology in taxis today, with the rules of the road.
The very real cost of fake AI insurance claims
While the benefits of AI are being seen around the world daily, some of its more sinister uses could lead to everyone paying more for insurance.
How centralisation of taxi data could impact insurance
A national database of taxi and private-hire details could help take rogue drivers off the road and benefit everyone in the long run.
Vaping and smoking in cabs – what are the rules?
People who flout the rules face a £50 fixed-penalty notice which increases to a maximum fine of £200 if the case goes to court.
National licensing standards should put drivers first, says union
A union which represents the taxi and private-hire trade is calling for drivers to be at the heart of proposed national licensing standards which protect them and their well-being.
Budget brings changes and worries for taxi industry
The Budget has introduced two major changes for the taxi industry, with VAT being added to fares booked through ride-hailing apps and EV drivers being charged for every mile they drive.
How AI is helping reduce accidents for transport specialists
As technology improves to make vehicles safer and driving experiences more enjoyable, so do the number of distractions, which can have serious and even fatal consequences.
Liverpool sends clear message to drivers who illegally park in taxi ranks
The problem was highlighted in Liverpool last month when licensing officers issued 37 tickets to drivers illegally parked in the city’s taxi ranks.
Are national taxi standards the way forward?
Industry expert David Lawrie gives his views on the way forward with taxi and PHV licensing regulations.
Are national taxi standards the only way to improve safety?
Taxi drivers, base owners and operators, and passengers will help determine whether the UK needs to introduce national taxi standards.