Experts share their views on issues facing taxi industry
As the challenges facing the taxi and PHV industry continue to grow, experts are coming up with a range of solutions to the issues they face.
Petrol and diesel taxis are reaching the end of the road
Councils are planning to ban petrol and diesel taxis and PHVs in a bid to cut pollution in several towns and cities.
Fare dodger jailed: taxi drivers have heard every excuse in the book
No matter how pleasant or difficult a passenger has been, paying the fare can trigger all sorts of reactions – and taxi drivers have seen them all before.
Childish behaviour is damaging taxis and putting lives at risk
Taxi drivers are worried that children throwing stones at cabs could cause serious accidents – and even cost people their lives. Drivers have come forward […]
Fears rising driver numbers will ‘ruin taxi industry’
Taxi drivers are worried that a surge in the number of private-hire drivers is saturating the market, driving down the price of fares and reducing the number of passengers picked up by each driver.
Why dodging potholes could lead to an even bumpier road ahead
While many taxi drivers count themselves lucky for dodging potholes at the last second, their quick reactions could steer them into a lot of trouble, including a driving ban and the loss of their livelihood.
‘Huge scope for damage’ after taxi drivers’ personal details made public
Taxi drivers are understandably angry and concerned that personal details – including their home addresses – were made public online after a mistake by their licensing authority.
Cabbies left counting the cost of CCTV cameras
It sounds like the perfect tool to add to every taxi and PHV – but drivers aren’t rushing to install them in their cars.
Should PHVs have operator liveries on their doors?
Taxis and PHVs are designed to stand out from the crowd so passengers can easily identify the vehicle they are getting into.
Taxi fares rise to meet higher costs of running cabs
Taxi fares in Glasgow have increased by almost 10% to help cover the rising costs of operating taxis in the city.
Council’s PHV warning after failed spot checks
A council has warned people not to get into PHVs unless they are licensed locally after several out-of-town vehicles failed spot checks for safety.
Bridge damage highlights importance of taxi insurance
No taxi driver likes telling their insurer they’ve had a bump and it’s their fault. The cost of repairs could run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, even for a relatively minor scrape, and could affect their taxi insurance premiums.