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.
Campaign drives support for local taxi companies across the UK
iCabbi has launched the Love Local Taxi & Private Hire campaign to remind passengers about the importance of supporting their local operators.
Why cash could still be king for taxi drivers
UBER’s cash payment option has been extended to all UK cities, except London, where it is under review.
Why airport drop-off fees drive cabbies mad
Taxi drivers and other motorists feel they are being taken advantage of with pick-up and drop-off charges at airports.
UK speeds up robotaxi arrivals – are we ready?
Self-driving robotaxis and buses will allowed to navigate their own way through the streets of London after successful supervised trials.
How distant conflicts squeeze taxi drivers’ income
Whenever there are conflicts involving oil-producing countries, the most obvious results are seen at the petrol pumps, immediately squeezing the finances of taxi drivers and others who drive for a living.
Why taxi drivers are facing more trouble on two wheels
E-scooters are becoming more common on our roads – but even the legal ones are causing trouble for professionals such as taxi drivers.
Private-hire drivers join cabbies’ call for cap on PHVs in Edinburgh
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition to cap the number of private-hire vehicles in Edinburgh — including private-hire drivers.
New taxi business celebrates ‘fantastic’ first year
Tap A Taxi was launched in Carlisle in May, 2024, and has now has 18,000 members and 40 drivers.
Should there be a limit on private hire driver numbers?
Union bosses want to limit the number of private hire badges issued in London so that drivers can make a decent living.
Lyft moves into Europe to challenge Uber’s dominance
The San Francisco-based tech company has confirmed that it has bought the Freenow ride-hailing business from BMW and Merecedes for £146 million.