Taxi drivers say giving violent criminals PHV licences is ‘a mockery’
Safety is the priority when it comes to driving a taxi. Vehicles have to undergo thorough checks and maintenance, and drivers have to be fit and proper people who keep up to date with regulations.
‘I made £13 in four hours … being a taxi driver isn’t the bonanza that many think’
Running any business has its challenges, but taxi drivers are faced with the extra difficulty that people think they are raking in money, when the reality is that many are struggling to make ends meet.
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.