Rising demand outside the capital for London black cabs
Falling taxi driver numbers in London has led to a drop in the number of black cabs in the capital, and the decline has affected their manufacturer, LEVC.
Taxi drivers faced despicable abuse during riots
This summer’s riots saw violence across the country, and taxi and PHV drivers targeted because of their occupation.
Would a taxi driver really throw colleagues under a bus by cloning plates?
Taxi drivers look out for each other and while there can be a fierce rivalry between cabbies and PHV drivers, few would break the law to drop another driver in it.
Fares rise in drive to keep cabbies on the road
Taxi fares in London have risen by more than twice the level of inflation in a bid to keep more cabbies behind the wheel as rising prices continue to hit drivers in the pocket.
Ultra-low emission plans spark concerns among taxi drivers
In a bid to reduce emissions and hit its net-zero carbon deadline of 2030, Reading Borough Council wants to replace petrol and diesel cabs with ultra-low emissions vehicles, such as EV and hybrid black cabs.
News staff fear for safety as broadcaster wants to stop paying for taxis
Staff at broadcaster GB News are worried over cost-cutting plans to stop paying for taxis to and from its London studios, which they believe will put people at risk.
How taxi drivers can protect themselves against fare dodgers
Fare dodging is theft and it is something taxi drivers face every day – but attitudes need to change in order to tackle it.
Courts are right to get tough with those who attack taxi drivers
Taxi drivers play a vital role in the community and it is good to see courts taking a tough stance with people who commit offences against them.
Battle between black cabs and Uber rages on in London
As London’s taxi and private hire drivers continue to compete for fares, London’s cabbies have raised the stakes with a lawsuit which could see them each get £25,000 in lost earnings.
Historic cab shelters are still a hub for modern taxi drivers
Taxi drivers have seen it all, and so have historic taxi shelters which began life as a refuge for drivers to tie up their horses and carts.
When in Rome . . . don’t bother trying to get a taxi!
Anyone who has failed to hail a cab in the Italian capital is not alone – they are among 1.3 million passengers a month who don’t have any joy either.
Town’s taxi drivers are right to put their own safety first
Violent and abusive customers are stopping taxi drivers working late shifts and it is affecting a town centre’s economy.