Could new wheelchair rules drive cabbies out of the trade?
As councils struggle to increase the number of accessible taxis in their areas, the measures some of them are using could actually be forcing taxi […]
Taxi safety is not just for Christmas
Safety is the most important part of the taxi industry and making passengers feel safe is as important as ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, well maintained and drivers are fully licensed.
Taxi drivers are ‘ecstatic’ over CCTV U-turn
Peterborough City Council’s Licensing Committee has been pushing for two years to make CCTV cameras compulsory in all taxis and PHVs to improve passenger safety.
Points system penalises taxi drivers
Plans to take 10-year-old taxis off the road and introduce a penalty points system which would see drivers punished for wearing the wrong clothes have been put on hold.
ULEZ errors are a real problem for taxi drivers
Thousands of drivers are extremely worried that bailiffs will come after them for non-payment of fines after a system glitch from TfL.
‘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.
Taxi drivers warn there aren’t enough cabs to meet new standards
Taxi drivers have warned that there is a shortage of affordable cabs that meet new vehicle standards being proposed in York.
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.
More taxi drivers are helping to save lives
Rapaid bleed kits are designed to save lives on the battlefield and have been placed in key locations including taxis, which can be flagged down in an emergency.
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.