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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.

Deep road pothole filled with rainwater on British rural road

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.

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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.

Taxi driver in vehicle, taken from behind. Radio and wheel are in view.

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.

Destination sign post in the Lake District pointing to Colton, Greenwood Ulverston, Newby Bridge, Spark Bridge Lowick, and Coniston.

Lake District highlights problems caused by licensing differences

Differences in taxi licensing between authorities continue to cause confusion for taxi drivers and passengers, especially in more remote areas.

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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.

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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.

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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.

black cab taxi parked in a taxi rank outside a London station. An older man in a navy suit is standing outside of the cab, leaning through the window, seemingly talking to the taxi driver.

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.

Electric Taxi is charging on street doc station in the town centre of Coventry

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.