Should CCTV be compulsory in every taxi and PHV?
Several licensing authorities are considering introducing compulsory CCTV cameras in taxis and PHVs to improve driver and passenger safety.
Taxi drivers are providing a real lifeline for their community
Taxi drivers in Staffordshire have been offering free rides to passengers needing to pick up prescriptions due to the lack of local pharmacies open on Sundays.
NASA may be able to help flying taxis take off earlier than expected
As tech companies around the world battle to launch the first flying taxi, promised launch dates have been put back for a variety of reasons – safety being one of the biggest.
‘Insulting’ fares increase for long-serving taxi drivers
Long-serving taxi drivers have expressed concerns about rising running costs.
Why taxi drivers have so much riding on their tyres
Tyres are one of the most important components of a car when it comes to safety and taxi drivers can be hit hard for neglecting them.
The hidden costs of taxi driving
Aside from the obvious expenses, such as finding the right vehicle and taxi insurance cover, there are other costs that you may not consider if you’re just starting out.
The £2.5 billion drive to get polluting cars and trucks off the roads
There are approximately 31 million petrol and diesel cars on the UK’s roads.
How AI is helping reduce accidents for transport specialists
As technology improves to make vehicles safer and driving experiences more enjoyable, so do the number of distractions, which can have serious and even fatal consequences.
Liverpool sends clear message to drivers who illegally park in taxi ranks
The problem was highlighted in Liverpool last month when licensing officers issued 37 tickets to drivers illegally parked in the city’s taxi ranks.
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.
Why China is in pole position with driverless taxis
Chinese firms are “at the forefront” of the global autonomous driving industry – but finance experts believe taxi drivers still have a vital role to play.