Autonomous driverless aerial vehicle takeoff on building rooftop, 3d render

Flying taxis take their marks to make history at Olympics

The race to be the first to introduce flying taxis at the Olympics is hotting up with LA in the running for the 2028 Games.

 Uber and Lyft stickers displayed in a private hire vehicle

Lyft moves into Europe to challenge Uber’s dominance

The San Francisco-based tech company has confirmed that it has bought the Freenow ride-hailing business from BMW and Merecedes for £146 million.

Patons Insurance wishes Jenny a happy retirement!

The end of May sees the retirement of a well-loved Customer Service Advisor here at Patons.

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Coroner wants changes to law governing drivers’ eyesight

Being able to see clearly is one of the most important factors to driving safely, especially for professionals such as taxi drivers and HGV drivers.

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Robotaxis will ‘change the world’s view on cars and driving’

An Uber boss says self-driving taxis will change people’s attitudes towards driving when they take to Britain’s streets.

 A black London taxi is parked near a red-brick building with arched windows in London. A man wearing a dark vest and trousers leans into the open passenger window, engaging in conversation with the driver. The background features other black taxis, pedestrians, and modern buildings.

The skill taxi drivers have that could help save lives

Hampshire driver Kenton has undergone training with the Samaritans to help make a difference to passengers struggling with their mental health.

Licensing delays are forcing taxi drivers into debt

Delays to London’s taxi and private-hire licensing are continuing to force drivers off the road and into huge debts.

 York Taxi rank. Street view from Dumcombe Place showing York Minster at the back and pedestrians walking by. The cathedral dates back from 1291.

Taxi marshals return to help keep city centre safe

One long-running scheme has been such a success that it is now in its 11th year.

 Diesel nozzle from a gas station filling a truck tank.

Warning to drivers as fuel prices continue to fall

Drivers are bring warned not to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their fuel spend as prices can go back up as quickly as they have come down.

 A Veezu taxi parked in front of the Liver building in Liverpool. Leafless trees line the sidewalk, and a few pedestrians are visible in the background. The sky is overcast.

Veezu rebrands Britannia Taxis after takeover on Merseyside

There is a new name but plenty of familiar faces in Merseyside’s private-hire scene after Veezu’s takeover of long-standing Knowsley operator Britannia Taxis.

 Cityscape of Deansgate outside the Deansgate Station, a famous area known for its shops, bars and restaurants on June 04, 2021 in Manchester, England

Manchester mayor’s drive to fix ‘broken’ taxi licensing laws

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for changes to taxi licensing laws to stop private-hire drivers operating “out-of-town”.

 black cab taxis

Should taxi drivers pay for cruise ship terminal marshals?

Taxi marshals have been introduced at a major cruise ship port following reports of arguments between drivers over fares.