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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”.

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.

Call for knowledge test for private-hire drivers who don’t know ‘simple’ destinations

One Scottish Highlands authority is considering introducing a knowledge test for private-hire drivers following complaints they don’t know basic routes and destinations.

 3D rendering of an electric heavy goods lorry (HGV) in a logistics yard is connected to an EV charging station. The blue and white truck is parked beside a modern charging unit with a digital display and glowing circular light, indicating active charging. The background features a row of loading docks and a clear blue sky.

Collaboration is key to solving electric HGV fleet problems

Those who have made the switch to EVs say they are already seeing the benefits.

Taxi insurance for Uber drivers: Ultimate guide

Here’s what you need to know before insuring your vehicle for Uber.

 A large pothole filled with water on a rural British road, surrounded by broken asphalt and loose gravel. The road is damp and bordered by overgrown hedges and leafless trees under an overcast sky. The scene is quiet and slightly dreary, typical of a countryside lane in late autumn or winter.

Taxi drivers face soaring bills for pothole damage

Potholes are causing even more problems for taxi drivers – because of the condition of the roads and the soaring cost of repairs.

Old Trafford or the circus – a misunderstanding or taxi driver prank?

Bewildered football fans found themselves at the big top instead of the big game as they got taxis to Manchester United’s Old Trafford Ground.

 Virgin Atlantic airplane flying overhead on a clear blue sky day, framed by tropical palm trees.

Virgin could help air taxi industry take off

Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic group has partnered with California-based Joby Aviation to launch a UK air taxi service.

 Articulated lorries parked in a row at the M5 motorway service station at Strensham.

Putting the brakes on organised freight theft gangs

Billions of pounds worth of goods are transported on our roads each year, making the lorries they are travelling in – and their drivers – targets for organised criminals.

 A busy street scene in London, featuring multiple black cab taxis and other vehicles on a wide road lined with Union Jack flags. Pedestrians are walking along the sidewalks, some taking photos, while others are gathered near a monument.

Taxi boss fears for future of London’s black cabs

A taxi fleet owner has called for urgent help to increase driver numbers in London – before the capital’s iconic black cabs disappear.

 A white electric van is charging at a charging station, with a cable plugged into its charging port. A green battery indicator is visible on the charging panel. In the background, two other similar white delivery vans are parked in a row under a partly cloudy sky.

Helping hefty electric vans shed HGV weight restrictions

As the drive towards zero-carbon motoring continues, the extra weight of electric batteries needed to power vans and minibuses pushed them into the same weight class as lorries.

Emergency bandages in taxis can save lives on Glasgow’s streets

Glasgow-founded taxi insurance specialist Patons Insurance has funded Rapaid kits for 50 cabs in the city.