Rider is a believer despite Waymo robotaxi challenge fail
A resident who was kept up all night by Waymo robotaxis honking their horns decided to spend 24 hours in one to see how good they are.
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.
Childish behaviour is damaging taxis and putting lives at risk
Taxi drivers are worried that children throwing stones at cabs could cause serious accidents – and even cost people their lives. Drivers have come forward […]
Who are the winners if robocabs force taxi drivers off the road?
Tesla is the latest company to throw its hat into the robotaxi ring, with chief executive Elon Musk expecting its driverless cabs to be on the roads in 2027.
Fears rising driver numbers will ‘ruin taxi industry’
Taxi drivers are worried that a surge in the number of private-hire drivers is saturating the market, driving down the price of fares and reducing the number of passengers picked up by each driver.
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.
‘Huge scope for damage’ after taxi drivers’ personal details made public
Taxi drivers are understandably angry and concerned that personal details – including their home addresses – were made public online after a mistake by their licensing authority.
Doors open for Uber Aberdeen launch
Christmas might come early for Uber after a legal challenge against its licence in Aberdeen was withdrawn, opening the door for the company to launch in time for the festive season.
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.
Community mourns popular taxi driver Chris ‘Mucker’ Boyle
Father-of-five Chris, who was 57, was described by colleagues as “one of the best” and the “kindest, funniest, most genuine, helpful taxi driver ever”.
Should PHVs have operator liveries on their doors?
Taxis and PHVs are designed to stand out from the crowd so passengers can easily identify the vehicle they are getting into.