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‘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.

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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Christmas might come early for Uber after a legal challenge against its licence in Aberdeen was withdrawn, opening the door for the company to launch in time for the festive season.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.

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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.

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”.

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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.

Charging point options for taxi bases

Taxi insurance broker Patons Insurance has created a partnership with a leading EV charging point installer to help base owners look to the future with their fleets.

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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.

Council’s PHV warning after failed spot checks

A council has warned people not to get into PHVs unless they are licensed locally after several out-of-town vehicles failed spot checks for safety.

Bridge damage highlights importance of taxi insurance

No taxi driver likes telling their insurer they’ve had a bump and it’s their fault. The cost of repairs could run into hundreds or thousands of pounds, even for a relatively minor scrape, and could affect their taxi insurance premiums.

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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.