Latest Incident Taxi & Private Hire News
Four-Year-Old Hit by Taxi, Driver Sought in Edinburgh
A four-year-old boy was hit by a black taxi in Edinburgh, prompting a police search after the driver fled without leaving details.
Published: 4/18/2025
Elderly Man Hit by Taxi in Stockport, Rushed to Hospital
An 81-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a taxi near Stockport station, prompting a major emergency response.
Published: 4/15/2025
Derby Council Investigates Taxi Driver for Fly-Tipping
A Western Cars driver was suspended and later dismissed after a viral video allegedly showed illegal dumping near Willington in South Derbyshire.
Published: 4/15/2025
Four Jailed After Fatal Ambush on Taxi in Newham
A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside a taxi after being ambushed by masked men in a targeted and premeditated attack in Newham.
Published: 4/12/2025
Steven Greig Jailed for Life After Brutal Taxi Driver Attack
A career criminal was sentenced to life after murdering a taxi driver in an unprovoked attack, leaving the victim severely injured and later deceased.
Published: 4/10/2025
Newcastle Criminal Jailed After Repeated Attacks on Taxis
Tony Hall, notorious for attacking taxis in Newcastle, faces jail time and a two-year ban from key areas, securing better safety for local taxi drivers.
Published: 4/4/2025
Scunthorpe Taxi Driver Fined for Illegal Journeys & Fraud
A former private hire driver was caught completing hundreds of illegal trips after his licence was revoked, prompting council action against him and his employer.
Published: 3/28/2025
Police Charge Taxi Driver Caught Drunk at Petrol Station
A Cornwall taxi driver was filmed slurring and stumbling at a petrol station before crashing into bollards. Witnesses intervened before police made an arrest.
Published: 3/24/2025
Taxi Stop in Middlesbrough Ends in Drug-Related Arrests
Cleveland Police stopped a taxi in Middlesbrough, leading to the arrest of two men on suspicion of drug-related offenses. Both suspects are out on bail as investigations continue.
Published: 3/21/2025
Bournemouth Taxi Driver Assaulted by Fare-Dodging Passengers
A Bournemouth taxi driver was attacked after two women allegedly refused to pay their fare. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects.
Published: 3/20/2025
Oldham Taxi Driver Dies in Devastating House Fire at 79
Authorities investigate a fatal house fire that claimed the life of John Fairbrother, a retired taxi driver, as an inquest seeks to uncover the full circumstances.
Published: 3/20/2025
Council Cracks Down on Taxi Drivers Breaking Equality Rules
A Wiltshire taxi driver was suspended after refusing a guide dog, despite clear regulations. The council also acted against other drivers for serious rule violations.
Published: 3/19/2025
Police Seek Suspects After Taxi Driver Assault in Moordown
A taxi driver in Moordown was allegedly assaulted and scammed by two passengers. Police have released images and are urging the public for information.
Published: 3/19/2025
Drunken Attack on Taxi Driver: Man Ordered to Pay £1,000
A Newcastle man assaulted a taxi driver in an unprovoked attack, leaving him injured and fearful. The court imposed a suspended sentence and financial compensation.
Published: 3/18/2025
Drunk Passenger Attacks Taxi Driver in Newcastle’s Bigg Market
A Newcastle cab driver suffered an unprovoked attack by an intoxicated passenger, leaving him injured and fearful to work. The attacker has now been sentenced.
Published: 3/17/2025
