Latest Private Hire Taxi & Private Hire News
Veezu Builds 500-Strong Private Hire Fleet in Manchester
Club Cars and Passenger Cars join Veezu, boosting private hire services and supporting Manchester’s goals for a cleaner, greener transport network.
Published: 4/28/2025
Bradford Cab Driver Faces £3,200 Costs After Illegal York Pick-Up
A Bradford private hire driver was fined after being caught in a sting operation accepting passengers without a booking near York Racecourse.
Published: 4/26/2025
Taxi Drivers Speak Out Against Sheffield's New Signage Plan
Sheffield City Council's proposal to introduce permanent signage on private hire vehicles has raised concerns about safety and vehicle damage among taxi drivers.
Published: 4/24/2025
Will Veezu’s Rapid Growth Revolutionize York’s Taxi Market?
Veezu, a fast-growing private hire company with over 16,000 drivers, applies for a taxi licence to bring 90 cars to York’s streets.
Published: 4/23/2025
Licensing Loopholes Let Out-of-Town Taxis Flood Manchester
Private hire drivers are securing licences in other cities and working in Manchester, raising safety, fairness, and regulation concerns across the sector.
Published: 4/21/2025
Is Out-of-Area Taxi Licensing a Safety Risk in Manchester?
Andy Burnham pushes for changes to the out-of-area taxi licensing system, aiming to improve safety and accountability in Greater Manchester's private hire industry.
Published: 4/17/2025
Soham Cab Driver Loses Licence in Court Ruling
A Soham private hire driver lost his licence and over £1,000 in legal costs after failing to report speeding penalties to the council.
Published: 4/16/2025
Claremont Cars' Licence Revoked Following Safety Failures
Claremont Cars, a private hire operator, had its licence revoked due to repeated safety violations, including unlicensed drivers and untaxed vehicles.
Published: 4/14/2025
Taxi Industry in Derby Faces Crisis Due to Stricter Vehicle Rules
Taxi drivers and business owners in Derby are fighting new regulations that limit vehicle age, fearing economic losses and a decline in service quality.
Published: 4/9/2025
TfL Scrambles to Fix Licence Delays Amid Driver Backlash
A technical fault in TfL's system delayed renewals, forcing temporary licences and a pause on proposed licensing fee hikes.
Published: 4/9/2025
Salford Cab Driver’s “Big Mistake” Ends in Heavy Fine
A Salford-licensed driver illegally accepted a ride after a concert, breaking private hire rules and facing enforcement from local authorities.
Published: 4/7/2025
Plymouth Taxi Firm Fights Back Against Uber’s Pricing
A major Plymouth taxi firm raises concerns over Uber's pricing, warning that local businesses could suffer from unfair competition and potential monopolization.
Published: 4/1/2025
Unlicensed Driver Made 543 Trips After Licence Revoked
A North Lincolnshire private hire driver continued operating despite his licence being revoked, leading to a police investigation and legal action.
Published: 3/29/2025
Uber Pushes for More Private Hire Licences in Glasgow
Uber and private hire groups clash over Glasgow’s licence cap, with claims of unmet demand versus concerns of market saturation and driver earnings.
Published: 3/28/2025
London Private Hire Drivers Struggle Amid TfL Delays
London’s private hire drivers are facing financial distress as TfL’s licensing delays leave them unable to work for months, forcing many into debt.
Published: 3/28/2025
