Latest Taxi & Private Hire United Kingdom News

Incident
Taxi driver loses licence over illegal tobacco in Redcar and Cleveland

A taxi driver lost their licence in the UK for alleged links to illegal tobacco, despite no evidence of sales as a licensed driver.

Taxi
Plymouth Taxi Firm Rebrands and Launches New App as Uber Expands

Take Me Plymouth’s rebranding introduces fixed fares and new app features, competing with Uber and Smartzi’s new services in the city.

Taxi
Rising Safety Concerns in Aberdeen as Taxi Shortage Forces Walking

Rising queues at taxi ranks in Aberdeen are pushing people to walk home at night, raising safety concerns, especially for women and students.

Taxi
Over 130 Warrington Taxis Inspected During Multiple Agency Operation

Warrington LPU officers joined the Motorcycle Unit, Immigration Officers and representatives from Warrington, Halton and Wolverhampton Council's for the operation

Legislation
Devolution White Paper Proposes Bold Changes to Taxi Licensing

The lack of a unified system has led to widespread concerns, particularly regarding "out-of-area" working. Local authorities, operators, and passengers alike have highlighted the need for a more cohesive approach to eliminate these discrepancies.

Taxi
Stirling Taxi Fares to Increase. Key Tariff Changes Explained

Discover how Stirling's taxi tariffs are set to change, including fare hikes, tariff breakdowns, and the reasons behind these adjustments

Taxi
Argyll and Bute Council Considers 10% Taxi Fare Increase in 2024

Argyll and Bute Council is set to implement a 10% increase in taxi fares following a consultation with local operators, addressing rising living costs.

Private Hire
Private hire drivers respond to claims of lack of transport in Glasgow

Private hire drivers in Glasgow argue that the real issue lies in the lack of demand, not a shortage of taxis, affecting the city's nightlife economy.

Legislation
New Tax Reporting Rules for UK Taxi Operators: What You Need to Know

HMRC’s new tax reporting rules impact UK taxi operators and drivers, introducing annual income reporting for platform-based services like Uber and Bolt.

Apps
How Students Can Save on Uber and Uber Eats with Uber One

New student membership offers free delivery, service fee discounts, ride credits, and entertainment perks at just £2.49 per month.

Taxi
Government Planning To Take Big Step to Tackle Out-of-Area Taxis

Greater Manchester's mayor welcomes government move to tackle out-of-area taxis and improve safety and regulation of local taxi services.

Incident
Norwich Taxi Driver Banned for Serious Moped Crash and Injury

A Norwich taxi driver, Anthony Gridlestone, has been banned for 12 months after causing a serious crash with a moped rider, ending his 40-year career.

Legislation
North Yorkshire Taxi Drivers Concerned Over New Licensing Rules

New licensing rules in North Yorkshire are causing concern among taxi drivers, who fear they will be pushed out of business by increased costs and regulations.

Private Hire
Taxi Drivers Criticise 'Unfair' Bus Lane Rules in Derby City Centre

Derby taxi drivers voice frustration over bus lane rules excluding private hire vehicles, urging the council to reconsider restrictions for fair access.

Private Hire
Glasgow to Review Taxi and Private Hire Car Limits for Late-Night Transport

Glasgow will review its taxi and private hire car cap to improve late-night transport availability, boosting the city's post-pandemic recovery and economy.