Latest Birmingham Taxi & Private Hire News
Taxi Apprenticeship £8.4M Scam: False Claims and Fraud Exposed
Government agencies are chasing millions from GB Training after an investigation uncovered fraudulent apprenticeship claims and questionable financial transactions linked to its owner, Lawrence Barton.
Published: 2/28/2025
Birmingham Uber Driver Cleared in Fatal Motorbike Crash Case
Jury rules Birmingham Uber driver not guilty of causing biker’s death but convicts him of careless driving with a fine and penalty points.
Published: 2/13/2025
Birmingham Expands On-Street EV Charging with 560 New Charge Points
Birmingham launches 560 on-street EV charge points to improve overnight charging access for residents without private driveways or off-street parking.
Published: 2/7/2025
Black Cab Taxi Fares Could Rise in Birmingham Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns
The update will hopefully address the impact of rising living costs on taxi drivers and the decline in hackney carriages in Birmingham.