Latest Bradford Taxi & Private Hire News
Council Scraps Taxi Knowledge Test, Drivers Split on Safety
Bradford Council axes the taxi knowledge test but insists on decals, dividing opinion between driver safety and passenger reassurance.
Published: 4/11/2025
Bradford Private Hire Driver Fined for Refusing Guide Dog Service
Private hire driver Mohammed Shahzad was fined for refusing a guide dog at Leeds Train Station, violating the Equality Act 2010. Court ruling and legal reminders included.
Published: 2/17/2025
Bradford to Lead UK’s Hydrogen Taxi Shift with Toyota Pilot
Bradford plans a hydrogen taxi pilot with Toyota, backed by government-funded refuelling infrastructure, aiming to boost clean transport and local economy.
Published: 2/1/2025
Taxi Knowledge Test Debate: Vital Skill or Outdated in GPS Era?
Bradford Council reviews whether local knowledge tests for taxi drivers remain relevant or should give way to modern GPS technologies.
Published: 1/27/2025
Women-Led Taxi Firm Launched in Bradford to Ensure Safety for All
A new women-driven taxi service aims to provide a safe and secure transportation option for women, children, and vulnerable residents in Bradford.
Published: 12/31/2024
Bradford Taxi Driver and Accomplice Jailed for Red Light Cover-Up
A Bradford taxi driver and his accomplice received prison sentences after attempting to evade justice for running a red light with false claims and deceitful actions.
Published: 12/8/2024
