Latest Glasgow Taxi & Private Hire News
Glasgow’s Taxi Limit: A Lifeline or a Barrier to Growth?
As Glasgow reviews its taxi cap policy, stakeholders are debating whether lifting restrictions would benefit the city or harm the existing taxi industry.
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
Uber Challenges Glasgow’s Cap on Private Hire Cars
Uber argues Glasgow's private hire cap restricts transport options, affecting the economy and nightlife. The city council is consulting on whether to lift the restriction.
Published: 3/28/2025
New Life-Saving First Aid Kits Rolled Out in Glasgow Taxis
A new initiative equips Glasgow taxis with military-grade bandages, providing quick first aid for severe bleeding until emergency responders arrive.
Published: 3/22/2025
Glasgow's Taxi Crisis: Will the Cap Be Lifted?
Glasgow City Council is reviewing taxi and private hire limits to address late-night transport shortages, with public input shaping the future of local ride availability.
Published: 3/21/2025
Police Bust £100K Drug Deal in Glasgow Taxi—Dealer Walks Free
Isa Ali was caught with cocaine and cannabis worth £100K in a Glasgow taxi. Despite pleading guilty, he received a community sentence instead of jail.
Published: 3/14/2025
Glasgow Taxi Driver Discovers True Identity Through DNA Test
A routine DNA test led a Glasgow taxi driver to uncover his true parentage, revealing nine half-siblings and a hidden family legacy across the UK.
Published: 3/10/2025
Glasgow Driver Suspended Over £90 Fare and Illegal Pick-Up
A Glasgow private hire driver has been suspended for illegally picking up passengers, charging an excessive fare, and demanding a fee to return lost property.
Published: 3/7/2025
Taxi Driver Penalized for Denying Guide Dog Passenger
A Glasgow private hire driver was suspended for refusing to transport a guide dog, highlighting legal obligations for taxi and private hire drivers regarding assistance animals.
Published: 3/7/2025
Glasgow Launches First Electric Taxi Service for Green Travel
Glasgow introduces an electric taxi service, catering to the rising demand for eco-friendly transport. Passengers can now book electric LEVC cabs through the Glasgow Taxis app.
Published: 3/5/2025
Scotland Unveils First Fully Electric Black Cab, the Ford MAXiCab
Scotland leads in sustainable transport with the Ford MAXiCab, a fully electric black cab designed to reduce emissions and enhance accessibility.
Published: 2/21/2025
Glasgow Dealer Caught Using Taxi to Transport £105K of Drugs
A 23-year-old Glasgow drug dealer was caught after police detected a strong smell of cannabis coming from a taxi’s boot, leading to his arrest.
Published: 2/14/2025
Glasgow PHV Cap: Balancing Night-Time Economy Growth and Driver Safety
Business leaders and the Scottish Private Hire Association debate whether lifting the cap on private hire vehicles would benefit Glasgow's night-time economy.
Published: 1/23/2025
Glasgow Man Denied Private Hire Licence Over Drink-Driving History
Marcin Myslicki, with multiple driving bans and criminal convictions, was denied a private hire licence in Glasgow due to concerns over his fitness to drive.
Published: 1/22/2025
Glasgow's Taxi Vehicle Cap: Business Leaders Clash with SPHA
Business leaders and the SPHA debate over the city's taxi cap, focusing on economic recovery, driver earnings, and safety concerns.
Published: 1/16/2025
