Latest Glasgow Taxi & Private Hire News

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Taxi Drivers in Glasgow Struggling to Retrofit for LEZ Compliance

Glasgow taxi drivers face barriers in retrofitting vehicles for Low Emission Zone compliance, despite efforts from the government and local authorities.

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Urgent Warning to Private Hire Drivers in Glasgow Over License Rejections

SPHA warns Glasgow drivers against applying for licenses due to overprovision policy and likely rejections