Latest London Taxi & Private Hire News
London Black Cab Drivers Must Pass New Disability SERU Test
TfL introduces a mandatory assessment for taxi drivers to ensure they understand their legal responsibilities toward disabled passengers.
Driver Fined £40,000 for Unpaid Car Tax in London – DVLA Case
A driver faces a massive £40,000 fine for failing to pay car tax, with the DVLA now reconsidering the penalty in light of the case details.
London Minicab Drivers Struggle with Low Pay and Long Hours
Minicab drivers work excessive hours due to low pay, raising safety concerns. Protests highlight struggles with costs, wages, and unsafe conditions.
Sam Kerr Trial: Is Also A Case of The Unseen Battles of Taxi Drivers
Taxi drivers navigate more than just streets—they battle fare evasion, false accusations, and a lack of institutional support, making their profession riskier than ever.
London Black Cab Industry Faces Rising Costs and Restrictions
London’s black cab industry struggles with rising costs, road restrictions, and fewer new drivers. Calls for urgent reforms grow louder.
Gang Leader Posed as Uber Driver to Run London’s Largest Drug Empire
Mohammed Bakye’s drug empire used Uber disguise to evade police, exploiting children and laundering money into real estate in London and abroad.
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.
Uber Boat Thames Clippers Hybrid High-Speed Ferries Launching
New hybrid ferries in London will use battery power and biofuel for a more sustainable river transport system.
London’s Pedicab Licensing Proposal Faces Resistance from Taxis
TfL’s new pedicab licensing rules aim for safety and fairness, but the taxi industry’s objections raise questions about competition and regulations.
Lime Bikes Blocking London Taxi Ranks: TfL Criticized for Inaction
Taxi drivers are calling for stronger action against Lime bikes obstructing taxi ranks in London, despite new policies and growing frustration.
London Driver Faces 11 Years of Restrictions for Misusing Loan
Huseyin Houssein falsely claimed £50,000 under the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and is now facing 11 years of financial sanctions for fraudulent use.
London Congestion Crisis: Challenges for Taxi & Private Hire Drivers
London holds the unenviable title of being Europe's most congested city, with drivers spending an average of 101 hours in traffic in 2024, a 2% increase from the previous year.
London’s Black Cabs Face Extinction by 2040 Amid Rising Costs, Policy Hurdles
The iconic London black cabs may disappear by 2040 due to rising costs, ageing drivers, green policies, and competition from private hire vehicles.