Latest Manchester Taxi & Private Hire News
Private Hire Driver Busted for Illegal Pickups After Gig
A private hire driver illegally picked up undercover officers after a major concert, violating licensing laws and facing legal consequences for the unauthorized fare.
Published: 3/1/2025
Standardize Private Hire Licensing to Address Cross-Border Taxi Hiring Issues
As more and more politicians like Andy Burnham, urge an end to cross-border taxi hiring, will a national licensing standard could improve safety without limiting operational flexibility for councils, operators and drivers? How about standardized private hire licensing?
Published: 10/31/2024
Manchester Scraps Clean Air Zone, Focus on Green Investment
Greater Manchester's new strategy focuses on upgrading vehicles and public transport to reduce pollution, without charging drivers for non-compliant vehicles.
Published: 1/25/2025
