Latest National Taxi & Private Hire News
Lyft’s UK Taxi Move: What It Means for FREENOW Drivers
Lyft's purchase of FREENOW raises questions for UK taxi drivers, with promises of better tech, earnings data, and future platform upgrades.
Published: 4/17/2025
Digital Platforms Must Report Driver Income to HMRC
Self-employed drivers using ride-hailing apps must now comply with HMRC’s new data-sharing rules aimed at boosting tax transparency in the gig economy.
Published: 4/8/2025
Uber Offers Free Childcare—But Is It Enough for Drivers?
Uber's new scheme offers 20 hours of free childcare to UK drivers, aiming to boost female participation. However, critics argue fair wages should be the real focus.
Published: 3/22/2025
Ride-Hailing VAT Hike: Bolt Warns UK Government of Major Risks
Bolt has warned that a potential 20% VAT increase on private hire fares could raise costs, reduce accessibility, and harm investment in the UK’s ride-hailing industry.
Published: 3/21/2025
UK's First Electric Air Taxi Service Set to Revolutionize Travel
Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation are introducing electric air taxis in the UK, offering fast, zero-emission travel between major airports and urban destinations.
Published: 3/17/2025
Uber’s VAT Push Faces Resistance – What It Means for Riders
British taxi firms are raising funds to challenge Uber’s attempt to apply VAT to all private hire rides, a move that could increase fares and impact passengers.
Published: 3/13/2025
UK Raises Tax Threshold: Fewer Self-Employed to File Returns
The UK government raises the tax reporting threshold, removing thousands of self-employed workers from filing requirements and simplifying compliance for gig economy workers and small business owners.
Published: 3/12/2025
UK Fuel Prices Surge: What It Means for Taxi Drivers in 2025
With petrol and diesel prices at a five-month high, UK taxi drivers face increasing fuel expenses, affecting earnings and fares. Are lower prices on the horizon?
Published: 3/6/2025
Uber Eats’ Billionth Delivery: A Win for Couriers & Takeaways
Uber Eats reaches a major milestone, delivering one billion orders in the UK. The platform continues to support local takeaways, couriers, and grocery deliveries nationwide.
Published: 3/4/2025
AI Start-up Wayve Expands, Transforming the Taxi Industry
UK-based AI start-up Wayve is rapidly expanding, bringing self-driving technology to the taxi and ride-hailing industry, reshaping urban mobility with innovative autonomous solutions.
Published: 3/3/2025
UK Advances Self-Driving Laws as Stellantis Unveils New Tech
UK pushes autonomous vehicle laws as Stellantis launches hands-free driving. Experts, automakers, and the public weigh in on future challenges.
Published: 2/26/2025
UK Updates Driving Licence Rules for 4.25-Tonne Electric Vans
New UK licence rules allow standard drivers to operate electric vans up to 4.25 tonnes, removing extra training and improving flexibility.
Published: 2/25/2025
BYD To Make Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS ) A Standard
BYD shakes up the EV industry by integrating its God’s Eye ADAS technology into budget-friendly models, challenging Tesla’s premium pricing strategy and reshaping autonomous driving accessibility.
Published: 2/25/2025
Uber Eats removes couriers in crackdown on illegal workers UK
Uber Eats and delivery firms enforce stricter ID checks to curb illegal work, following government pressure and concerns over substitution system misuse.
Published: 2/24/2025
Uber CEO Hints At Partnership for New Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi
If Partnership goes head, Tesla's Cybercab Robotaxi could soon feature on Uber's platform, bringing self-driving innovation to the ride-hailing market.
Published: 1/1/2025
