Latest Newcastle Taxi & Private Hire News
Newcastle Criminal Jailed After Repeated Attacks on Taxis
Tony Hall, notorious for attacking taxis in Newcastle, faces jail time and a two-year ban from key areas, securing better safety for local taxi drivers.
Published: 4/4/2025
Drunken Attack on Taxi Driver: Man Ordered to Pay £1,000
A Newcastle man assaulted a taxi driver in an unprovoked attack, leaving him injured and fearful. The court imposed a suspended sentence and financial compensation.
Published: 3/18/2025
Drunk Passenger Attacks Taxi Driver in Newcastle’s Bigg Market
A Newcastle cab driver suffered an unprovoked attack by an intoxicated passenger, leaving him injured and fearful to work. The attacker has now been sentenced.
Published: 3/17/2025
Newcastle Taxis: New Rules for Safety and Identification
Newcastle’s taxi regulations require black cabs to meet new safety standards and be easily identifiable by November 2024.
Published: 11/1/2024
