An arrest has been made as police investigate an assault.
The Lancashire Telegraph reports that British Transport Police officers attended an address in Bacup and arrested a 19-year-old man.
He was wanted in connection to criminal damage to a taxi and an assault on the driver.
The teen admitted to the assault in an interview and he liaised with the victim.
He will be given a conditional caution.
“Officers from Lancaster attended an address in Bacup and arrested a 19-year-old male who was wanted for criminal damage to a taxi and an assault on the driver.
“Following a full admission in interview, and after liaising with the victim, he will be given a conditional caution.”
Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24293353.bacup-taxi-driver-assaulted-vehicle-damaged/
A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more than £250m.
According to the Independent, a group action claim has been filed in the High Court over Uber’s operations in the capital between May 2012 and March 2018.
The cab drivers claim that Uber misled Transport for London (TfL) over how it operated its ride-booking system and therefore breached private hire licensing rules.
They allege that the company allowed its drivers to accept bookings directly from customers, rather than going through a central system like minicab services.
The legal claim says that this booking system was “unlawful” because it did not comply with private hire rules, and that Uber deliberately misled TfL about how the system worked in order to get its licence.
The cab drivers say that during this time they suffered losses as a result of having fewer customers or having to work longer hours to compete with the popular app.
RGL Management has filed the group action, known as BULiT21, on behalf of the London cabbies, who are being instructed by solicitors at law firm Mishcon de Reya.
"Uber has consistently failed to comply with the law that applies to private hire vehicles in London" said Richard Leedham, partner and head of commercial disputes at Mishcon de Reya.
It is anticipating that the total claim value could be more than £250m, with each cab driver’s claim worth up to £25,000.
A spokesman for Uber said: “These old claims are completely unfounded.
“Uber operates lawfully in London, is fully licensed by TfL, and is proud to serve millions of passengers and drivers across the capital.”
It is understood there has been no communication between Uber and RGL Management since the claims were first raised in 2019.
RGL Management said it thinks up to 30,000 cab drivers who operate in London could be eligible to join the group and make a claim against Uber.
It is appealing for more drivers to join the action in the coming weeks.
Michael Green, the director of RGL Management, said: “RGL is pleased to file this claim form today on behalf of over 10,500 London cabbies, a major legal milestone in holding Uber to account for its failure to comply with the relevant legislation in the UK’s capital.
“There are still thousands of cabbies eligible to join who have not yet done so. A cut-off date is fast approaching.
“RGL, therefore, urges drivers to register with the BULiT21 legal action as soon as possible to join with thousands of fellow cabbies in the pursuit of losses suffered at the hands of Uber.”
Garry White, a black cab driver for 36 years, said the claim seeks “justice and fair compensation” on behalf of London drivers.
“Uber seems to believe it is above the law and cabbies across London have suffered loss of earnings because of it,” he said.
Uber has previously faced issues over its licence to operate private hire vehicles in London.
TfL refused to renew the company's licence in 2017, saying it showed "a lack of corporate responsibility" with "public safety and security implications".
At the time, Uber's chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi apologised for past mistakes and said the firm would dispute the decision.
It was then denied a licence by TfL in 2019, over concerns that passenger safety had been breached and there were issues around transparency.
But it was allowed to continue operating and then in 2022, it was granted a two-and-a-half-year licence in London.
A collective of Sheffield taxi drivers has launched a new wheelchair-friendly cab service following horror stories of disabled customers waiting hours for rides.
A. Hammed, the manager of the new, accessible taxi company, told The Star: “This is important to me. One time I picked this elderly lady up and she had been waiting for three hours in the hospital and she was basically crying.
“People were putting them behind. It is not fair that they waited two, three hours for a taxi because they are disabled.”
Mr Hammed said it had become a more common issue amongst Sheffield’s drivers as taxi companies prioritise higher numbers of jobs.
He added that there were also limited numbers of local drivers who had vehicles suitable for wheelchair users.
As a result, Mr Hammed and some other local drivers created Time Travels.
The new firm offers its services to everyone across South Yorkshire, including airport transfers as far as Heathrow - however, there is a special emphasis on being available and accessible for passengers who have disabilities.
Mr Hammed, who has been a taxi driver for 15 years, continued: “A few drivers have got together and set up Time Travels, which specialises in wheelchair passengers.
"In Sheffield, there was nothing that catered for disabled people. There are none of those problems now because we are here.”
All Time Travels drivers are licensed in Sheffield, meaning they must pass extensive DBS and knowledge tests in order to gain a licence from Sheffield City Council.
Police have released CCTV after a taxi driver was seriously assaulted.
CoventryLive reports that shortly after 9.30pm on Monday April 29, the cabbie picked up a man at Coventry train station, before driving on towards Bennetts Road South.
Just before the end of the journey, the man attacked the driver, hitting him in the back and chest a number of times and demanding money.
The driver managed to escape, though he was left with arm and chest injuries, and the man who attacked him fled the scene, police said.
Police say they are looking to speak to the man in the CCTV image as they believe he may have information which could help with their enquiries.
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Coventry Police on 101 or on LiveChat, quoting crime number 20/446120/24.
Wyre Forest District Council is contemplating introducing mandatory safeguarding awareness training for all taxi and private hire drivers.
According to The Shuttle, the council is consulting on the plans after a review of the existing Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy that currently only requires drivers applying for a licence for the first time to complete such training.
These changes have been considered alongside additional consultation on the DfTs Statutory Guidance on Taxi and Private Hire Standards.
The council is calling on various stakeholders, including users of taxis and private hire vehicles, to offer their views on this notion.
They are also looking for feedback from groups involved in the night-time economy.
Councillor Tracey Onslow, the council's cabinet member for culture, leisure, arts and community safety, said: "We introduced training for all new licenced drivers so they would be able to follow safeguarding advice to help identify issues such as the sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable individuals, helping them to know how to deal with these issues and report any concerns.
"We are now considering bringing in the training for all licenced drivers, but we want to hear what all stakeholders think about the suggestion.
"If you use a taxi or private hire car please take a few minutes to fill in the survey."
Stakeholders can express their thoughts on an online survey available at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/consultations until 5pm on Tuesday, May 21.
The single zone could bring about a new 'knowledge test' covering the whole of North Northamptonshire if plans are approved.
Erewash Borough Council is looking to hike a wide range of fees applying to taxi and private hire drivers for the first time since 2019.
A taxi driver whose dangerous driving caused a pedestrian's death just sixteen minutes after he had been warned about his speed by the police was jailed for six years and ten months on 2 May.
North Yorkshire Police said a man ordered the taxi from Pickering to Scarborough, but when the taxi arrived at the seaside town, he ran away without paying.
A sign has appeared on Railway Approach this week reading: “No parking. A £100 penalty notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) may be issued to any vehicles parked in this area.”
The teen admitted to the assault in an interview and he liaised with the victim.
A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching booking rules in London, in a move which could cost the ride-hailing giant more than £250m.
Disabled passengers across Sheffield have told taxi drivers how they are made to wait a number of hours for rides.
Shortly after 9.30pm on April 29, the cabbie picked up a man at Coventry train station, before driving on towards Bennetts Road South.
Wyre Forest DC is consulting on the plans after a review of the existing licensing policy that currently only requires drivers applying for a first licence to complete such training.