The government is considering making CCTV mandatory in taxis as part of new national licensing standards, Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has told MPs.

Police Scotland confirmed they are treating the incident, which occurred on Stronend Street around 2:35 pm, as "wilful." 

The decisions have placed the city’s “fit and proper person” standard under the spotlight as councillors weighed past criminal behaviour against professional misconduct.

Sarbjit Gill, 58, was picking up two students near Derby Road one evening in April when a Lime bike ploughed into the side of his vehicle.

Drivers reported being targeted with bricks and other missiles, with some describing harrowing accounts of windscreens being shattered while they were behind the wheel.

James Smith, 41, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing following the violent confrontation on Hutcheon Street on August 5 last year.

David Harrison, of Bilston, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court in connection with the death of "39-year-old taxi driver, Harun Khan almost 18 years ago."

Less than half a year after its acquisition by a heavyweight investment consortium, taxi app Gett is in advanced negotiations to offload its UK operations to a local competitor for c. $50m.