Plans to increase taxi fares in Blaenau Gwent have stalled after only three out of 118 licensed drivers responded to a public consultation.

The passenger's partner shared details on social media - the post stated the driver made the comments during a journey home, leaving the lone woman "terrified" and "scared for her life".

In June, the council agreed to raise fares after a request from the Worcester Taxi Association, however, a subsequent survey of association members revealed a distinct lack of support for the hike.

Among the central proposals is a new taxi licensing policy that would set one framework for driver conduct, vehicle standards, safeguarding and operator responsibilit

Tremaine Jackson, 21, was picked up by the cab in Leeds city centre from the Hampton Hotel at 3.31am on June 5, 2026, after having been freed from custody just the day before.

The terrifying collision happened on Station Road around 9am on September 7, leaving the front of the vehicle completely destroyed with a passenger sitting in the back seat.

Cardiff Crown Court heard that Cameron Bennett, 22, boarded the vehicle in the Ely area of the city on Sunday, February 15, holding the weapon in his hand.

New right to work requirements for PH drivers will come into force on 1 Oct 26, placing a statutory duty on operators to verify a driver’s immigration status before allowing them to work.