Council officers described the proposed rise in a report as "reasonable", explaining it reflects the growing financial pressures and rising costs faced by drivers since fares were adjusted in Oct 2022.

Working alongside Kirklees Council Taxi Licensing near New College, police launched the proactive clampdown to target illegal driving and ensure vehicles on the road were complying with regulations.

Announced at the Farnborough Air Show, the agreement will allow airline customers to book a flight on Joby's electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft (eVTOL) directly through the Virgin Atlantic app or website.

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The sweep, which ran from 4pm on July 18 to 2am the following morning, focused on ensuring passenger vehicles were safe, roadworthy, and operating legally.

On Tuesday, 14 July, traffic officers set up on Avenue Road, Nuneaton, alongside council colleagues to target defective taxis and general traffic offences — with encouraging results.

Adrian Erive Santos, 45, from Ramsey, appeared at Douglas Courthouse on Tuesday morning, 21 July, following allegations stemming from an incident on June 27.

Officers investigating the assault of a taxi driver outside Farnham railway station in May have released this image in connection with the offence.