The council had voted in June to block the fare rise, despite earlier proposals to increase the initial charge of a journey from £4.00 to £4.50 and the cost per additional 130 yards from 20p to 25p.

Until now, cabbies were only required to pass a test when first applying for a licence. The updated policy, which comes into force on 1 January 2026, means drivers will need to complete the test at every other licence re

Former Birmingham cabbie, Peter King, 72, has been convicted of 15 sex offences after preying on and grooming three girls as young as six in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Tariq Mahmood, of Blackburn, came face-to-face with his victim on a double-parked street in Darwen with neither driver willing to give way, leading to a tense stand-off.

Councillors in North East Lincolnshire have approved significant changes to local taxi licensing, including a slight increase in tariff rates and a doubling of the fee for passengers who soil a vehicle.

On Monday, October 27, Victor Whitham pleaded guilty to operating a private hire vehicle without a private hire operator's licence.

If implemented, the increase would be the first fare rise in three years and would see Exeter's rates become the most expensive in Devon.

The move signals potential tough competition for human drivers who have historically formed the backbone of the ride-hailing giant.