Ipswich Borough Council confirmed the immediate suspension of the driver’s licence on December 23, citing a failure to meet the strict safety requirements set out in the "Taxi and Private Hire Policy."

In a bid to bolster the local economy and improve transport accessibility, Lancaster City Council has announced a series of fully funded training courses for aspiring taxi drivers.

A joint enforcement operation in Hyndburn has resulted in four taxis being immediately removed from service after failing critical safety and emissions inspections.

Monmouthshire's only Trustpilot excellent rated taxi driver has been prosecuted over a roof sign that the council's principal licencing officer allegedly approved five times.

Veteran hackney driver Ricky Dunkley told PHTM: "We’ve just learned that the first 20 drivers have now taken the test — and every single one of them has failed.

St Helens enforcement officers working with local police officers recently carried out a stop-and-check operation on taxi and private hire vehicles in St Helens town centre.