GMB Union’s London Region is exploring a potential legal claim against TfL, citing the financial impact of TfL’s licencing delays on dozens of its members.
The union previously criticised TfL’s licensing system as ‘not fit for purpose’.
The delays in processing licence renewal requests caused significant financial hardship for many drivers as they were left unable to work – in some cases for months at a time.
As a result, GMB is examining the viability of bringing a claim for loss of earnings.
Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Organiser, said: “We understand the severe impact that TfL’s licensing delays have had on our members’ livelihoods.
“TfL has previously acknowledged that some drivers were impacted by system issues.
“However, this public acknowledgement does not address the financial stress they have suffered.
“GMB is committed to exploring every avenue to seek redress for those who have been unfairly affected.”
West Midlands Police reported that the vehicle was stolen by Alfie Mooney, 19, on Bromford Lane, Hodge Hill, shortly after 2am.
Mohammed Sohail Akram pleaded guilty at Burnley Magistrates’ Court to the offence.
A Pembrokeshire taxi driver has spoken of enduring nightmares and profound family fears after being robbed at knifepoint and pricked with a needle by a couple in Milford Haven last October.
This figure marks a significant increase compared to the 11 revocations made in the same period last year.
The long-running Edinburgh Taxi Outing made its way through the city centre on Tuesday morning 10 June, as drivers donned their cabs with colourful balloons.
This comes after the UK government fast-tracked plans for fully AV pilots, allowing companies to operate small-scale taxi or "bus-like" services without a safety driver for the first time in Europe.
As part of National Licensing Week 2025, ten licensed taxis in South Ribble underwent inspections by local police and South Ribble BC aiming to ensure compliance with taxi licensing laws.
A simmering dispute over illegal parking near a Worcester taxi rank has boiled over, with a cycling group calling it a "massive problem" and a councillor labelling it an "anti-taxi campaign."
Pendle’s Taxi Licensing Policy has been updated to improve safety standards in vehicles and Pendle Borough Council wants your views on the proposed changes.
Police officers are appealing for help to identify three men they believe may have information regarding an incident in which a taxi driver was threatened.
Worcester City Council has revoked the licences of ten taxi drivers over the past three years, signalling a firm stance on maintaining high standards and enforcing regulations within the city's taxi services.
A multi-agency enforcement operation in Warrington town centre on Saturday evening, June 7, led to the suspension of one taxi driver and the delayed suspension of two others.
An Uber driver was the victim of a violent and unprovoked assault by two male passengers during a journey in Derker, Oldham.
This fast-tracked initiative underscores the Government's ambition for the UK to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology.
At a meeting of the council’s licensing committee, members voted in favour of removing the long-standing policy that restricted vehicles from being licensed beyond ten years.
Hannah Burgess, 27, recently shared an online video in which a driver initially declined to transport her golden retriever, Morris, before eventually relenting.
The proposed hike, intended to cover mounting compliance and administration costs, will be decided by the council's regulatory committee on Wednesday, June 11.
A taxi driver was reportedly assaulted in the quiet Essex village of Mistley in the early hours of Sunday, June 8, after a passenger fled his vehicle without paying.
The decision was made at a taxi licensing meeting in May, scrapping the £29.90 test component for hackney carriage and private hire licence applicants.
The last tariff increase in Exeter was in 2022 and a consultation is taking place and members of the public can make comments right up until 13 July.