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• LONDON ASSEMBLY AND GMB UNION RAISE URGENT SAFETY AND JOB CONCERNS OVER UBER ROBOTAXI TRIAL

  While the initial phase will feature a licensed private hire driver behind the wheel rather than full automation, the decision has drawn swift criticism and caution from officials and unions alike.

• TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL: STILL TIME TO HAVE SAY ON TAXI POLICY REVIEW

  The public consultation closes at midday on Friday, August 7, with the council urging anyone with an interest in the future of taxi and private hire services in the district to take part before the deadline.

• WAYVE AND UBER MOVE A STEP CLOSER TO AUTONOMOUS RIDES IN LONDON AS TFL GRANTS PHV LICENCES

  The decision marks a major milestone for ride-hailing giant Uber and British artificial intelligence firm Wayve, making London the first city in the world to deploy Wayve’s commercial autonomous technology.

• MAN ARRESTED AFTER PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE CRASHES INTO TOXTETH HOUSE

  Emergency services were called to Asbridge Street at around 6.45am on Tuesday, 4 August, after a silver Toyota Corolla PHV collided with the property, causing visible damage to the vehicle.

• BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL FACES LEGAL BATTLE OVER REVISED TAXI LICENSING POLICY

  The council has confirmed it has received a claim for a judicial review regarding "certain aspects" of its updated Hackney Carriage and PH Licensing Policy, which was originally approved on 19 March

• SLEAFORD TAXI DRIVER HANDED SIX MONTH BAN AND HAS TO PAY £2,500 FOR OPERATING UNLICENSED CAB

  Mohammad Karim, 27, was sentenced in his absence at Boston Magistrates' Court after failing to attend due to illness.

• MID SUSSEX MOVES TO EXTEND AGE LIMITS FOR ELECTRIC TAXIS TO SUPPORT DRIVERS

  Under the proposal, which will now go to full council for final approval, the current ten-year age limit on licensed vehicles will be increased to 15 years exclusively for electric models.

• PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER ISSUES SAFETY WARNING FOLLOWING ORDEAL NEAR LITTLEBOROUGH STATION

  The driver was parked on a nearby street waiting for his next booking after completing an Uber journey when an unknown man approached his car.

• SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DRIVER DENIED PH LICENCE FOLLOWING HIDDEN INJURY CONVICTION

  In meeting minutes detailing the refusal, the panel concluded that "on the balance of probabilities" the unnamed applicant was "not a fit and proper person to hold a private hire driver licence."

• CABBIES FURIOUS AS CORNWALL COUNCIL SAFETY CHECKS THREATEN BUSIEST WEEK AT BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL

  Local firms argue that the timing of the enforcement undermines their livelihoods during the most profitable period of the year.

• LONDON TAXPAYERS LEFT WITH £76M BILL AS TFL LICENSING DELAYS HIT DRIVERS

  Almost 18,000 drivers have received payouts between £300 and £500 under a Goodwill Payment Scheme, which was introduced to support those whose livelihoods were disrupted.

• UNION MOTOR COMPANY MARKS 30 YEARS SUPPORTING SCOTTISH TAXI TRADE WITH SPECIAL GIVE AWAY

  Now part of Vertu Motors following its acquisition last summer, the business continues to provide servicing, parts and specialist support tailored to professional drivers who own and run LEVC Hackney carriages

• THREE CABBIES FINED AFTER BEING CAUGHT IN ILLEGAL TRAFFORD PICK-UP CRACKDOWN

  The drivers accepted unbooked fares from undercover licensing officers - violating strict regulations that stipulate only hackneys licensed within Trafford can be hailed directly in the borough.

• RIBBLE VALLEY TAXI SPOT CHECKS CONFIRM EIGHT OUT OF TEN VEHICLES WERE SAFE

  The unannounced inspections were carried out to ensure licensed cabs continue to meet strict safety and reliability standards for local passengers.

• CALLS FOR ACTION OVER TAXIS ILLEGALLY PARKING AT ST ALBANS CITY STATION

  Despite clear signage prohibiting taxis, local cabbies continue to block the area near the Platform 4 entrance, creating severe congestion for pedestrians and other motorists, especially during evening hours.

• SHEFFIELD ROADWORKS TRIGGER CHAOS FOR TAXI DRIVERS AND HOSPITAL PATIENTS

  Ongoing works on major routes - including Tenter Street, Furnival Road, Clarkehouse Road, and Granville Road - are causing extensive delays, particularly during rush hour traffic.

• BLACKPOOL TAXI FARES SET TO RISE AS COUNCILLORS APPROVE PRICE HIKE TO EASE COST PRESSURES

  Starting fares across all tariffs will increase by 30p - with tariff one rising from £2.60 to £2.90 - representing an average fare increase of around 4.28%, whilst tariff two will see a 10% rise.

• LANARKSHIRE THUG FACES JAIL AFTER SMASHING TAXI DRIVERS FACE WITH ROAD SIGN OVER UNPAID FARE

  Scot McCluskey, 37, pleaded guilty at Hamilton Sheriff Court to assaulting the cabbie to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

• COURT OF APPEAL INCREASES SENTENCE FOR SNAPCHAT DRIVER WHO KILLED CABBIE IN 100MPH CRASH

  Liberty Mitchell, who had passed her driving test just three weeks prior to the December 2022 crash, was originally sentenced to six years and eight months at Gloucester Crown Court.

• SURGE IN OXFORDSHIRE TAXI COMPLAINTS AS REPORTS HIT RECORD HIGH

  An investigation has revealed a dramatic rise in complaints against cabbies across Oxfordshire, with local councils logging 714 reports over 2025/26 - a significant leap from 601 the previous year