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• GREATER MANCHESTER LAUNCHES £2M FUND TO HELP PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS UPGRADE VEHICLES

  The scheme provides practical financial support to help local drivers transition to cleaner cars, while leaders simultaneously press the Government for legislative change on out-of-area licensing.

• SPALDING TAXI WORKERS WARN OF TOWN TRAFFIC 'CARNAGE' AMID ROADWORKS

  Chris Pearson, a passenger assistant for Spalding Smart Cabs, said that traffic in the area had become "a nightmare" for local transport providers trying to get around.

• LONDON'S ICONIC BLACK CABS FACE SHORTAGE CRISIS AS PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES SURGE

  Hundreds of black cab drivers could lose their jobs because it has become so difficult to obtain a new vehicle after their current one reaches its 12-year expiry date and must be replaced under TfL regulations.

• GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS PLANS FOR TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE BILL

  The Government has reaffirmed its intention to introduce a draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) Bill, with improved accessibility for disabled passengers identified as a key objective.

• CORBY CABBIES RAISE CONCERNS OVER AREA WIDE KNOWLEDGE TESTS IN TALKS WITH COUNCILLOR

  The meeting brought together the North Northants Hackney Carriage Trade Alliance and local councillors, including regulatory services lead Cllr Kirk Harrison, to discuss the council's harmonised licensing policy.

• ACCRINGTON MAN JAILED FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS AFTER ATTACKING CABBIE WITH BEER BOTTLE

  Lucas Simpson ordered the cab to take him and his girlfriend from Blackburn to Darwen late in July 2024, at the destination, Simpson got out without paying the £40 fare.

• FEMALE COUNCILLORS DEMAND REVIEW OF HIGHLAND COUNCIL TAXI LICENSING AFTER RAPIST SCANDAL

  The move follows widespread public outrage after convicted rapist David Brown was allowed to keep his operator’s licence following a majority decision made behind closed doors.

• WOMAN HANDED COMMUNITY ORDER AFTER STEALING TEESIDE CABBIE'S PHONE AND WALLET

  Daniella Shellard approached the Royal Cars cabbie on June 16 near Newport Bridge while he was parked up and waiting for a customer to return.=

• THE WCHCD APPOINTS CHRIS HEARNDEN AS ITS NEW MASTER HACKNEY DRIVER

  Chris takes over the position from the outgoing Master, Leigh Dargan, whose year-long tenure in office has now come to an end. Leigh will however continue her service to the company in the role of Deputy Master.

• CHADS CARS DERBY REBRANDS AS STAR CARS PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CHADS CARS

  Operations Manager Martin Walker said: "Since Chads Cars was acquired by JEM Group in 2022, our strategy has been to grow the business and deliver better services and benefits for customers and drivers alike."

• COVENTRY DEVELOPER LAUNCHES NEW BOOKING SYSTEM TO SUPPORT CITYS BLACK CABS

  The system operates through WhatsApp and is intended to allow passengers to book directly with local black cab drivers.

• NEW HEALTHCARE SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT BRITAIN'S TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS

  The latest National Taxi & PH Driver Survey found over a third of drivers reported their job negatively affects physical wellbeing, while over a quarter reported a negative impact on mental health.

• REMEMBERING JOHN MATKIN: A VETERAN OF OUR INDUSTRY

  John Matkin was a true pioneer of Derby’s taxi industry and the founder of the business that became Chads Cars.

• ROCHFORD TAXI FARES TO RISE AS COUNCILLORS CLASH OVER IMPACT ON VULNERABLE RESIDENTS

  Under the new structure for journeys taken between 6am and 9pm from Monday to Saturday, the initial charge for the first 440 yards or first two minutes will jump from £4 to £4.50.

• ICONIC LONDON TAXI MAKER CUTS LOSSES BY OVER £100 MILLION DESPITE WORKFORCE REDUCTION

  This financial recovery occurred even as overall turnover dropped from £88.1m to £59.5m, driven by a strategy to control manufacturing costs, which fell by over 24% compared to previous year.

• CUMBERLAND TAXI FARES LOOK SET TO UNITE UNDER A UNIFORM TWO MILE TARIFF AT £7

  The upcoming change aims to replace the varied pricing structures left behind by the legacy councils of Allerdale, Carlisle, and Copeland, which were combined when the new authority formed on 1 April 2023.

• BLAENAU GWENT TAXI FARE RISE FROZEN AFTER SURPRISINGLY LOW DRIVER RESPONSE

  Plans to increase taxi fares in Blaenau Gwent have stalled after only three out of 118 licensed drivers responded to a public consultation.

• DEAN TAXIS DRIVER FIRED AFTER INAPPROPRIATE REMARKS TO WOMAN AND UNANNOUNCED HOME VISIT

  The passenger's partner shared details on social media - the post stated the driver made the comments during a journey home, leaving the lone woman "terrified" and "scared for her life".

• WORCESTER TAXI FARE RISE SCRAPPED AFTER U TURN

  In June, the council agreed to raise fares after a request from the Worcester Taxi Association, however, a subsequent survey of association members revealed a distinct lack of support for the hike.

• SOUTHEND PREPARES OVERHAUL OF TAXI STANDARDS AND LOCAL TRANSPORT POLICIES

  Among the central proposals is a new taxi licensing policy that would set one framework for driver conduct, vehicle standards, safeguarding and operator responsibilit