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• KNIFE CARRYING NOTTINGHAM DRUG DEALER JAILED FOR OVER SIX YEARS AFTER INCIDENT IN PHV

  Tekla Adofo, 36, first came to the attention of the police on January 28 after a private hire driver realised his passenger was carrying a blade during a fare.

• NORTHANTS TAXI AND PH MANAGERS CONQUER WILDERNESS CHALLENGE TO RAISE £3,200 FOR CANCER CHARITY

  Jodie Wright, Site Manager for Take Me Wellingborough, teamed up with Gareth Footbatten, Take Me Area Manager for Northants, alongside other company managers to complete Challenge the Wild.

• CARLISLE TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS SOUND ALARM OVER FALLING STANDARDS AND LOW PAY

  Taxi and private hire drivers gathered at a city centre meeting in Carlisle on Monday, 14 September, to voice serious concerns about how the local trade is being managed across the Cumberland Council area.

• HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED UPDATED TAXI LICENSING POLICY

  The proposed changes seek to align our policy with updated national guidance and best practice, as well as improve consistency with neighbouring authorities.

• BRIGHTON & HOVE TAXI FARES SET FOR A HIKE TO TACKLE SOARING COSTS

  A report going to Brighton and Hove City Council's cabinet highlights industry worries over surging fuel prices, steeper insurance premiums, and the expense of meeting the local regulations in the "blue book".

• WELL DONE TO HARRISONS TAXIS, MARKET HARBOROUGH, FOR WINNING REGIONAL AWARD

  Harrisons Taxis, operating across West Northamptonshire and the surrounding area, was named Taxi Business of the Year for the East Midlands following a public vote in the My Local Awards programme.

• ROTHER TAXI FARES SET TO RISE AFTER COUNCIL APPROVAL

  Council officers noted that these modifications, combined with a rise in the additional passenger charge from 30p to 40p and the dog transport fee from 20p to 30p per animal, represent a ten per cent increase in overall

• 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.

• CAMBRIDGE TAXI COLLISION LEADS TO DISMISSAL OF DRUNK POLICE OFFICER IN UNMARKED CAR

  PC Joseph Passby had consumed alcohol prior to his shift and was on duty around 9am on 15 June 2026, when the collision with the taxi occurred.

• 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.