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• TORBAY TAXI DRIVER LOSES LICENCE AFTER HARASSMENT CONVICTIONS

  The unnamed driver's licence was revoked following his conviction for two offences of harassment without violence.

• BOURNEMOUTH TAXI DRIVERS DEMAND MANDATORY CCTV FOR SAFETY

  Despite strong calls from the local taxi industry, the council currently has "no plans" to implement such a policy, citing insufficient evidence of need.

• HUDDERSFIELD DIVIDED OVER KIRKLEES COUNCIL ALLOWING SUVS TO BE USED AS TAXIS

  The potential policy change has sparked debate, with concerns about practicality and environmental impact clashing with calls for broader vehicle options and accessibility.

• BLIND MANCHESTER WOMAN FEELS UNWANTED AS PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS REFUSE HER GUIDE DOG

  Jennie Harrison, 35, regularly faces last-second cancellations or outright refusals from drivers once they spot her guide dog, despite it being against the law.

• TELFORD COUNCILLOR RAISES ALARM TAXI DRIVERS FALLING ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL

  Labour Cllr Corrine Chikandamina, who estimates she takes taxis 1,500 times a year, brought the alarming issue to a meeting of the Regulatory Committee on Thursday, June 26.

• HYNDBURN BC SEEKS VIEWS ON PLANS TO OUTSOURCE COMPLIANCE / MOT TESTING OF TAXIS AND PHVS

  The test covers all MOT items, plus the council’s supplementary testing items. Upon passing the test, a Certificate of Compliance is issued.