Officials working hard to start licence suspension powers
Officials are working to commence powers to suspend any licence used in an area for immediate safety concerns.
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First 50 cabbies get free fish and chips on Tuesdays
The first 50 cabbies get free fish and chips at North Audley Street on 3, 10, 17 and 24 November.
Wirral cabbie named North West Taxi Hero
Alan Gilfoyle is Acorn's North West winner after 13 years collecting Christmas presents for local children.
Black cab Uber claims were out of time by February 2018
The Commercial Court finds the drivers could have pleaded the alleged fraud by February 2018.
Writ asks Kirkcaldy court to quash Uber's Fife licence
A writ served on 20 October asks Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court to quash the Rosyth booking-office licence.
South Cambs consults on keeping yellow taxi door signs
Comments close at 11.59pm on 29 November. Half-moon signs would stay; operator signs could come off.
Les Amis turns to Ryde for wheelchair taxis in Jersey
Les Amis stopped using two wheelchair vehicles and faced a six-month wait. Ryde is offering discounted rates.
Taxis and minicabs lose nearly 1km of Oxford Street
Taxis and private hire vehicles cannot enter Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
Taxi driver banned after 91mph on the A55 at Gaerwen
Irshad Ahmed, 76, of Stockport, was banned for six months after 91mph on the A55 at Gaerwen.
First January taxi tax payment can be 150% of the bill
HMRC's example puts £4,500 due on 31 January 2025 when a first-time Self Assessment bill is £3,000.
Cumberland had 445 hackneys and 307 minicabs
DfT figures for 1 April 2026 show 35 more hackneys than in 2024, and 13 fewer private hire vehicles.
Highland motion would remove five from some committees
A motion to remove five councillors from committees is item 3 on 29 October, with the debate on 10 December.
Taxi and minicab drivers come third for a thank-you
Taxi and minicab drivers came third in a forum count of who gets thanked, on employed pay of about £27,000.
Isle of Wight consults on a hackney fuel surcharge of up to £5
A Tariff 1 fuel surcharge is out for consultation until 8 November, and could start on 1 December.
Kirkcaldy jury clears taxi robbery and convicts on the card
Amanda McKenna was cleared of the robbery. Three months for the card were already served on a tag.
Fareham takes no action over sexual contact with a passenger
Fareham's panel took no action against a private hire driver whose Havant licence was revoked over sexual contact.
Glasgow refuses Craigpark taxi renewal after abusive messages
Glasgow refused Craigpark Taxi Service's licence renewal after police described abusive messages.
Gibraltar may suspend taxi licences if service problems continue
Gibraltar may suspend taxi licences if problems continue, after last weekend's taxi phone lines went unanswered.
Billingham taxi driver threatened at knifepoint for his keys
Three men demanded a Billingham driver's keys at knifepoint on Thursday. He ran, and Cleveland Police want witnesses.
TfL consults on four options for London taxi fares
Four options are based on a 7.07 per cent Cost Index. The minimum fare could stay at £4.40 or rise by 20p or 40p.
East Kilbride taxi fares rise on 5 November
The first 880 yards rises by 30p to £4.30. South Lanarkshire Council puts an average two-mile hire at £7.50.
Taxi licence suspended after erratic driving on the M62
A white Toyota private hire vehicle was stopped on the M62 for erratic driving. The taxi licence was suspended.