Eight firms apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences
Hong Kong's Transport Department received eight ride-hailing licence applications by noon on 30 October.
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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.
Seoul's night taxi fare already includes the surcharge
A regular Seoul taxi starts at 4,800 won for 1.6km. Night rates already include the late surcharge.
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.
Rome taxis protest fuel costs and ask to meet Salvini
About 300 drivers gathered at Porta Pia on Monday. No services stopped, and the unions asked to meet Salvini.
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.
Dubai closes airport tunnel and lanes for taxi tests
Three Emirates Road lanes and the Al Maktoum airport tunnel close daily from 9am to 4pm, from 26 to 31 October.
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.
Lapu-Lapu cabbie breaks free after a knife threat
A 32-year-old passenger was arrested near Ibo barangay hall after an alleged knife threat to a taxi driver.
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.
TRIPO offers southern Luxembourg drivers a €200 flat fee
The founder says 13 drivers were registered in early October, with a €200 monthly option and no ride commission.
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.