IfDT publishes 65 open questions on what driverless vehicles will mean for the UK, from jobs and productivity to society and security

Ministers have confirmed that the programme is continuing and remains aligned with the wider plans to shift power out of Westminster and back to local communities, including those announced at the Budget.

Torbay Council's regulatory sub-committee considered four complaints received between December 2025 and August 2026, involving inappropriate comments, poor customer service and aggressive behaviour.

A private hire operator responsible for a large number of vehicles has had both his operator licences revoked by Bolton Council after failing to declare a criminal conviction.

East Renfrewshire Licensed Drivers’ Association has received a reply from the council following its press release highlighting the problem of unauthorised vehicles parking on taxi stances.

The review aims to improve passenger and driver safety by bringing local rules into line with current legislation, national guidance and industry best practice, using advice from the DfT and the IoL.

Figures show that hackney carriages increased from 226 to 367, while private hire vehicles grew from 100 to 265 by 2025/26. 

Under the proposals, the starting charge on every tariff will increase by approximately 10 per cent, whilst per-mile and waiting charges will remain unchanged.