Victor Popa, 35, lured the intoxicated teenager into his car in January 2023 by offering her a lift home, only to carry out a "predatory and deeply distressing" attack.

Rapaid, a charity founded in Swindon to combat knife crime, is providing the high-pressure bandages to help drivers provide "immediate help that could save lives" before paramedics arrive.

Jason Edgar, 40, summoned the PHV to Riverside Road in Huntingdon just after midnight on November 28, but the journey quickly turned into a life-threatening ordeal for the driver.

Barnsley taxi drivers are pushing back against plans to raise licensing fees, warning that the extra costs come at a time when many are already struggling to make ends meet.

Following a recent review, officials discovered a 28% shortfall in licensing income, a discrepancy blamed on the chaotic state of the council’s accounts following a 2021 cyberattack.

Following their acquisition last month by the Cardiff-based Veezu Group, the historic Avenue Taxis and fellow operator CabsSmart are rebranding to create a powerhouse regional service.

Brian Clare pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault at Warrington Magistrates Court following the incident, which began when he asked the driver where he was from.

The operation, which took place on Saturday, March 14, targeted unlicensed drivers and dangerous vehicles in Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble.