ondon Assembly Members have launched an investigation into the capital's readiness for "robotaxis" after taking a 15-minute test drive in a self-driving cab in Islington.

The crackdown comes after growing concerns over "vehicle and driver non-compliance" with both national and local regulations.

Shocking new data obtained through a Freedom of Information request has revealed that 35 sexual offences were reported against taxi or private hire drivers in Dorset between 2022 and 2025.

Running until 9 September 2026, the joint initiative by DfT and Centre for Connected and AVs invites input from the public, industry experts, road safety and accessibility groups and councils.

Shahid Adnan, 43, used his business, Study Sharp Ltd, to sit exams and submit coursework on behalf of students across approximately ten UK universities.

The Boston Hackney Carriage Association (BHCA) proposed the increases to combat rising fuel, staff, and insurance costs, noting that maximum fares have not changed since August 2022.

The controversy began when local resident Andrew Matthews shared a screenshot on X from a government procurement tracking website.

The proposed change would see fares increase by roughly 10% compared to current rates. This move follows a previous endorsement by the council’s licensing and general purposes committee in May.