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.

Under the new rules, any new application for a hackney carriage licence must be for a vehicle that is either wheelchair-accessible, zero-emission, or a hybrid.

Transport for London (TfL), working in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), is trialling a new type of radar?based speed camera at up to 10 sites across the capital.

Walter Burke, 63, was found guilty of causing death by careless driving following a trial that featured a dramatic courtroom demonstration of his failure to react.

Transport for London has confirmed a wave of price increases that will force taxi and private hire drivers to pay significantly more for their licences and tests.