The revelations emerged during a recent London Assembly meeting, raising serious doubts about whether the automated technology is truly ready for the capital's complex streets.

The bridge has reportedly become a hotspot for private hire vehicles stopping to collect passengers, particularly late-night crowds leaving the nearby Charters Bar.

Brighton and Hove City Council has backed down and agreed to reinstate regular licensing updates following fierce complaints from opposition councillors who claimed they were being kept completely in the dark.

Local cabbies claim that the city's streets have become too difficult to navigate, causing both shoppers and companies to abandon the area in favour of online shopping or neighbouring cities.

Amber Valley Borough Council has recently relocated its hackney carriage and private hire vehicle testing centre to a garage in Sheffield, around 25 miles outside the licensing area

The operation saw Licensing, Community Protection, Wolverhampton Police and Walsall Council’s MOT testing team inspect 12 licensed vehicles during an evening enforcement exercise.

The acquisition represents a significant milestone for both companies and marks the latest stage in Express Taxis' continued expansion across the county.

While a recent 12-week public consultation revealed cabbies are divided on if CCTV should be legally required, there is overwhelming consensus that the cameras keeps everyone secure.