It has been reported that Mayor Andy Burnham is confident that Wolverhampton plated PHVs will be banned from Greater Manchester.
However when questioned by a caller on a BBC Manchester radio show if the rumours were true he replied: “It’s not true, I’m afraid. I wish it was true.
“We want the law to be changed as quickly as possible to stop out-of-area working. We do not have that power at the moment
“We are hoping we will get [the power] in the English Devolution Bill. I am confident it’s coming, the ban on out-of-area working."
Before the election, the mayor said he had ‘a firm commitment’ from then shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh ‘that out of area working will be stopped under a Labour government.’
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David Lawrie, Director of NPHTA - the National Private Hire and Taxi Association said: “ Whilst action does need to be taken, it is clear that the way in which it is being suggested is simply inaccurate, and cannot happen, since "out of town" means licensed outside of the individual council concerned, which in this case means Manchester City council.
“ It is not possible to ‘ban all those not licensed by Greater Manchester from entering the area, since firstly there is no such thing as a GM licence, and secondly, it is perfectly legitimate and legal for a pre-booked job to be carried out.
“For action to be taken against this practice of predominantly working out of area, it simply must be done the right way if it is to succeed!”
Ian Wigley, a 36-year veteran of the taxi trade, estimates that his repair costs have soared by 30% in the past two years due to the abundance of potholes.
gar Ali, who suffered life-changing injuries in the collision, expressed his belief that a prison sentence would have a detrimental impact on 20-year-old Max Street.
Fiaz Hussain, 60, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving following the incident on Barkerend Road in June 2022.
Rashpal Channa, 45, claimed he couldn't complete the drug test due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and couldn't provide a blood sample due to a needle phobia.
Derbyshire Police responded to a report of a taxi driver being threatened in Hartington Street, off Normanton Road, on Monday, 28 October, at 12:20am.
The new fare structure, which will primarily affect festive rates, will be shared with taxi operators and trade organisations.
The initiative, which runs from 9:30am to 1:30pm every Wednesday in November and December, aims to help elderly residents stay mobile and connected during the winter months.
The incident occurred around 1:17 am on 4 October, when the driver picked up four passengers - three men and a woman - from Guy's Thatched Hamlet pub.
New taxi and private hire licensing policy being considered by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council includes a timescale for a transition to zero-emission vehicles over the next ten years.
Essex police are investigating an assault which has left a taxi driver with a serious head injury in Colchester.
A joint operation by South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire Constabulary has revealed widespread safety concerns among local taxi drivers.
Taranjit Singh, 49, from Gloucester, was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Gloucester Crown Court on July 30.
The St Albans City & District Council’s licensing and regulatory committee approved a series of fee changes on 22 October, which will come into effect on 1 November.
Kevin Turner was caught in an undercover sting operation after West Norfolk Council had been tipped off that he was operating an unlicensed service.
Taxi drivers in Dorset are seeking a fare increase to combat rising costs. The proposed changes would affect fares outside of Weymouth and Portland.
Radio Carlisle Taxis has made a significant donation to a local food bank, providing much-needed support to the community.
Two drivers have been spared jail after causing a fatal crash that killed a 70-year-old woman in Manchester.
Taxi drivers in Argyll and Bute are being asked to give their views on potential fare increases, as the local council is set to review its current pricing structure.